This two-hour workshop offers a first look at becoming a board member for a charity or non-profit organization. The workshop is the first of three which examine the roles and responsibilities of board members and the characteristics of effective boards. This workshop invites you to a conversation about what is asked of you as a board member. Participants will develop confidence and understand how they can make an effective contribution to the board of an organization.

Learning objectives:
During this workshop, with practical applications and discussion we will discuss:

• Roles and responsibilities of boards
• Contributing to organizational culture
• The role of committees
• Assessing tasks and time commitment
• What to expect in an orientation manual
• Addressing risk

Who Should Attend

• Board members and anyone thinking of joining a Board
• Past members of a Board of Directors and who want to explore the experience in a structured way.
• NPO staff, for example Volunteer Resource Managers or EDs, who recruit Board members

Instructor

Board Governance at Volunteer Ottawa is taught by a number of instructors who are highly experienced in senior management and organizational governance. Our Governance faculty includes Jim Pealow, Ben Schlussel, Nancy Barrett, and RoseAnne Leonard.