Call for 2022 Board of Directors

Application Deadline is 12:00p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022

East York East Toronto Family Resources Organization (EYET) is looking for vibrant and engaged community volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors.  Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting (June 20, 2022).

EYET is a non-profit, multi-service agency serving communities and families in Toronto’s east end for over 35 years. Our programs include: housing help services, family supports, newcomer integration, early child development, and licensed child care.  Our mission is to provide programs, services and resources that enhance the well-being of individuals and families and thus engage them in building our communities. Collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, inclusion and innovation are the values which inform and inspire EYET’s response to the evolving needs of communities we serve.

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to exercise leadership skills by participating in the governance and strategic decision-making processes of the organization
  • A platform to network with people who have the same passion for local community social services in a positive team-oriented environment

Candidates will:

  • Be 18 years of age or older and a resident of Toronto
  • Support the vision, mission and values of EYET
  • Reflect the vibrant diversity of the communities we serve
  • Be familiar with a governance-based Board of Directors and non-profit organizations
  • Bring a personal interest in family support, early learning and child development, housing and homelessness and newcomer services.
  • Have some knowledge, skills, and/or experience in community-based services.
  • Attend monthly board meetings and participate on committees

A complete application must include an electronic version of your RESUME with contact information.

Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete a Membership Application Form in advance of the interview date and be asked to provide consent for us to contact 2 references.

Please email your application, including all required documents, to:

nominations@eyetfrp.ca  no later than 12 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022

Thank you for your interest in EYET Family Resources Organization.