Posted 18 months ago
Volunteer Board Member
@ Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Barrie, ON · Bradford, ON · Collingwood, ON · Midland, ON · Orillia, ON
Responsibilities:
- Gouverner l'organisme avec le conseil
- Prendre des décisions en équipe
- Assister aux réunions du conseil et des comités
- Agir comme ambassadeur dans la communauté
Requirements summary:
- Appuyer la vision, le but et les valeurs
- Bonnes aptitudes en prise de décision
- Disponibilité pour 10 réunions par année
- 18 ans ou plus, résider ou travailler dans la région
- Vérifications de dossier exigées
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French, English |
| Licences & certifications | CHRP, CPA |
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Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
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Children Welfare & Mental Health Agency. Services: Child Protection & Mental Health, Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, etc.
Full company description
On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions became a union of the Simcoe Children's Aid Society and Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka. The agencies continue to provide culturally appropriate, efficient and effective services in the areas of child protection and children's mental health across the regions of Simcoe and Muskoka. Family Connexions believes that every child and youth thrives within a strong family and community. We promote, support and protect the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth. Our main areas of service are child protection and children's mental health. Child Protection is focused on improving the health, well-being, education and safety of children and youth. We are one of Ontario’s 44 Children’s Aid Societies and Family and Children’s Services that are mandated by the Ontario Government to protect children from harm. Children’s Mental Health provides assistance and support to children and youth experiencing mental health issues in the District of Muskoka. Children’s Mental Health Ontario reports that 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth has a mental health problem. Left untreated, mental health disorders can impact a child’s school performance, family and peer relationships.
- LinkedIn followers
- 775
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 125
- Reported office locations
- 60 Bell Farm Rd. Unit 7, Barrie, Ontario L4M 5G6, CA
- 49 Pine Street, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1K8, CA
- 94 Colborne St. W, Orillia, Ontario L3V 2Y9, CA
- 81 Main Street West, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1X1, CA
- Business categories
- Education
- Non Profit
- Social Impact
- Family
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
- Specialties
- Child Protection
- Children Mental Health
- Adoption
- Fostering
- Kinship
- Community
- Child Welfare
- Diversity
- Equity & Inclusion
- French Language Services
- Customary Care
- Truth & Reconciliation
- Families
- Wellness
- Partnerships
- Community Programs
- Fundraising
- Donations
- Volunteers
- Mental Health
- Youth in Transition
- Human Trafficking
- and Strong Families
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions became a union of the Simcoe Children's Aid Society and Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka. The agencies continue to provide culturally appropriate, efficient and effective services in the areas of child protection and children's mental health across the regions of Simcoe and Muskoka. Family Connexions believes that every child and youth thrives within a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organization Management |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Barrie, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1913 |
| Specialties | Child ProtectionChildren Mental HealthAdoptionFosteringKinshipCommunityChild WelfareDiversityEquity & InclusionFrench Language Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Volunteer Board Member
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) provides child welfare services across the region and children’s mental health services (in Muskoka). SMFC works collaboratively with communities to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children, youth, and families. We are currently seeking dynamic, dedicated volunteers to help govern our organization.
Board members are concerned community members who are:
- Supportive of the Agency’s Vision, Purpose and Values
- Team oriented with good decision-making skills
- Able to attend and participate in 10 Board meetings (6 virtual/Hybrid and 4 in-person), each year as well as committee meetings.
- Age 18 or over and live or work in Simcoe County or the District of Muskoka
We welcome applicants from equity-deserving communities. While we encourage all interested persons to apply, as a skills-based board, we are particularly interested in community members who have lived or professional experience in the following areas:
- Francophone, bilingual in French/English
- Indigenous heritage (knowledge & representation)
- Human Resource (CHRP)
- Finance (CPA)
- Fund Development Professional
**Confirmation of all prospective Directors shall be conditional on receipt and review of a broad sector record check & child welfare record check.
Board members gain an understanding of the issues facing child welfare, children’s mental health and the process of governance. They also help to raise the visibility of the Agency by communicating our purpose and serving as ambassadors within the community.
There are some restrictions in who can serve on the Board of Directors in order to prevent conflict of interest situations. Individuals cannot be an employee of the agency or immediately related to an employee or have a current connection to the agency (i.e. foster parent, client currently receiving services etc.). All applicants will be pre-screened and interviewed for the position. Board members are not paid, but are reimbursed for mileage and other approved expenses that they may incur in their work as a member of the board.
Membre du Conseil d’Administration bénévole
Connexions familiales de Simcoe Muskoka (CFSM) fournit des services de protection de l’enfance dans toute la région et des services de santé mentale pour enfants (à Muskoka). CFSM travaille en collaboration avec les communautés pour améliorer la sécurité et le bien-être des enfants, des jeunes et des familles. Nous recherchons actuellement des bénévoles dynamiques et dévoués pour aider à gouverner notre organisme.
Les membres du Conseil d’administration sont des membres de la collectivité qui :
- Appuient la Vision, le But et les Valeurs de l’Agence;
- Aiment le travail d’équipe et ont de bonnes aptitudes en prise de décision;
- Être en mesure d'assister et de participer à 10 réunions du conseil d'administration (6 virtuelles/hybrides et 4 en présentiel) chaque année, ainsi qu'aux réunions des comités.
- Ont plus de 18 ans et habitent ou travaillent dans le comté de Simcoe ou le district de Muskoka.
Les candidats issus de communautés méritant l’équité sont les bienvenus. Bien que nous encouragions toutes les personnes intéressées à postuler, en tant que Conseil d’Administration basé sur les compétences, nous sommes particulièrement intéressés à trouver des membres de la communauté qui ont de l’expérience professionnelle dans les domaines suivants :
- Francophone, bilingue français/anglais
- Patrimoine autochtone (savoirs et représentation)
- Ressources humaines (CHRP)
- Finance (CPA)
- Droit des sociétés
- Finances, collecte de fonds, gestion des donateurs
**Pour être considérés(es), tous/toutes les candidat(e)s au poste de Directeur devront fournir une preuve de vérification du secteur vulnérable, d’un casier judiciaire et d’une vérification du casier judiciaire en matière de protection de l’enfance.
Les membres du Conseil d’administration acquièrent une compréhension des problèmes auxquels sont confrontés le bien-être de l’enfance, la santé mentale des enfants et le processus de gouvernance. Ils aident également à accroître la visibilité Agence en communiquant notre raison d'être et en agissant comme ambassadeurs au sein de la communauté.
Il y a des restrictions sur les personnes pouvant siéger au Conseil d’administration afin de prévenir les conflits d’intérêts. Les personnes ne peuvent pas être des employés de l’organisme ou des membres de la parenté immédiate d’un employé, ou avoir un lien actuel avec l’organisme (c.-à-d. parent d’accueil, client recevant des services, etc.). Tous les candidats feront l’objet d’une présélection et seront interviewés pour le poste. Les membres du Conseil d’administration ne sont pas rémunérés, mais ils sont remboursés pour le kilométrage et autres dépenses approuvées qu’ils pourraient engager dans l’exercice de leurs tâches en tant que membre du Conseil d’administration.
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