| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4600 |
| Organization | Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society |
| Position | Board Member |
| Location | 500 Admirals Road, Esquimalt, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society is seeking new volunteer members for its Board of Directors. If you are passionate about food security and have the skills and experience to help make a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. For 26 years, Rainbow Kitchen has been the Capital Region’s barrier-free, family-friendly food hub, welcoming anyone who arrives, no questions asked. A registered charity for 16 years, Rainbow Kitchen has grown from serving weekly soup and sandwiches into a community-powered organization supported by more than 200 volunteers. Today, we provide over 218,000 meals annually through our kitchen, food share partnerships and School Meal Program. Our impact extends throughout the region through school programs and partnerships with 14 community organizations, helping advance nutrition, food security, education and equitable access to food. |
| Description |
Board members are responsible for governance and policy development for the non-profit organization and have legal and fiduciary obligations. Board membership is a voluntary position that comes with an obligation to perform to the best of one’s ability. Directors feel an affinity for the purpose of the organization and bring with them particular skills that contribute to the achievement of the Rainbow Kitchen’s vision and mission. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email: board@rainbowkitchen.ca to express your interest. Please include a brief CV or synopsis of your experience and skills that you feel will contribute to the success of the Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society. |
| Training Details |
Prospective board members will be contacted by a Board director to arrange a meeting with a couple of Directors and will be encouraged to attend a Board meeting before committing to join the board. New board members will stand for election at the Annual General Meeting, which is in late October this year. |
| Working Conditions |
The board meets once a month, which at this time is typically on the second Monday of the month. Meetings usually last two to three hours and are held in person at the Rainbow Kitchen’s location in Esquimalt. There are some committees which board members may also want to join. Minimum duration: Minimum of two years. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Boards/Committees, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Analysis, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Strategic Thinking |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://rainbowkitchen.ca/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Sue Pratt |
| Phone | (250) 384-2069 |
| Address | 500 Admirals Road Victoria, V9A 2N4 |
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