The Optimist Clubs' Park Society of Calgary supports youth-oriented projects in Calgary and area.  We are currently exploring opportunities for community parks development with the City of Calgary Parks Foundation.  In the past few years, we have provided funding to the YMCA (archery shelter and climbing wall at Camp Riveredge), Calgary Stetson Show Band (equipment truck), Calgary Stampede Foundation (Optimist Young Artists' Lounge), and Indefinite Arts Society (kitchen and art gallery).

P.L.A.Y.(Parents Looking after Youth) Community Child Development Centre (P.L.A.Y.) was established to provide high-quality childcare services for children from birth to six (6) years of age. We are a not-for-profit childcare centre that is spiritually, emotionally and physically rich; and inclusive of all regardless of economic status, gender, ability, race or age. <b>Our goal is to create a standard of excellence in childcare, providing programs that meet the diverse needs of the community.</b>
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<li>OUR HISTORY</li>
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P.L.A.Y. was established by parents in 1973. It was funded by a local incentive grant to provide quality care for children in the Hillhurst-Sunnyside area.
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<li>OUR PHILOSOPHY</li>
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Our philosophy is to provide an environment that is safe, secure and supportive of children’s developmental needs. <b>We believe in providing a positive, nurturing environment that will encourage creativity, intellectual curiosity, social interactions, self-help skills, physical activity and emotional development for children.</b> We provide age-appropriate programming that meets the developmental needs of the children.
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<li>WHO YOU ARE:</li>
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Due to our size, working at PLAY is like joining a family. Our team is close-knit, and our parent community is made up of families who have been at PLAY for several years. Finding a volunteer who is the right fit and shares our values is extremely important to us. <b>This means that you'll need to be: flexible, open-minded, hard-working, take initiative, and enjoy working in a small team.</b>

Nifty Fifties is a registered charity that provides a place where Calgary seniors 50+ can come together to enjoy social events, workshops, art classes, bridge and other activities that match their unique needs and social interests. We recognize that seniors strengthen the community and offer a place to enhance their physical, social and emotional well-being.

Parkinson Association of Alberta is the source for support, education and inspiration for people impacted by Parkinson disease and Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes, and engagement in important quality of life research with an emphasis on Alberta.

Parkinson Canada believes in a better life today for People Living with Parkinson’s, and a world without Parkinson’s tomorrow.  Canada has some of the world’s highest rates, and it is growing quickly.  People living with Parkinson’s are at the centre of everything we do at Parkinson Canada. We provide education and services, and we advocate with federal, provincial, and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada. The Parkinson Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure.

 

People living with Parkinson’s count on us to be there at every step of their Parkinson’s journey. To learn more about us, please visit www.parkinson.ca.

Peer Mediation And Skills Training (PMAST) is a registered charity providing skills to youth to deal with bullying and manage conflict for over 22 years. Our mission is to equip youth, families, and communities with the skills to manage conflict peacefully where they live, learn, work and play.

While we recognize the value of awareness campaigns and counseling services, we believe that to really make a difference we need to take a <strong><u>proactive</u></strong> approach and provide the skills to deal with conflict, bullying and violence; issues which affect their emotional and mental well being.  We share practical skills to help participants reduce bullying and tension in their social environments while building respect, compassion, empathy, and resiliency.

PMAST programs go beyond acceptance and inclusiveness; we seek to encourage young people to embrace their differences and learn from the diversity of thought and experience each brings to the table. These programs focus on equipping youth with the tools to better communicate, manage conflict and advocate for themselves in situations where they may feel discriminated against.  The skills we are providing are life skills that our youth take with them to change family dynamics for this and future generations.

PMAST delivers research-based programs which teach youth the practical communication and life skills to manage conflict. We use professional mediators and coaches to support learning in an experiential format in the classroom and we are in the process of converting our programs to online.

 

<span style="font-weight: 400">Plastic-Free YYC is a nonprofit focused on inspiring individuals, collaborating with businesses, and encouraging governing bodies to evoke change and eliminate waste. Our team is made up of passionate waste-fighting warriors who bring their professional expertise across various areas of the business. All of the roles are created, not only to help promote plastic-free solutions but to provide first-hand, career-enhancing experience. Each core team member has the opportunity to shine, with the autonomy to make decisions and truly make a difference in their community.</span>

Historically rooted in the Indigenous culture of the Mi’kmaq First Nation, hockey went on to become Canada’s national winter sport. Now, we’re taking the game off the ice and into the summer sunshine for Play On!, Canada’s street hockey tournament.

