Volunteer Board of Directors

CMHA Durham

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CMHA Durham Board of Directors is currently seeking to recruit up to two (2) dedicated volunteers to join our volunteer Board of Directors for an initial term of three (3) years. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham is a community mental health and primary care centre that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years. During that time, it has evolved into a mental health and primary care Hub to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education to case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing, and primary healthcare. These services are provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using the recovery model. The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is part of the national Canadian Mental Health Association, which was founded in 1918, and is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. It currently receives funding from Ontario Health, Ministry of Health, Federal Project Grants, United Way Greater Toronto Area of Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Membership, Donations and Special Projects. Our Mission Our Mental Health and Primary Care Hub promote and enhances the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our community. We do this through education, collaboration, advocacy, and the provision of a broad range of direct services that meet our community’s needs. Our Vision A community were living well is promoted. Our Values • Creativity • Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, Accessibility • Excellence & Accountability • Integrity • Partnership & Collaboration • Self-Determination • Social Justice About our Board of Directors CMHA Durham Board of Directors provides strategic oversight to a not-for-profit charitable corporation. The Board composition ranges from 8 to 13 directors and members, with a mix of competencies required to carry out its governance responsibilities and support the organization's vision, mission, and values. The attributes that members should possess include integrity, high ethical standards, sound judgment, empathy, effective interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and a strong commitment to the health of everyone in the community and to the success of the organization in serving the community's short- and long-term needs.

Requirements

Live or work in Durham Region
Able to commit to 8-9 hybrid meetings annually, with 2-3 in-person events.
Integrity
High ethical standards
Sound judgment
Empathy
Effective interpersonal skills
Cultural competency
Strong commitment to the health of everyone in the community
Strong commitment to the success of the organization in serving the community's short- and long-term needs.