You can help build the foundation for a better community.
For more than 55 years, we have been privileged to have many great people make such a significant impact on Orillia and its residents. Our Board of Directors support the community and create innovative ways to alleviate some of the city’s most pressing social issues that affect our children and youth. Additionally, they help to govern and lead our agency through the strategic opportunities and challenges that arise.
Thank you to the following current Board members who bring a variety of skills to achieve our organization’s goals.
| Name | Board Position | Community Involvement |
| Mike Sirdevan | President | Lawyer |
| Matt VanDeWiel | Past President | Landscaper |
| Fraser Sweet | Vice President | Educational Assistant |
| Jessica Thompson | Treasurer | Chartered Professional Accountant |
| Jillian Brazda | Secretary | Lawyer |
| Heather Price-Jones | Member | Marketing & Communications Professional |
| Tom Sheardown | Member | General Manager |
| Jeff Czetweruk | Member | Assisted Supported Living Worker |
| Eliza McLaren | Member | Accountant |
| Kellie Schroeder | Member | Learning & Development Coordinator |
If you are interested in Board member opportunities and would like to find out where you can help, please contact our office at 705-325-3151.
We’re Looking for Board Members!
Job description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District is currently recruiting Board Members. Please note, this is an unpaid volunteer position.
For 55 years, we have been privileged to have many great people make such a significant impact on Orillia and its residents. Our Board of Directors support the community and create innovative ways to alleviate some of the city’s most pressing social issues that affect our children and youth. Additionally, they help to govern and lead our agency through the strategic opportunities and challenges that arise.
Desired Attributes:
-Supports the values and mission of the agency
-Make a personal commitment to the agency in terms of time & effort
-Participates in Board training and orientation programs
-Maintain a current knowledge of BBBS policy in all areas.
-Participate in the development of long term and short term goals and objectives.
-Represent the agency and act as an ambassador at public events.
-Attend as many of the special events as possible.
-be at least 18 and must reside within Simcoe County
Hours: This position comes with a time commitment of about 2 hours per month in the evening for Board Meetings as well as occasional time for follow-up activities outside of meeting times.
Location: Main office – Colborne Street Orillia