The tournament includes a series of street festivals in 9 cities across the country. With Calgary hosting our launch event on July 30th - 31st, 2022. It’s open to all ages and experience levels and no skating skills are required - just grab your sneakers and a stick and you’re ready to play.

<strong>VOLUNTEER BOARD CHAIR</strong>
P<strong>LEASANT HEIGHTS AFTER SCHOOL</strong>

<strong>AccessHR</strong> is excited to partner with <strong>Pleasant Heights After School</strong> for the recruitment of a Board Chair to lead a 6-to-10-person, currently 6-member, volunteer board.

<strong>ABOUT PLEASANT HEIGHTS AFTER SCHOOL</strong>

Pleasant Heights After School (PHAS) is a nonprofit childcare organization serving 3 elementary schools in northwest Calgary. PHAS was one of the first organizations to provide before and after school care to children in the area, opening its first location in 1976.

PHAS now has three locations operating out of King George School, Mount Pleasant Community Centre, and Panorama Hills School with more than 200 elementary school children in kindergarten to grade 6. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff design and deliver innovative programs to support families and provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment.

<strong>OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS</strong>

The Board Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the Board and the Executive Director of PHAS. The ideal candidate will have previous and/or current board and leadership experience along with a strong desire to contribute to a community organization. This role encompasses both operational and governance responsibilities, requiring a strategic and results-driven approach.

<strong>Operational Oversight</strong>
 Work closely with the Executive Director to deliver on operational plans and programming.
 Participate in decision-making related to development and enhancement of programs and services.
 Empower management team to address and resolve operational challenges and issues.
 Ensure financial sustainability and adherence to financial policies.

<strong>Leadership and Governance</strong>
 Lead and empower the Board of Directors, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
 Ensure effective governance practices and adherence to bylaws, policies, and code of conduct.
 Chair board meetings, encouraging open communication and constructive discussions.
 Recruit, orient, and develop board members.

<strong>Strategic Planning</strong>
 Work with Board of Directors to develop a strategic plan for the organization.
 Provide insights and guidance on long-term goals, ensuring sustainability and growth.
 Monitor program effectiveness and work with Board to identify improvement opportunities.

<strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong>

 Leadership: Leadership experience, preferably in a volunteer, nonprofit board setting.
 Board Experience: Experience participating on a board, either paid or volunteer.
 Finance: Business and financial acumen; expertise with budgeting and fiscal management.
 Governance: Comprehensive understanding of governance principles.
 Consensus Builder: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate succinct initiative messages to multiple stakeholders and build consensus.
 People Developer: Track record of strategically delegating responsibilities and fostering an empowering environment to maximize team potential and drive organizational success.
 Strategic: Ability to think strategically and develop & execute long-range plans.
 Community: Commitment to serving the community in alignment with PHAS’s Code of Conduct.
 Change Management: Ability to navigate and lead through change, uncertainty, and unforeseen challenges.

<strong>ASSETS</strong>

 Volunteer or paid Board leadership experience.
 Knowledge of legislation governing non-profit associations and childcare organizations.

<strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong>

 Professional and leadership development opportunities.
 Committed team of Board Members, managers, and front-line workers with diverse backgrounds.
 Outstanding opportunity to grow your network.
 Inclusive environment where innovative ideas are welcome.
 Opportunity to lead Board through transition from an operations board to more of a governance/operations hybrid board.

<strong>POSITION REQUIREMENTS</strong>

 Evening availability to attend board meetings (9/year) and training.
 Resident of Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area.
 Successful completion of a Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Verification.
 Willing to commit to a term of 2 to 3 years.

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to <strong>recruiting@accesshrinc.com</strong>. Please indicate “Board Chair” in the subject line of your email. <strong>The position posting will close at 8:00 pm on February 12th, 2024</strong>.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Pleasant Heights After School is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.

Potential Place is a non-profit mental health agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic mental illness. We hope to help our members lead productive and rewarding lives.

We work to maintain a vibrant community of individuals seeking to overcome barriers presented by mental illness. Through participation, personal development, and individual empowerment, we give people the tools they need to create a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle at work and at home.

We seek out employment opportunities for our members through initiatives like our Employment Program* and provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentorship to our members.

Potential Place advocates for housing for our members. In addition we have two small apartment buildings that house 25 members who live independently.

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he Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre is a registered charity based in Calgary, Alberta, serving the loss community worldwide.

Our mission is to support and connect individuals who have experienced the trauma around miscarriage, stillbirth, Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR), abortion, neonatal loss, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and infertility.

We acknowledge that the journey through loss towards healing is as complex as it is individual. As such, we offer many no-cost pathways to healing including a help line, support groups, peer mentorship, and professional 1:1 sessions.