Call for New Board Members

Squamish Helping Hands Society is a registered charity providing food, shelter, housing and support services to individuals and families living with or threatened by homelessness. We believe everyone matters, and that housing and access to food are human rights.

Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, equality, diversity, collaboration, and mutual contribution. We believe in meeting people where they are, supporting capacity building, and helping individuals move toward the future they want for themselves.

We Are Looking for New Board Directors

We are seeking engaged and community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors and meaningfully contribute to our complex and rewarding work.

Board Directors help guide the organization strategically, provide governance oversight, support organizational sustainability, and act as ambassadors for the mission and values of the Society.

Time Commitment

Board Directors should expect approximately:

• 5–10 hours per month for preparation, meetings, events, and organizational support
• 9–10 Board meetings annually (typically weekday evenings)
• 1 Annual General Meeting
• 1–2 strategic planning sessions annually (half or full day sessions, typically weekends)
• Participation on one standing committee
• Attendance at a minimum of 80% of meetings

Priority Areas of Experience

This year, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience, skills, or a strong understanding of one or more of the following:

• Clinical Counselling and Trauma-Informed Care
• Cybersecurity and IT Risk
• Fundraising and Development
• Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

That said, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who are naturally curious, bring new perspectives, and are committed to supporting vulnerable members of our community.

Join Us

Be part of the solution. Learn, contribute, and help strengthen our community.

Please send a letter of interest by end of day Sunday 31^st May 2026, ideally accompanied by a short bio or resume, to: lpyne@shhs.ca