CMHA HKPR Calls for New Volunteer Member for Board of Directors

Nov 4, 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications to our Board of Directors this November. CMHA HKPR is seeking a volunteer Board Member from Peterborough and County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, or Northumberland County, that is committed to making a difference in our community and has skills and experience that can help guide our organization.

About CMHA HKPR: We are a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of people in our Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) community, through leadership, collaboration, and the continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addictions services. Our vision is a community that embraces and fosters the mental health of everyone.

Why Join Our Board? By becoming a board member at CMHA HKPR, you’ll have the opportunity to:

1. Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, and initiatives that directly impact the mental health landscape in our community.
2. Shape the Future: Help set the direction of CMHA HKPR’s programs and services, ensuring they align with our mission and the evolving needs of the community.
3. Network and Connect: Engage with a diverse group of like-minded individuals, experts, and professionals, expanding your network and learning from others.
4. Leadership Development: Hone your leadership skills and gain valuable experience in governance, strategic planning, and decision-making.
5. Personal Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing you’re playing a pivotal role in improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.

Who We’re Looking For: 

• Commitment to the Mental Health of people in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) community
• The ability to commit to attending monthly board meetings (in-person/virtual) plus participating in committee work requiring additional regular meetings
• Brings diverse perspectives
  • Clinical Settings
  • Healthcare
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
• Leadership
• Passionate community connector with fundraising experience
• Has experience with Community based mental health
• We strongly encourage applications representing minority and Indigenous backgrounds and from individuals with Lived Experience

How to Apply: Please complete the application form found here and detail your education and employment background as well as community involvement.

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Media Contact:
Caitlin Morris, Communications and Community Relations Specialist
cmorris@cmhahkpr.ca  
905-706-0511