Employment Opportunities
VOLUNTEER POSITION: ROOFTOPS CANADA/ ABRI INTERNATIONAL - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Rooftops Canada/Abri International is the international development program of co-operative and social housing organizations in Canada. Rooftops Canada is looking for candidates from Ontario to fill two vacancies on the Board of Directors. Board Members serve for a three-year term. They will be representing:
· Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada), and
· Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA).
Rooftops Canada supports co-operative and community-based housing organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and promotes direct links through exchange visits and partnerships between Canadian and overseas partners. Rooftops Canada promotes increased awareness of development and shelter issues in Canada through an education program delivered by a national network of local committees. Directors and local committees also fundraise to support Rooftops Canada’s programs.
Job Description: Rooftops Canada Board members are active, working Directors. Directors assist in establishing policies for the organization, identifying priorities for the overseas and development education programs, reviewing and approving projects and financial reports. Each Director works with volunteers in their own region to carry out education work and assist with fundraising. Directors should have the necessary time to work locally and to participate in at least three Board meetings per year, (two of these are face-to-face) and held over a Friday and Saturday in Toronto. Rooftops Canada covers all expenses and Directors volunteer their time.
If interested, please apply in writing indicating the position you are applying for to the address below with the following information:
- Experience in co-op housing, social housing and/or other relevant social justice movements in Canada.
- Experience and/or interest in developing countries and global education.
- Interest and/or experience in working with Rooftops Canada.
- Their ability to fulfil the Board members job description.
Applications Deadline: Submit your applications for the CHF Canada position by March 1 and by March 31, 2010 for the ONPHA position. Applications can be sent by mail to
Rooftops Canada - 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite #313, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2T9
Email: thandi@rooftops.ca
Fax: 416-366-3876.
Attention: Thandi Nkomo
For more information about Rooftops Canada, navigate our website, www.rooftops.ca or contact Thandi Nkomo at 416-366-1445 ext 233.
Rooftops Canada is committed to a Board of Directors which reflects the diversity of the co-operative and social housing sector and we welcome and encourage applications from people of colour, aboriginal people and people with disabilities.

