BB4CK Board Member (Volunteer Position) - 3 Positions

Does being a part of meaningful action inspire you?
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the daily life of a child?
Are you passionate about creating social change, engaging with and having an impact on your community?

About Us

For over 30 years, Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) has been dedicated to ensuring every child in our city has access to the food they need to thrive. Together with our BB4CK community— volunteers, parents, school staff, and donors—we connect kids to nutritious meals through school lunches and summer camps, and by supporting families with grocery cards. We are committed to providing low-barrier, dignified access to food, ensuring every child feels cared for and supported by their community.

Our vision: A future where communities ensure no kids go hungry.

Our mission: Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids

Opportunity

Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids is currently seeking three new members to join its Board of Directors. Each position will commence with a one-year term starting in January 2025. In our commitment to building a diverse Board, we are specifically seeking candidates with the following skills and areas of diversity:

Skills & Attributes

 Fundraising/Fund Development
 Human Resources Leadership
 Finance Leadership

Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We are seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, particularly those with lived experience of food insecurity.

Responsibilities
The Board Member shall:

• Act in a governance capacity, respecting the boundaries in accountability between management and the board.
• Ensure the long-term viability of the agency by comprehensively understanding and approving the strategic plan and annual operating budget, while continuously monitoring ongoing performance against both.
• Become familiar with the food insecurity landscape in Calgary, and how BB4CK can best meet its mandate
• Actively participate in Board and assigned committee meetings through regular attendance and appropriate preparation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve as Chair of a Committee and/or Chair of the Board in future years.
• Assist in communicating and promoting Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) mission and programs to the community; play a central role in enhancing BB4CK's reputation, advocating for its mission, and networking with the public and media.
• Familiarize yourself with BB4CK's operations and culture by participating in food preparation sessions and other program opportunities.
• Attend special events.
• Review and understand the bylaws, policies, and Board structure, and recommend changes as necessary.
• Ensure BB4CK complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Executive Director’s success and contribute to the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new Board Members.
• Demonstrate personal and professional values that align with those of BB4CK.
• Assist in fostering and maintaining positive relationships among the Board, committees, staff members, and the community to enhance BB4CK’s performance in achieving its mission.

Meetings and Time Commitment

• Directors are to participate in quarterly Board and Committee meetings, with the occasional ad hoc meeting between scheduled sessions. Meetings typically last two hours and occur late afternoons or evenings. Typical time commitment is approximately 25 hours per quarter (8 hours per month) ·
• Board Members participate in two standing committees of the Board, and may also serve on ad hoc committees.
• Board members are encouraged to attend the occasional special event throughout the year.

Duty and Standard of Care

Every Board Member, in exercising their powers and fulfilling their duties, shall:

• Act honestly and in good faith with a focus on the best interests of the Society.
• Exercise the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonable and prudent person would demonstrate under comparable circumstances.
• Adhere to the Society’s Code of Conduct, ensuring all decisions are made in the best interests of the organization while avoiding any personal conflicts of interest.


Remuneration

As a volunteer role, service on the Society’s Board is provided without remuneration, except for reimbursement of administrative support, travel, and accommodation expenses related to the fulfillment of Board duties.

Interested individuals are kindly invited to submit their applications by the end of the day on November 22, 2024. You can apply through the following link: Submit Your Application.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your applications.