Community Living Sarnia-Lambton Seeks Board Members

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton (CLSL) is currently looking for dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors.

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton (CLSL) is currently looking for dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors. With a vision to ensure that all persons live with dignity and share in community life, CLSL's mission is to enrich the lives of people with intellectual and other disabilities by providing supports and services that promote individual choice and life goal achievement.

Board Member Expectations

Board members play a crucial role in overseeing the operations of CLSL, supporting the Executive Director, and protecting the organization from undue risk. Our board is diverse, including business and financial advisors, former educators, and professionals in law, policing, healthcare, and advocacy. All share a deep commitment to the well-being of individuals with developmental and other disabilities.

Key expectations for board members include:

• A 3-year commitment
• Attendance at board meetings held at 6 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month (9 per year)
• Active support of fundraising activities
• Participation in at least one board committee or working group
• An average monthly time commitment of 5 hours
• Strategic, open-minded, collaborative, ethical, respectful, and participatory approach
• Staying informed about CLSL programs and publicly supporting them

Open Positions

There are currently four open positions on the board. We are seeking volunteers who wish to make a meaningful impact in their community and who can contribute their time, skills, and knowledge.

Desired Skills and Expertise

To complement our existing board members, we are looking for individuals with expertise in the following areas:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Legal/Law
• Information Technology
• Communications/Marketing/Public Affairs
• Health and Social Service Care Delivery, Quality, and Performance
• Finance and Accounting
• Governance/Strategic Planning
• Human Resources and Organizational Development
• Risk & Business Management

Impact on the Community

Celebrating 75 years of service, CLSL has been a pillar of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in Sarnia-Lambton. The organization provides a wide range of services, including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, supported living, and community-based activities.

A Word from the Board Chair

Jenny Greensmith, the current Board Chair, encourages interested individuals to apply, stating, "It is my privilege to have been involved with this organization since 2022 and I have seen firsthand the quality of care provided to the people we support. This is an organization with a broad community reach, and I would encourage anyone who wishes to further their governance experience in the volunteer sector to consider applying to join our board."

Application Details

If you are interested in joining CLSL's Board of Directors and making a difference in your community, please apply by August 6, 2024. For more information and to apply online, visit Community Living Sarnia-Lambton's Board Member Application.