Volunteer Treasurer for Elements Calgary Mental Health Centre

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Elements is an established presence in the Calgary mental health community. We provide a range of integrated mental health services to inspire, build and advance the abilities of adults with mental illness.

We need you, because you have enthusiasm and care about mental health. Come join us, it places you in an amazing position to help us make a difference as we continue to change the lives of people with a mental illness.
Description of Role:
Treasurer position for 1 Year to 2 Years term.

– Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings.
– Oversee the financial matters of the Centre, in collaboration with the Centre’s Executive Director and Centre’s Accounting Analyst.
– Ensure that appropriate and effective financial measures and controls are in place and that accurate records are kept.
– Provide high level advice to Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed.
Certification or Education Required:
CA, CPA with interest in mental health.
Contact:
Anneisa Lauchlan at anneisa.lauchlan@elementscmhc.ca

Volunteer Treasurer for Catalyst Theatre

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Canada’s Catalyst Theatre creates bold, distinctive and highly theatrical productions – ‘Made-In-Edmonton’ theatre that is presented across Canada and around the world. The company’s core creative team strives for the unexpected, seeking out innovative ways to tell powerful stories through the inventive and playful use of evocative music, haunting sound, poetic text, dynamic choreography and stunning & surreal design.
Description of Role:
we require persons with experience as a treasurer for our not for profit organization. Roles include overseeing budget, monthly financials and reporting to the board. This role is for 2 Years or more commitment.
Certification or Education Required:
no specific or formal certification or education required. An interest in arts and culture is an asset.


Contact:
Sue Quon suequon@shaw.ca

Volunteer Treasurer for The Yards Magazine

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
The Yards makes sense of downtown Edmonton’s transformation and growth. It shares insightful urban planning, development, lifestyle and cultural stories that will change the way you see and participate in the core. With an all-star roster of writers and thinkers, professional journalists and designers, The Yards (theyardsyeg.ca) introduces more than 30,000 readers to the issues, faces and businesses that matter to them. The magazine is published four times a year by the Oliver and Downtown Edmonton Community Leagues and supported by a non-profit group, the Central Edmonton News Society (CENS).
Description of Role:
Treasurer – Central Edmonton News Society (The Yards) Board
We are seeking a volunteer treasurer to join the magazine’s oversight board for a two-year term, commencing as soon as possible. The treasurer will ensure the Society is prudently managing its financial resources, while also having the opportunity to provide input as a board member on the future direction of the magazine.

Responsibilities of the role:
Attend monthly board meetings and prepare bank reports for the meetings.
Prepare the organization’s financial plans and operating budgets.
Provide light bookkeeping and coordinate cheque runs with CENS Board.
Prepare year-end working papers for year-end, and reporting as needed.
Assist in review of the quarterly/annual budget.
Prepare financial forecasts where necessary.
Send out invoices and follow up to ensure payments are made.
Participate in brainstorming and generating story ideas for the quarterly magazine.

Certification or Education Required:
Strong accounting and financial skills.
Knowledge of Quickbooks.
Effective communicator with a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts to simple and easily-understood plain language.
An interest in The Yards Magazine.
Enthusiastic about giving back to communities.
Able to commit to attending virtual/online (during COVID) monthly board meetings (~2 hours/month), plus ~7 hours a month maintaining books of the organization.

An interest in The Yards Magazine
Enthusiastic about giving back to communities.
Contact:
Interested in getting involved or learning more? Please contact Luwam Kiflemariam, CENS Board Chair, at chair@theyardsyeg.com
http://www.theyardsyeg.ca
Duration of Term:
1 Year to 2 Years

Volunteer Controller for Youth Centres of Calgary (YCC)

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
YCC – Youth Centres of Ogden is a charitable organization that provides free after school drop-in activity and mentorship to youth, in grades five to ten, in the vulnerable and underserved community of Ogden in Calgary’s south-east. We know that many of Calgary’s youth struggle in school, have lives of neglect and poverty and are otherwise unable to access after school activity. After school is the time during which the majority of crime that happens within this cohort occurs. YCC provides youth was incorporated in 2O18 and has successfully provided homework help, sports, music lessons, a place to read, meet friends, have a daily hot meal, between the hours of 3 and 6 daily. YCC is a place for kids to “be kids” and safe, in a community that is economically and socially challenged. This model was developed by its founder and Executive Director when she operated another similar centre in Calgary’s NE and we believe that it can be replicated in other communities of Calgary, in a cozy home, walking distance from school and home and across from a green space. During covid, with many facing job loss and food insecurity, YCC has pivoted to provide “grab and go” lunch and snack packs, made in a commercial kitchen, as well as grocery packs, sports equipment, books and pantry food. The food is distributed outdoors, at 5 pop-up sites, including the Ogden site. Kids and families pick up the food, they connect with each other outdoors daily.
Description of Role:
Controller Duties
YCC is seeking a volunteer to join our team reporting to the volunteer Treasurer. The successful candidate must capture all financial transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare financial reports and participate on the Finance Committee of the board.

