Dress for Success Kingston

Board Member - Legal

Dress for Success Kingston - 700 Dalton Avenue, Kingston, ON

Starting Immediately     3-6hrs / month

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Dress for Success Kingston

Dress for Success Kingston

Womens Issues - Kingston, ON
Member For 2 years
Recruiting
Phone613-483-1833
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Email kingston@dressforsuccess.org
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Address700 Dalton Avenue, Kingston, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? Yes
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? Yes

Board Member - Legal

Organization Dress for Success Kingston
Category Board Development & Recruitment
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Dress for Success Kingston is seeking a dedicated volunteer with a legal background to join our Board of Directors. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about women’s empowerment and wants to use their legal expertise to support a local organization making a meaningful impact. As a board member, you will help guide the strategic direction of the organization, ensure compliance with relevant laws and governance standards, and contribute to key decision-making processes.

  • Background Check Required
  • Kingston, ON
  • Starting Immediately
  • 3-6hrs / month
  • 1 Spots Available of 1
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)
Board Member - Legal

Dates and Times

Approx. 4–6 hours per month Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings

Required Qualifications

Key Responsibilities: - Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings - Provide legal insight and guidance on matters related to contracts, risk management, policies, and nonprofit governance - Help review or draft organizational documents such as policies, agreements, or memorandums of understanding - Ensure the organization operates in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards - Support the board in fulfilling its fiduciary and oversight responsibilities - Participate in committee work or special projects as needed Ideal Candidate: - Holds a legal degree or designation (e.g., LLB, JD) and has professional experience in a relevant legal field (corporate, nonprofit, employment, or similar) - Understands nonprofit governance and/or is willing to learn - Demonstrates a passion for community service and women’s empowerment -Can commit time to support the board's work consistently and collaboratively

Position Responsibilities

- Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings - Provide legal insight and guidance on matters related to contracts, risk management, policies, and nonprofit governance - Help review or draft organizational documents such as policies, agreements, or memorandums of understanding - Ensure the organization operates in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards - Support the board in fulfilling its fiduciary and oversight responsibilities - Participate in committee work or special projects as needed

Volunteer Benefits

As a board member, you’ll play a vital role in helping women in our community achieve economic independence. You’ll collaborate with a passionate and committed team while gaining nonprofit leadership experience and making a lasting impact.