You can help build the foundation for a better city.
For 50 years, we have been privileged to have some 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 | Contact |
Matthew Vandewiel | President | Landscaper | matt42van@hotmail.com |
Don Haskins | Past President | IT Business Analyst | don.haskins@rogers.com |
Mike Sirdevan | Vice President | Lawyer | msirdevan@yahoo.com |
Jessica Thompson | Treasurer | Chartered Professional Accountant | jtCPACMA@gmail.com |
Jillian Brazda | Secretary | Lawyer | jbrazda@hgrgp.ca |
Heather Price-Jones | Member | Marketing & Communications Professional | |
Fraser Sweet | Member | Educational Assistant | fraser.sweet@rogers.com |
Tom Sheardown | Member | General Manager | tom.sheardown@gmail.com |
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 a Board Treasurer!
Responsible to: Members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District (BBBSOD)
Prepared by: Board of Directors Date: April 2021
Executive Director
Function:
All Board Members are responsible for determining policies and procedures and for monitoring organizational performance to achieve the mandate of the Agency.
In addition to obligation at law and duties as outlined in the Bylaws of the Agency, all Board Members will also be responsible for the following:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assume a leadership role as required (such as President or Secretary)
- Establish policies that guide the Agency in achieving its mandate
- Contribute to the process of establishing strategic direction for the Agency
- Employ the Executive Director and approve their employment contract
- Support and participate in evaluating the Executive Director annually
- Approve Agency budget
- Ensure fiscal stability and financial accountability
- Attend and be prepared for Board and other meetings as required
- Actively contribute to the functioning of the Board and its sub-committees
- Be informed about Agency programs and policies
- Participate in the Board evaluation process
- Ensure that the Agency adheres to the National Standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
- Review the Board’s structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, Committees, Staff and Community to enhance the Agency mandate
- Assist in the recruitment of new Board Members
- Ensure that the Agency adheres to all federal and provincial privacy legislation
- Promotion and support of Agency community events
The Treasurer shall
- Be responsible to the Board for the general administration of funds, including the method of bookkeeping and accounting
- Be responsible for the Annual Financial Report and arranging for an audit
- Be responsible for making financial reports at stated intervals as authorized by the Board, including the Annual Financial Report
- Conduct the Agency’s financial business through such chartered banks as directed by the Board
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Accounting experience and/or CPA preferred
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector screening check
Interested? 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