Become a Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre Board Member

The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre is currently recruiting volunteers to sit on their Board of Directors.  As a member of the Board, a Director is a trustee for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.  The GMFRC Board of Directors is the legal authority for the GMFRC and is responsible to the Military Community. Members of the Board provide guidance, support and direction to the GMFRC Executive Director to set overall policy and establish the long-term goals of the GMFRC. 

Qualifications:  Board members must be at least 19 years of age or older. The Board of Directors is to be comprised of 51% civilian spouses of military members, the balance to be from the military and civilian professional community.  Volunteers who wish to be a Board member should have a demonstrated interest in the Military Family Resource Centre, with specific interest(s) in Human Resources, Planning, Finances, Public Relations and Fundraising.

Requirements of GMFRC Board membership include:

·        A commitment to the work of the GMFRC

·        A commitment to set board policies in keeping with our mission and vision

·        An understanding that the Board offers general direction and support to the Executive Director

·        A commitment to participate in fund-raising activities

·        Attendance of Board members at monthly meetings and the Annual General meeting

·        Attendance and support of GMFRC special events

·        Community liaison and networking

·        An understanding of the confidentiality of all Board business

The GMFRC meets on a monthly basis on the third Wednesday evening of each month.  All GMFRC Volunteers are required to undergo a Criminal Records & Child Abuse Registry check as part of the volunteer screening process.