Volunteer Board Members for Community Options – A Society for Children and Families

Description of Charity/Foundation:
For 41 years Community Options has provided early learning and care programs. With 3 programs, (a daycare, preschool and out of school care program) in a lesser known inner city neighborhood serving 120 families, we also give supports to 180+ children in the Edmonton area with diagnosed developmental delays.

Description of Role:
We invite applications to our Board of Directors, ACAA members who have interest in financial management towards our society’s mandate.
The Board operates under a policy governance model with a commitment to guiding the agency to implement the vision: “Empowered Families Building Inclusive Communities”. As a non-profit registered charity, Community Options is a values- based organization that works toward its vision through supporting best practices in inclusive early learning and child care, and providing family and volunteer support. Directors serve a 2 year terms as a volunteer.

Applicable Interests:
Interest in Board Governance, Early Learning and Care, Community Development is helpful

Duration:
2 Years or More

Certification/Education Required:
Designation desirable: CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CFA

Contact:
Charity/Fopundation Website: valda@communityoptions.ab.ca
Valda Roberts
Email: valda@communityoptions.ab.ca