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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is an independent, not for profit charitable organization that supports some of society’s most vulnerable populations – women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. We run more than 30 programs that work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.
EFry supports a diverse range of clients, from newborn to senior citizens, many of whom are grappling with poverty or homelessness and lack the necessary resources to transform their lives. Our mission is to provide these individuals with the tools they need to build more stable and promising futures for themselves and their loved ones. Each year, we help 10,000 clients with this goal in mind. Our funding comes from a combination of government contracts and private sector donations. Many of our programs, such as those under the JustKids umbrella, are made possible solely through the generosity of grantees and donors.
Volunteers are a vital part of the EFry family. Eighty-five years ago, a small group of volunteers who were determined to make a difference created EFry after witnessing the poor treatment of women in the justice system. