Join our Board of Directors and make a lasting impact in our community.

ABOUT HALTON WOMEN’S PLACE
Halton Women’s Place is the only women’s shelter in the Halton region, providing emergency safe
shelter and community outreach services to women and children experiencing domestic violence
and abuse.

OUR VISION
A future where women and children are safe, supported and free from violence and abuse.

OUR MISSION
Halton Women’s Place is a gateway to safety, support and advocacy for women and children who
have experienced violence and abuse as they rebuild their lives.

VALUES
HOPE
We honour the resilience and dignity of our clients, fostering compassionate environments that
support healing and independence.

CHOICE
We recognize and respect a woman’s right to self-determination, and we support and empower her
decision-making.

COLLABORATION
We work in partnership with survivors and our community to build a supportive network and drive
collective impact.

EXCELLENCE
We commit to continuous learning and innovation, delivering high quality, forward-thinking
programs that meet the evolving needs of survivors and their families.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Halton Women’s Place (HWP) is an independent, not for profit charitable organization that
provides shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially, and sexually abused
women and their dependent children and is dedicated to ending violence against women and
their children.

The HWP Governance Committee of the Board of Directors is seeking a new Board Member
who is passionate about our mission and values to join our Volunteer Board. We are recruiting
a Board Member who reflects the diversity of our community to ensure a broad spectrum of
perspectives are represented in decision making. Serving on the Board is an extraordinary
opportunity for individuals who share HWP vision and who live in one of the communities
within Halton.

The selected Board Member will have previous experience in one or more of the
following: non-profit sector, community safety, health care and legal. The ideal Board Member
will have previous board experience.

As a Board Member, you will be required to:
 Participate fully in the deliberations of the Board, encourage open discussion, ask
relevant and probing questions at the strategic level.
 Review management’s strategic plans and initiatives, provide input on, and monitor
performance.
 Provide financial oversight, assessing and monitoring program costs, ensuring
organizational financial health.
 Consider principal risks and provide recommendations on how best to manage and
mitigate.
 Monitor and assess the Board’s effectiveness in fulfilling all the responsibilities of its
mandate.
 Work collegially as part of a team, respecting the views of others on the Board.
 Demonstrate a commitment to learning, taking advantage of opportunities for continued
development.
Term
As a Director, you will serve a term of three years, with eligibility for reappointment for one
additional term.

Time Commitment
Meetings of the Board of Directors are currently held on the last Wednesday of each month from
6:00-8:00 pm except for July and August when no meetings are held. Board members also serve on
committees as needed. Board meetings alternate between being held in person in Burlington,
Ontario and virtually.

Application Process
If you would like to be part of a dynamic, committed, volunteer Board of Directors that will impact
the lives of women and their children in Halton, please apply with a brief cover letter and resume,
clearly stating the reasons why you would be an excellent candidate for this position.

All applications received will be reviewed by the Governance Committee. Candidates who are
shortlisted will undergo interviews with committee members, and the final list of potential
candidates will be presented to the Board. Those who are chosen will be required to attend Board
meetings before being officially nominated for election at Halton Women’s Place Annual General
Meeting which will take place in September 2026.

Halton Women’s Place is committed to an inclusive Board selection process to attract all
candidates. Matters related to Board and committee members are guided by principles that
embrace values, policies and practices that ensure all people represented are treated fairly in the
work of our mission and delivery of service, without regard to race, ethnicity, age, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, marital
status, religion or other bias. HWP welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects
of the selection process.

To apply, please reach out to Cathy Mudge at cmudge@haltonwomensplace.com by April 17th,
2026.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of women and children in our community.