Become a Board Member

Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors

Are you:

  • Passionate about making a difference in the lives of people impacted by gender-based violence?
  • A self-motivated, results-oriented person who has time, energy, and expertise to share?
  • An active supporter of feminist principles of political, economic and social equality?

PearlSpace Support Services Society (PearlSpace), a purpose-driven organization serving women, Two-Spirit, non-binary, gender-diverse, trans people, children and youth throughout the Sea to Sky corridor since 1981, is inviting the nomination of candidates for its Board of Directors. Each candidate must be nominated by a current member of PearlSpace.

Download Board Nomination Package here.

Nominees must provide the following information for consideration of their candidacy:

  1. Nomination form
  2. Board candidate letter of consent
  3. Resume
  4. Short bio (150 – 200 words)
  5. Photo of candidate
  6. And Become a Member
Post 1 Aug 13

Important skills that we look for in a board member:

  • An understanding of the non-profit sector and related issues and challenges.
  • Experience in non-profit board governance and financial management.
  • Experience engaging with governments and the private sector, including the emerging fields of social enterprise and corporate social responsibility.
  • Relevant community or industry experience such as accounting, financial services, human resources, facilities management, law, social services, fund raising.
  • An understanding of systemic discrimination facing women, girls and gender-diverse folks, the dynamics of gender-based violence, and the impacts for children who witness abuse.
  • Enthusiasm and energy to work with a committed team of board members and staff to support women, gender-diverse folks and children throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
  • A background that reflects the contemporary diversity of Canada.

There are ten (10) elected positions on the Board of Directors. There are currently three (3) vacant seats.

All nominations must be received by admin@pearlspace.ca no later than 12:00 pm Friday, September 13, 2024. Nominees are invited to present their candidacy platform in a 2 – 4 minute speech at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2023 at 4:30pm at the PearlSpace’s Squamish Drop In Centre (38021 Third Avenue, Squamish).