Director Vacancies

Seeking Experienced Board Directors (OPEN)

Daybreak Housing Seeks New Board Members

Volunteer Description: Board Director

SUMMARY

For more than 43 years, Daybreak Housing has been dedicated to providing affordable and supportive housing for single, low-income individuals, fostering a safe and dignified living environment.

As we look ahead to an exciting future, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. Together, we can make our vision a reality: ensuring that every low-income individual has access to safe, supportive housing.

We are seeking three (3) volunteer Board members with a focus on:

Non-profit and/or Collaborative Governance
Finance / Accounting
Strategic Planning and/or Quality Improvement Measurement/Evaluation
Background in Law

DUTIES

Board Directors carry out the following duties:

Attend monthly meetings
Attend the Annual General Meeting
Serve on at least one standing committee
Contribute to the development of Daybreak’s overall direction that ensures it

continues as a supportive housing provider and has a positive impact on addressing homelessness in Ottawa

Participate in overseeing the annual review and implementation of strategic objectives
Participate in the annual review and approval of policies, annual budget and reporting

TIME COMMITMENT

Directors serve for a two-year term. They should plan for one or two, 2-to-3-hour meetings per month (including committee meetings). Meetings may be in person or via teleconference. In addition to meetings, our Directors are encouraged to attend community outreach, engagement activities, and events with our residents.

Preference will be given to applicants residing in the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau).

Knowledge of English and French would be an asset.

Daybreak recognizes the value that diversity brings to our Board and the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds including gender, race, ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation and those with disabilities and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values of inclusion.

Please share your CV and a letter of interest with Kate Moore at Kamoore9@gmail.com by April 15, 2025.