Commitment

• Two year term, elected at our Annual General Meeting (September)
• Approximately 10-15 hours per month
• Attends meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm (required)
• Must complete a Criminal Record Check and sign a confidentiality agreement

Objective

• The board's primary responsibility is to formulate the long-range strategic direction for the agency. We seek board members who are visionary, experienced in the ways of non-profit boards, and willing to commit their time, energy and expertise to the betterment of AIDS Vancouver and the communities we serve.
• Duties Establish and Monitor the Strategic Direction of AIDS Vancouver
• Ensure the society meets its legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Actively participate in raising funds and identifying new sources of revenue for AV
• Actively participate in Board committee work. Board Committees include: Governance Committee, Fund Development, Strategic Planning, Finance, and event committees as required 
• Actively participate in AIDS Vancouver events such as Celebrity Dim Sum
• Maintain positive, open relations with the agency’s community partners
• Represent the agency in a professional and positive manner when attending other community events as required
• Develop and maintain a diverse, capable and participative board of directors through ongoing recruitment and training
• Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills & Attributes

• Have experience working on boards of non-profit organizations (preferred)
• Post-Secondary education (preferred)
• Be willing to commit time, energy and expertise to further the goals of the agency.
• Be strongly motivated to serve the various communities affected by HIV/AIDS
• Four seats are reserved for self-identified individuals living with HIV

Additional Assets

• Policy development experience

Training and Support

• AIDS Vancouver Agency Orientation and Education session (required)
• Board orientation materials and support will be provided.
• Agency in-services and training opportunities (optional)
• Benefits To be a part of a larger movement that is working towards social change.
• To learn new and transferable skills, knowledge and experience.
• To engage in opportunities for leadership, community service and personal/professional development.
• To be recognized and appreciated for valuable contributions.
• To meet new people and have fun