The successful candidate must have:
• Strong accounting and finance skills and understand accounting related to not-for-profit organizations
• Ability to communicate in English


Responsibilities:
• Capture financial transactions accurately, payroll reconciliations, recording donations, (posting and applying bank deposits) and accounts payable (including processing credit card expense transactions, vendor bills, etc).
• Overseeing month-end close this includes reconciling balance sheet accounts, making journal entry adjustments and verifying accuracy of income statements.
• Provide forecasts by reviewing your balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows.
• Meet all tax-related filing deadlines including payroll, GST and yearly filings.
• Provide financial requirements for grant applications.
• Keep the books of account and accounting records of the organization as required by law.
• Review and prepare proper financial statements to treasurer.
• Deliver audit-ready financials. Liaise with the treasurer/auditor to ensure the organization’s accounts are reviewed/audited as required by law.
• Provide advice and assist with financial planning and operating budgets.


Certification or Education Required:
Please email the Treasurer at info@youthcentresofcalgary.com . Provide your resume and tell us about your experience with and/or interest in our organization and the skills and knowledge you are willing to bring to the position. Please include your contact information with email address and/or phone number where you can be reached.

CPA or currently in CPA program.
Experience with non-profit accounting would be an asset.
Committed to serving the needs of youth.
Willing to commit to 2 Years or more.

Contact:
info@youthcentresofcalgary.com

Volunteer Taxation Researcher with Connections

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Connections supports parents with cognitive challenges to parent successfully. Since poverty is the biggest factor in affecting families’ success, Connections has a Financial Coach program, along with its parenting skills education and other supports.
Description of Role:
Taxation researcher: We have a periodic need for a taxation expert who enjoys research and interpreting policy for analysis of disability policy changes. Connections’ Financial Coach helps clients apply for CRA and provincial credits and benefits for which they are entitled. Programs are complex and adults with cognitive challenges struggle to understand immediate implications and have particular difficulty projecting into the future. From time to time, policy changes are announced without information to understand potential net impact on an individual. We anticipate that a deep-dive but short-term project could be needed a few times each year.

Disability supports and taxation are the primary areas of focus for this research.

Contact
Erin Waite @ erinw@connectionscounselling.ab.ca

Various volunteer roles with Start2Finish

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Start2Finish’s mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada’s at risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body, and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change.

https://www.start2finishonline.org/

Each year, thousands of Canadian youth will drop out of high school. This seemingly simple and personal act alters the course of their lives forever. It’s a move that costs them their education and future earning potential. Taken collectively, it costs their community by ingraining a culture of failure. Nationally, it costs our economy through a reduced employment pool and tax base, and an enormous strain on public expenditures.

Tens of thousands of youth in Canada’s lower-income neighbourhoods have the potential to succeed in school but are unable to overcome the barriers to education that are created by poverty. Low literacy as early as grade 1 increases the risk of a child dropping out of school by 134%, Insufficient financial means, lack of positive role models in the community, absence of parental support, and integration into a new country and culture, are all barriers that can make high school graduation seem like an impossible dream.

The Pathway of Hope: Creating Cycles of Success

The Pathway of Hope is providing building blocks to help kids graduate and succeed. Everyday at Start2Finish, stakeholders, staff, donors and volunteers work hard to help kids create their cycle of success.

Step One: The Backpack Program
Step Two: The Running & Reading Club
Step Three: The Junior Coach Program
Step Four: The Scholarship Program
Step Five: Giving Back
Description of Role:
Running & Reading Clubs will meet (virtually) twice a week, after-school – each session will be about 30 minutes, for a total of 1 hour a week! Students will be placed into teams of 8-10, with 2-4 Coaches per team, and we will be using Google Classroom for our meets and activities. Each week we will combine literacy, fitness, and social-emotional
learning activities!

