Board Member - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer Opportunity: 
Board Member - Victoria Women’s Transition House Society 
 
Are you interested in volunteering as a Board Member for an organization committed to supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence?

The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society (VWTH) Board of Directors is excited to welcome applications from individuals who are interested in volunteering for a two-year term as a Board Member (with up to an additional two consecutive terms). 

The VWTHS works from an intersectional feminist perspective. We are committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion on the Board. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified persons, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, individuals living with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. 
 
Board members are required to:
●    Commit to the VTWHS mission, values and objectives, understand the Society’s foundational documents, including the constitution, bylaws, mission, vision, and strategic plans, and provide effective Board-level support to ensure the organization's success in fulfilling its mission and maintaining its financial health;
●    Regular in person attendance of monthly board meetings, special functions of the Board (as scheduled throughout the year), participate in Board committees and accept project-specific committee assignments; and,
●    Contribute to effective Board governance decision-making and provide thoughtful comments and input as needed.

We are seeking three new board members who are committed to the work of VWTH and who can contribute meaningfully as members of the board of directors. We are looking for people who are committed to the work of the society and have an interest in advocacy across all levels of government.  We are especially interested in those who have the following experience:   
●    Family law background or justice experience;
●    Experience in the medical and mental health fields;
●    Experience with non-profit society governance, philanthropy and fundraising; and
●    Social work background;

We are also interested in those candidates who might have an interest in stepping into a leadership role.  A combination of lived experience, education, training, and/or work experience are valued.
 
Applications (including cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three references) are requested by June 1, 2026. These submissions and general inquiries should be emailed to the attention of the Board Recruitment and Nomination Sub-committee, care of Heidi Gayleard at: [email protected] 
 
Thank you for your interest in being part of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society. 

Application Process Timeline: 
●    Applications (including cover letter, resume, and three references) are requested by Monday June 1, 2026
●    The Board Recruitment and Nomination Sub-committee will review submissions and convene interviews as early as mid-June with the final interview scheduled for near the end of July.
●    Nominations will be considered by the Board at its meeting in August 2026, with the plan to confirm new Board appointments at the Society's AGM scheduled for September 2026.  
 
Application Assistance, 
●    Those who require accommodation assistance for the application process are encouraged to contact us. Receiving assistance does not influence the outcome of the application review. 

The Victoria Women's Transition House Society envisions a community free of relationship violence and abuse.

Victoria Women's Transition House Society collaborates, advocates, and educates to address and prevent intimate partner violence and abuse of women and children through supportive shelter, housing, counselling, and other community-based services.

For more information about the Society, its objectives, and activities, please visit our website.