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.

Assist Habitat homeowners and volunteers with building Home 10 and 11. We need general labourers, skilled tradespersons, and individuals experienced working with applicable building codes and in the construction industry!

Board of Directors role can be broken into 2 categories: Governance and Management. Governance is the development of policies by the board that give overall direction to the agency. Management is the actions and decisions that the board take to ensure there are sufficient and appropriate human and financial resources for the organization to accomplish its work.

Friends of the Library operate a used book store downstairs at the main branch of the library. We also do outside sales and fundraisers. We are in need of sales help and book sorters on an ongoing basis. We are looking for someone to sell antique and collectible books. We also need a volunteer interested in fundraising, advertising and promotion. For July 14-16 we will need people to assist with our outdoor book sale and flea market in front of the Centennial library.

Attend all board and committee meetings and functions; Be informed about the organizations mandate, service policies and programs' Be prepared for meeting by reviewing agenda and material; Help board carry out its fiduciary responsibilities such as reviewing the organizations annual financial statements.

to provide Psycho-Social Emotional support to bereaved individuals and/or Co-Facilitate Peer Support Groups.

Provide guidance and input in the governance of Women In Crisis (Algoma) Inc. -Participate on board committees, relating to the board duties and the governance of Women In Crisis -Represent and promote Women In Crisis in the community COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR BROWSER FOR APPLICATION FORM https://womenincrisis.ca/get-involved/board-of-directors/

Deadline for applications is September 30th. Contact Sherri Duke for details (949-4440).

Facility tours, deal with and respond to emergencies, light housekeeping duties and provided support for front line staff.