Become a Board Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming a board member with Victoria Women’s Transition House. Our 2025 Recruitment is now closed, please look back again next May for the 2026 recruitment. 

Are you interested in volunteering as a Board Member for an organization that is committed to supporting women and their right to live a life free of intimate partner violence and abuse?

The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society (VWTH) Board of Directors is excited to welcome applications from individuals who are interested in volunteering for a two-year term as a Board Member (with the option of up to an additional two consecutive terms).

VWTH works from a feminist perspective. We are committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion on the governing Board. We welcome applications from qualified persons including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, individuals living with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.

Board members are encouraged to:

  • Commit to the VWTH mission, values and objectives, understand the Society’s foundational documents, including the constitution, bylaws, mission, vision, and strategic plans, and provide effective Board-level support to ensure the organization’s success in fulfilling its mission and maintaining its financial health;
  • Regularly attend monthly board meetings, special functions of the Board (as scheduled throughout the year), participate in Board committees and accept project-specific committee assignments; and,
  • Contribute to effective Board governance decision-making and provide thoughtful comments and input as needed.

 Relevant experience may include: 

  • Strong service oriented mindset such as a commitment to community service, family service and volunteer experience;
  • Experience serving on a board of directors for a society, as well as experience and/or interest in leadership roles such as board chair and committee chair;
  • Experience with non-profit society governance and fundraising; and,
  • Strong critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to approach challenges from a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.

A combination of lived experience, education, training and/or work experience are valued.

Applications are now closed for 2025