LATINCOUVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Latincouver will be electing new members to the Board of Directors. We extend an invitation to all individuals willing to be active in governance roles to be part of our Board. The leadership and stewardship of key community members have never been more important than it is today. Your experience and interest in supporting the Latin American community would be an asset to our organization, and we hope you will consider becoming a nominee.

Latincouver is a nonprofit organization that has a positive impact on the Latin-American communities we serve. It was founded in 2008 and is recognized as an influential provider of much-needed bridges between British Columbia’s rapidly growing Latin American communities and other multicultural groups in our city.

The Board of Directors plays a central role in this important effort. Your experience, involvement and commitment to serve the community will have an impact on growing and empowering it. 

A primary responsibility of a Director is to participate in the development of the strategy, policy development/implementation, decision-making at board meetings, as well as Fundraising and to support our vast and complementary programs. Meetings are held once a month or as needed from time to time.

Latincouver sees diversity within our organization as an asset that fosters better ideas, better programs, and higher levels of impact and success. We view diversity as a wide-ranging set of intersectionalities.

Requirements:

  • Time commitment: minimum 10 hours per month
  • Be a part of one or more of Latincouver’s Committees 
  • Ability to serve a minimum two-year term
  • Experience in fundraising and or finance are definitely assets.
  • Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and/or Latin American culture will be beneficial
  • Previous experience working or serving as a Board member in other Non-Profit organizations will be advantageous
  • Ability to attend meetings (2-3 hours long)

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Application Process:

A member of the Latincouver nomination committee will contact you to schedule an interview after you fill out the form below.

Please fill out the following form:
The name and contact information of one character or personal reference. Your reference should be someone who has known you for at least one year. They will only be contacted should you be shortlisted.*
Please upload a 1 page PDF letter of intent describing your interest and motivation for joining Latincouver’s Board of Directors.Please name your file FirstName.LastName.Letter of Intent 2022.
About youThe following questions are intended to ensure a diversity of Board Members and to get to know more about you. These questions are optional and you may choose to answer all/some/none of the following questions.

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