Amnesty International Canada needs new Board members to do the governance work that keeps the organization healthy and able to carry out its human rights work. We are looking for people with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds. We are particularly interested in finding people with experience in financial and/or human resource management as well as fundraising.
Our definition of membership has recently changed. Only members are eligible to be nominated or vote in elections.
To learn more about Amnesty membership and how to update your status to allow for participation in governance activities, go to amnesty.ca/members.
GOT QUESTIONS?
We are seeking nominations for the Amnesty Canada Board of Directors for 2015: Call for Nominations 2015
Chair - 2 year term
Secretary - 2 year term
4 Director positions - 2 year terms and 1 one year term
Board members must be prepared to contribute up to four hours per month to their work, plus attend four weekend Board meetings a year (expenses covered by Branch). Diversity training and/or a detailed understanding of the work of the Board is an asset.
If you would like your name to appear on the online ballot we must receive your nomination form by 4:00pm (Eastern Time) on May 15, 2015.
Contact the Nominations Committee (nominations@amnesty.ca) to request a nomination form or if you are interested in learning more about one of the Board positions. They will also respond to questions about being part of the Amnesty Canada Board of Directors.
Online Voting:
All Amnesty members will receive communications about Board Member elections each year.
An email with a personalized link to the secure voting site will be sent to all members. All you need to do is to click on the link and you will be presented with an online ballot.
If you are unable to vote electronically, please contact Aden Seaton aseaton@amnesty.ca to arrange an alternative method.
