Who We Are
The Y is a registered charitable organization that has been serving communities across Southwestern Ontario for over 160 years. With core services in Health, Fitness, Recreation, Child Development, Newcomer Settlement and Financial Development, the YMCA serves over 192,000 individuals and families in 39 communities including Goderich, Woodstock, London, St. Thomas, Petrolia, Sarnia, Chatham, Windsor, and surrounding communities.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is currently seeking candidates to serve on its Board of Directors and its committees. YMCA Board Members serve as policy volunteers and act as stewards on behalf of the YMCA. Directors serve 3-year terms, with Board meetings occurring 6-times per year, rotating throughout the region.
Candidates should exhibit a commitment to community development and possess the ability to offer sound advice to contribute to the YMCA in fulfilling its mission.
The Board is currently seeking through this recruitment process individuals with strong leadership potential and experience in legal matters and governance. The board is fully committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and this extends into continuously ensuring the board’s composition reflects the people we serve. The Y operates across a broad region that spans from Windsor to Woodstock, and Goderich to Pointe Pelee, and the board also seeks to ensure that the board has perspectives from across the full region.
All volunteers must have a current satisfactory criminal record check.
Board Director Commitment
Directors are the voting members of the Association, and as long as they serve as Directors, they are entitled to one vote per Director.
Attend a minimum of 60% of Board meetings annually and serve on at least one Board committee.
Actively participate in aspects of YMCA philanthropy in the local community.
Why Join the YMCA Board?
As a member of the Y Board, you will be provided with the opportunity to:
1. Affect significant change in our community through the creation of policy that nurtures key YMCA outcomes;
2. Contribute to a dynamic team that stewards the vision and mission of the Y;
3. Create an environment that fosters vision and enthusiasm; and
4. Become an integral part of a world-wide movement over 175 years in the making.
Our YMCA Board members take ownership for their development, discipline, attendance, performance, agendas, and governance methods. The Board executes its tasks by emphasizing and promoting the organization’s values, by developing the mission and vision of the YMCA, and by providing stewardship of the organization’s resources.
To apply, please email Stephanie Couwenberghs at stephanie.couwenberghs@swo.ymca.ca with your resume and cover letter.