You can volunteer in three ways: as a Coach, Parent Liaison, or Team Leader.

Coaches will assist Team Leaders with program activities & mentoring, and must have access to reliable internet and device

Parent Liaisons will connect with guardians bi-weekly to check-in and follow up, connect with families when children are absent from the program, and develop positive relationships with families to help extend programming into the home.

Team Leaders will virtually lead a team of kids, connect with your team of participants (8-10/team) 2x a week for 30 min’s; progress through a developed program curriculum, designed by S2F, over 30 weeks, encourage participants to continue literacy/physical activity outside the program, let S2F head office or regional manager know if team members are absent, and must have access to reliable internet and computer or tablet.
Certification or Education Required:
Police check & references required.

Mentoring
Coaching
Facilitation
Sports
Children & Youth

Contact:
Anna Giesbrecht (anna.giesbrecht@start2finishonline.org)

Volunteer Board Director – Finance with Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) is a member-based non-profit organization serving voluntary sector organizations in Metro Edmonton.
ECVO helps voluntary sector (non-profit and charitable) organizations to build and sustain their volunteer programs and services through resources, networking, and skill development opportunities.

Mission
To strengthen the public service voluntary sector in Metro Edmonton by:
• Leading in the voluntary sector
• Building capacity within the voluntary sector, and
• Giving voice to issues that impact the ability of the voluntary sector to be effective

Vision
A strong, vibrant community strengthened by an effective voluntary sector working with government and business.

Principles
• We serve Metro Edmonton in all its’ diversity and strive to be as inclusive as possible in our relationship building and issue championing.
• We aim to be a collective voice by working collaboratively through partnerships, alliances, and working agreements.
• We are committed to strong working relationships with the non-profit sector, business, and government.
• We do not duplicate the services provided by our members and partners.
• We operate in a way that is socially, financially, and environmentally responsible
Description of Role:
As a part of ECVO’s volunteer board, directors are pivotal in helping steer the organization towards achieving its strategic goals and funded outcomes. Board Directors adhere to policies and bylaws in coordinating sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management practices for the organization, including approving the annual budget and ensuring the organization has sufficient resources to achieve its mission.

The Board Director – Finance is a specialized position occupied by a director who has extensive accounting and financial experience to provide guidance and expertise on matters related to ECVO’s budget and financial standing.

Role & Responsibilities of the Board
• Advise, govern, and oversee policy and direction and assist with the leadership and general promotion of ECVO to support the organization’s mission;
• Monitor Board policies and recommend revisions;
• Examine and approve changes to membership criteria, provide guidance on member engagement, and support efforts to grow ECVO’s membership;
• Participate in the development of strategic plans and annual reviews;
• Provide direction and approval on the organization’s annual operating budget;
• Elect Board Executives, including Char, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary;
• Establish and participate in committees, as required;
• Approve recommendations received from the Board, standing committees, staff, and the community to enhance ECVO’s mission
• Select or appoint individuals to represent ECVO on appropriate external committees

Specialized Responsibilities
• Provide insight, guidance, and expertise on matters related to ECVO’s budget
• Monitor and maintain ECVO’s positive financial standing


Certification or Education Required:
Skills & Experience
• Professional expertise in finance and accounting; CPA designation would be an asset
• A high level of administrative, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience working in the human services sector is an asset
• Knowledge of board governance and/or experience serving on a non-profit board

Board Directors are elected for a term of three years with an option to renew for one additional three-year term. Directors must hold an individual ECVO membership throughout the duration of the term.
The Board normally meets five times per year, with meetings held in June, September, November, January and March. All Directors are expected to participate in or attend the yearly Annual General Meeting, held in May. The meeting dates and times are determined by the Board.
Directors are expected to serve on standing committees: Governance Committee, Audit and Finance Committee, Membership Committee. Additional ad-hoc committees are established on an as-needed basis.

Contacts:
Gemma Dunn (gemma@ecvo.ca)
http://www.ecvo.ca

Volunteer Treasurer for Sage Theatre Society

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Sage Theatre’s mission is to produce evocative plays with rich emotional stories from the Canadian and international canon. We strive to take our audience on intimate theatrical journeys that explore what it is to be human in contemporary society. Sage celebrated its 20th anniversary in the fall of 2019.

