Board of Directors - Palliative Manitoba

Palliative Manitoba is a registered charity in Winnipeg, MB, focused on improving the lives of individuals, families, and caregivers facing end-of-life situations. We offer programs, services, education, and information to alleviate stress and enhance quality of life during this time.

About the role

We are seeking individuals interested in volunteering on our Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the governance of the organization, with meetings held in-person approximately six evenings per year. Board members are expected to serve on a sub-committee, which typically meets in the early evening. New Board members will be elected at the Annual General Meeting in September 2025.

Palliative Manitoba values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives. We welcome Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to express interest in becoming a Board member.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director to develop a strategic plan for the organization.
• Oversee the Executive Director, including hiring, termination, performance evaluations, and overall management suitability.
• Ensure the organization is carrying out its mission.
• Monitor the organization's financial health.
• Provide professional assistance as required by the organization, the Board, or the Executive Director.
• Support Palliative Manitoba events (e.g., Palliative Care Conference, Celebrate Life Breakfast, and Hike for Hospice).
• Pay the annual membership fee of $50 (all Board members must be members of the association).

Skills

• Human Resource Management
• Communication Skills (e.g., social media, web development)
• Grant writing
• Finance

Schedule

• Board meetings: every two months, six times per year (evenings).
• Sub-committee meetings: early evenings (frequency not specified).

Location: Winnipeg (St. James-Assiniboia). No criminal record check or child abuse registry check required.

Open to the general populace. Age groups: 18–30, 31–54, 55+.