Buds in Bloom | Bourgeons en Éclat

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Activities involved

Board Member

Skills required

Advice Advising Governance Leading Strategic Planning

Requirements:

Interview
Police Check
Resume

Also required for this position: Email these 3 items to info@BudsinBloom.org : 1. Your Resume 2. A paragraph about the role of interest and your gifts, talents 3. How you align with our mission and the position you are applying for Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in contributing to the cause. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

Languages Needed:

English or bilingual English/French

Work remotely
Flexible in schedule
Good for families

Secretary of the Board

20-24 hours / yearly

3 years preferred

We are looking for a professional to join our Board: Lawyer, Legal Specialist, Physician, Accountant or person with lived experience as a Parent or family member of children at risk for or with neurodiversity--autism, ADHD, FASD, LD, ID, mental health concerns, medical complexity, mental health concerns, or other disorders. Directors of the Board meet quarterly for 2 hours and annually at the 2-hour Annual General Meeting and 3-hour Strategic Planning Meeting and Volunteer Family Acknowledgement Lunch.

The Directors of the Board also attend two benefit events where awareness is raised about how we transform family distress into relief using video-stories, technology and mentorship.

The Secretary, Officer of the Board, organises board meetings, takes minutes, manages correspondence, coordinates updates and background information required by the board and federal/provincial corporate offices, and keeps membership records. The Secretary ensures that their reports are transparent and accurate, shows progress of assigned tasks and duties, highlights issues that need to be escalated to the board, delivers information to support the board's decision-making, provides information about new technology or thinking from outside people/groups that could help the charity achieve its goals.

Each Director of the Board, including the Secretary, also supports or chairs one or more working committees composed of volunteers who advance the mission for neurodiverse children and their families. Committee work ranges from Community Engagement, Fundraising Events, Digital Marketing, Administration/Management, to name a few. Visit our webpage for all Committees: https://budsinbloom.org/committees/

All Directors and Officers must reside full time in Canada; preference will be given to applicants in Calgary, Alberta to facilitate in person meetings. That being said, all formal, mandatory meetings are hybrid, allowing for flexibility to join online.

Why volunteer for Buds in Bloom?
Flexible schedule; great cause! Volunteering with Buds in Bloom is a fantastic way to contribute your gifts and talents to help improve the lives of children with neurodiversity and their families. Buds in Bloom is made up of committed, fun, friendly people who give their talents in a way that is impactful and fulfilling. Together, we bring Relief, Hope, Empowerment and Togetherness.

Minimum time commitment: 36 hours per year, 3 hours per month