This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our community by becoming a board member! 

 

The Board of Directors provides effective governance and strategic oversight aligned with The Hospice Hub’s mission and strategic priorities, and the Board’s fiduciary obligations.  The Board is seeking passionate, skilled, and community-minded individuals.  By offering your time, professional expertise, and energy, you will contribute to building The Hospice Hub into a thriving, dynamic, and financially sustainable organization. 

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You will help the Board to shape strategy, secure funding, build a hospice residence, and ensure the organization meets the standards of quality hospice care.  Directors will also serve as ambassadors, supporting relationships that strengthen the hospice’s impact and champion our values in the community.  We invite you to look at our Strategic Plan which sets out the strategic directions and priorities.

 

What skills and experience are needed​

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with experience or interest in:

• Governance, leadership, and board experience

• Finance, accounting, budgeting

• Fundraising, donor management, and communications

• Healthcare, palliative care, or hospice services​

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Where do you live or work​

The Board is aiming to achieve community representation in its board membership.  The Hospice Hub serves Perth, Smiths Falls, Portland, Westport, and surrounding areas.  We serve the same community as the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. 

 

What is involved

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• Monthly board meetings (8 meetings a year; 8 to 10 hours per month)

• Active participation in committees and working groups (4 to 6 hours per month)

• Community outreach and advocacy

• Board positions involve a three-year term, which is renewable for another three-year term.

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How to apply​

Please provide a letter of interest along with your resume outlining your interest in a board position to chair@thehospicehub.ca by Friday, July 31, 2026.​