Sage Theatre Society hosts the IGNTIE! Festival for Emerging Artists every June. This festival allows for young artists to showcase and develop their skills as they begin their artistic career.
Description of Role:
Sage Theatre Society is seeking a volunteer treasurer for a two year term commencing October 1, 2020. The treasurer role ensures the Society manages its financial resources in the best way possible. A list of responsibilities is shown below.

– Serve on the Executive and Audit Committees
– Chair the Finance Committee
– Coordinate cheque runs as needed with the volunteer bookkeeper
– Attend monthly board meetings and prepare bank reports for the meetings
– Coordinate monthly bookkeeping packages to be provided to volunteer bookkeeper and review work done
– Prepare year-end working papers to send to the auditor and communicate with the auditor where needed
– Assist in preparing casino reporting and casino application process with the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission
– Update directors with Canada Revenue Agency as needed
– Assist in review of the annual budget
– Prepare financial forecasts where necessary
– Pay annual member dues of $25
– Attend performances where necessary (either online or in person)
Certification or Education Required:
Skills and education required are as below.

– Accounting designation
– Knowledge of Quickbooks Online
– Effective communicator with a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts to simple and easily-understood plain language
– Leadership skills
– Experience in strategic planning and financial forecasting
– An appreciation for the arts
– Enthusiastic about giving back to communities
Contact:
Dany Allard at president@sagetheatre.com if interested.
You can learn more about us on our website.

Board Director for Edmonton Heritage Council

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC) Mission:
We connect people with the stories of their city. EHC provides leadership, support and programs to help Edmontonians research, preserve, interpret, and advocate for their heritage.

EHC’s Strategic Priorities:
-Creating a stronger sense of belonging and connectedness for Edmontonians through heritage;
-Creating more opportunities for heritage participation and engagement in Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and communities;
-Removing barriers for Edmontonians’ participation in heritage activities and programs;
-Supporting and increasing organizational capacity in Edmonton’s heritage sector; and
-Increasing opportunity and economic resilience for individuals working in heritage.
Description of Role:
The Edmonton Heritage Council is seeking additional candidates to join its Board of Directors, to serve for an initial three-year term and up to a maximum of two three-year terms.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the listing at https://edmontonheritage.ca/jobs/boardofdirectorssummer2020/ including a backgrounder on serving as an EHC Board Member, and recent EHC Annual Reports.
Certification or Education Required:
In particular, the board welcomes applications from candidates who offer:

-Financial expertise;
-Previous board governance experience;
-Leadership experience, particularly on not for profit boards
Contact:
To apply, please send a cover letter (minimum 150, maximum 300 words) and resume or CV to nominations@edmontonheritage.ca.

Attn: Wendy Birch, Chair, Nominations & Succession Committee, by August 17, 2020.

David Ridley at dridley@edmontonheritage.ca

Volunteer Treasurer for CARFAC Alberta (Filled)

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Description of Charity/Foundation:
CARFAC Alberta is a non-profit organization for visual artists and the Affiliate for the National Arts Service Organization CARFAC in the province of Alberta. CARFAC Alberta has a Board of Directors, an Executive Director working 110 hours/month and three part-time staff each working 80 hours/month or less. In Alberta, CARFAC Alberta operates as one of eight provincial arts service organizations (PASO) and a branch for CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens), Canada’s national voice for visual artists – an organization of artists working for artists.The goal of CARFAC Alberta is to work with all Alberta artists and to give them the tools to become more professional in their practice.

https://www.carfacalberta.com/
Description of Role:
Treasurer (information taken from the Board Responsibilities document)
• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Oversees the organization’s finances, and gives regular reports to the Board on the financial state of the organization.
• Assists Executive Director in keeping financial reports up to date and on file.
• Orients the new Treasurer.
• Acts as one of the signing officers for cheques and other documents.
• Treasurer has a responsibility to oversee the financial functioning of the organization and provide reports for the board.
• Oversees an independent audit from an outside accounting firm.
• Reviews all employee deductions, board receipts, and disbursements for Board-related expenditures.
• Speaks for the budget in partnership with the executive director
• Reviews all necessary financial reports for funding bodies in partnership with Executive Director.
Note: in policy governing boards such as ours, the duties of the Treasurer do not interfere with the executive director’s financial accountability to the board.


Duration of Term:
2 Years or More
Certification or Education Required:
We are looking for a Board Member willing to take on the position of Treasurer for a two year period beginning October 1st, 2020. We do not require any specific education, only that the person has an interest in numbers, an interest in serving on a community Board and bookkeeping skills.