Volunteer Board of Directors Member

Internal/External #500-2025-26

Part-Time, Volunteer Director Position

LOCATION: Barrie, ON

REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: Vacancy

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid Volunteer position

ABOUT CATULPA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES/WHO ARE WE?

Catulpa Community Support Services is a FOCUS-accredited registered non-profit agency that has been serving children, youth, adults and families with special or unique needs since 1973. Currently extending support and services in The County of Simcoe, York Region, Durham Region and the Four Counties, Catulpa is comprised of a team of approximately 100 staff that work in collaboration with government agencies and community partners in an effort to achieve the best outcomes for all those it serves.

Catulpa Community Support Services is funded by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, The Public Health Agency of Canada and The County of Simcoe. Further information about the agency can be found at https://www.catulpa.on.ca/.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Catulpa acknowledges that it is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the 3 Fires Confederacy. It should be noted that the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on this territory over time.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Catulpa Community Support Services is actively seeking passionate individuals residing in the County of Simcoe or York Region who have a keen interest in services and programs for individuals with special or unique needs. We invite applications for a Volunteer Board of Directors role where successful candidates will play a crucial role in overseeing the agency’s governance and shaping its future policies. Individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Currently, Catulpa Community Support Services invites volunteer applicants with a skill set or background in any of the following areas:

Lived Experience or Care Giving Role, Governance, Public Relations, Social Work/Clinical Skills

ROLE & TIME COMMITMENT

The Catulpa Community Support Services Board is responsible for the effective governance of the agency through oversight of strategic planning, fiscal review and determination of mission-related policy.

It is not responsible for fundraising, personnel, programs, services, curricula or budgets. Volunteer members provide special skills and knowledge (finance, law, social services, healthcare, etc.) within the Board setting.

Meetings take place virtually and/or in-person in Barrie, Ontario, six times annually for approximately three hours per meeting.  Successful Board of Director applicants are appointed for a term of three years and provided a mentor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived Experience or Care Giving Role, Governance, Public Relations, Social Work/Clinical Skills

Date of Posting: February 27th, 2026