Join Secondhand Stories' Board of Directors!

Secondhand Stories is a chicken sanctuary founded in 2021. We are Canada's first registered charity to provide a loving forever home exclusively for chickens. Located in Rideau Lakes, our mission is to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, education & advocacy. Secondhand Stories was founded by partners Liz & Craig Wheeler, has no paid staff, and is 100% volunteer-run. 

As we continue to grow, we're seeking resourceful leaders with the skills and energy to help guide Secondhand Stories' future as we build our inaugural strategic plan.

Requirements

• Commit to a 2-year term, minimum.

• Board members must attend 8 meetings a year.

• We encourage attendance at keystone events.

• Board members must be aligned with the mission of Secondhand Stories.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the organization effectively carries out its mission, vision, and purpose. 

  • Reviewing bylaws, policies, and procedures for necessary updates

• Ensuring the financial health of the organization & providing financial oversight. 

  • Reviewing and approving the annual budget

• Ensuring that the Board is carrying out its duties and regularly assessing its own performance. 

• Ensuring that the organization complies with all aspects of the law, including employment laws. 

• Working to constantly monitor and build the organization's reputation with the general public.

• Contributing to establishing our 3-year strategic plan

Desired Qualifications

• Experience serving as a board member or non-profit employee.

• No personal financial contribution is required to join the board, but we hope candidates will champion our cause and encourage donations from their network.

If you are interested in joining the team, please click below!