Board Member
About this opportunity
The Cancer Care Centre is a community-based organisation providing complementary care services in the support of people affected by cancer. In a warm, friendly and non-clinical environment, the client receives the ongoing attention of our experienced client service volunteers.
The board are looking for skills and expertise in the following areas.
- Health, medical, complimentary therapy areas
- Experience and or knowledge of Not-for-Profit charity associations
- Experience working with culturally & linguistically diverse groups
Please register your interest by forwarding a short 250 word cover letter on why you would like to join the Cancer Care Centre board, what skills, expertise, experiences you would be able to contribute to the Centre along with your resume.
The Board Member/s will be required to attend an interview, provide a resume and undertake an induction for the position. The position requires that members sign a Director’s Declaration.
Additional requirements
Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.
*Please note:
It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 requirements.
* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
• Approximate total time 8 hours per month. • Board and or sub-committee meetings held every 6 weeks, either face to face or via zoom. • 2.5 hour board meeting plus reading and minimal event attendance. • Currently board meetings held on Thursday commencing at 6.00pm. • Centre events or activities where board members support staff – various times • Annual General Meeting in October, November annually
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Fundraising & Events
- Governance, Boards & Committees
- Research, Policy & Analysis
As required
Reimbursementnil