Activities involved
Board Member
Requirements:
  • Interview
Languages Needed:

English

Board Members

110 720 28th Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A6R3 [map]
5-10 hours / monthly
2 years
Authority and Responsibility
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for The Federation of Calgary Communities. As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for member non-profit associations and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.


Requirements of Board membership include:
1.	Commitment to the objects and work of the organization.
2.	Lending your knowledge and skills in one or more areas of governance, legal, policy, accounting, urban planning, organization development, marketing/communications, personnel, and advocacy.
3.	Participation on committees – at least one in addition to the board meeting.
4.	Attendance at monthly Board, Committee, Annual, Special, & General Meetings.
5.	Support of and attendance in special events & fundraising activities.
6.	Participating in the financial support of The Federation of Calgary Communities by giving or by getting.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Here are just a few of the opportunities available to you as a board member: 

•	Gain a sense of belonging and accomplishment
•	Gain important skills by enhancing life-long learning
•	Expand your network 
•	Impact the broader Calgary community 
•	Contribute to a cause you care about in a strategic manner
•	Define your own benefits – at the Federation we want to make sure that you get something back from your volunteer commitment.
Activities involved
Board Member
Requirements:
  • Interview
Languages Needed:

English