Our Mission: Effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes. Our Organization: The John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie and District is a charitable, non-profit organization, which has been serving our community for over 50 years. We are committed to developing and providing programs that are evidence based in reducing risk factors that can lead to crime. The services we provide help to reduce the social, economic and personal costs of crime. We assist those that have been in conflict with the law as well as those that face risk factors that can lead to crime, which include: poverty, unemployment, addiction, homelessness, abuse and low education. Our focus is on prevention, intervention, and reintegration with an overall objective of enhancing community safety. We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced board members with expertise in one or more of the following areas; - Mental Health - Addictions - Legal - Board Governance Our board meets 10 times (15-30 hours) per year on a monthly basis plus committee work as needed. Involvement at both the board meetings and committees is required. Workload at the board level is not usually onerous. We welcome your interest in the John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie and District. To learn more about our programs and services, our website can be viewed at www.jhsossm.ca. Please send a resume outlining your experience and desire to become part of our organization to slajambe@jhsossm.ca.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Sault Ste. Marie is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that is managed and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who support our office staff in delivering the programs which meet the mission and values of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Board members are expected to attend Board and Committee meetings; as well as play an active roll in securing the financial resources necessary for BBBSSSM to achieve it's mission.

Driving vulnerable seniors to and from medical appointments and other outings using Red Cross vehicles. The driver is not required to stay with the passenger during appointments. Training provided.

The Trails Master is a Coordinating Council position and requires attending meetings either in person or via conference calls. The trails master will coordinate – combine trails audit reports from various sources (website, social media, club reports and email reports) and will determine areas that need maintenance. This information will then be passed on to the trail maintenance volunteers. The trail master will work with the Trails Data Manager to keep the trails data up to date. The Trails Master will organize the events for Trail Maintenance week. The Trails Master will keep informed of Forest Management plans that affect the trail.

Records, prepares and distributes the minutes of all meetings within 30 days of their occurrence. – Assists the President in preparing the agenda for meetings, and distributes the same at least one week before the meeting. – Prepares general correspondence as requested by any member of the Council.

The Publicity Director is a Coordinating Council position and requires attending meetings either in person or via conference calls. The publicity director’s responsibilities include preparing and distributing brochures and other printed publicity materials for the Association. – Preparing and distributing press releases for major events. – Maintaining the VTA display and arranges to set it up at significant venues. – Speaking to media requests about the Association and its Clubs – Works with the Webmaster to maintains the VTA web site information current. Works with the Social media coordinator to keep social media channels current and relevant.

The publicity coordinator works with the president of the Saulteaux to promote the activities of the club through different distribution channels such as social and print media for the benefit of both members and the public. This position requires use of facebook and other online technologies.

While we adjust to life with Covid-19, Big Brothers Big Sisters Sault Ste. Marie is going virtual. Volunteers would assist staff in planning, organizing and facilitating virtual programming using Zoom. Zoom account is provided by BBBSSSM.

NOLHA is seeking a volunteer to take on the Vice Chairperson role within our organization. This position provides support to the Board of Directors and works closely with the Chair. This person will interact as appropriate with staff, community members, volunteers and donors in a positive and effective manner. This position represents the Chair at all times, both internally and externally, requiring a high degree of professionalism and sound judgement. This includes the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with great discretion.

Assist with setting up and taking down ROTARYFEST