Careers
Childcan’s Board of Directors
We currently have openings on our Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, you will provide governance, financial and strategic oversight to advance the mission of Childcan.
You will participate in regular Board meetings (7 meetings annually), support fundraising and signature events, develop and foster stakeholder relationships to promote and advance Childcan within the community while helping meet and sustain its annual fundraising goals. Attendance at Board and Committee meetings can be in-person or virtual.
The Qualifications:
We are looking for Board Members who have:
A passion for the mission of Childcan
Over 18 years of age
Able to give a minimum commitment of one 3-year term, 4 hours/month
Experience in any or all the following to complement the current board structure:
- Prior non-profit/Governance Board experience
- Leadership/Project Management attributes
- Financial/Accounting expertise (CPA)
- Fundraising/Development experience
- Governance expertise
- Past/present affiliation in healthcare sector
- Experience with childhood cancer
Time Commitment:
Long-term (term of 3 years, renewable for 2 terms, for a total of 6 years). Board meetings held 7 times a year. Annual General Meeting held in June.
How to apply:
Please forward your resume, together with a cover letter explaining your key attributes and interest in serving on Childcan’s Board of Directors, to the attention of Susan Marshall, Board Chair at info@childcan.com. Any questions can be directed to Suzanne Fratschko Elliott at info@childcan.com.
There are currently no other vacant positions.
Should you be interested in volunteering, please contact info@childcan.com.
Childcan is a registered charity that provides responsive and compassionate support services for families facing the challenging journey through childhood cancer - from diagnosis, through treatment, post-treatment care or bereavement.
Learn more about Childcan, our Vision, Mission, and Core Values here.