Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia (Join the BCANS Board of Directors)

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia is currently recruiting for members to join the Board of Directors. We are a provincial non-profit organization providing support, education, and empowerment to those affected by breast cancer as well as the general public. Responsibilities Serves a minimum 1 year term. Must keep paid membership up to date (membership fee is $15). Prepares for and attends regular board meetings and important related meetings, reviews and comments on the minutes and reports. Attends and participates in the Annual General Meeting. Votes at board meetings and works as a team member and supports board decisions. Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in at least one committee and stays informed about committee matters. Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time. Approves the budget and monitors financial performance in relation to it. Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus. Abide by the BCANS by-laws, follows the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, Rules of Confidentiality, and other policies that apply to the BCANS board. Monitor the performance and participate in the review of the BCANS mission and objectives and the development of a strategic plan. Attends fundraising activities. Servers as a BCANS ambassador in the community and keeps informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of BCANS. Participates in the recruitment of new board members. Brings issues to the attention of the BCANS executive officers. 60% of the Board of Directors must be breast cancer survivors; however you do not need to be a breast cancer survivor to apply. For more information, please contact Lisa Fisher, Office Manager, at 902-465-2685 or lisafisher@bcans.ca.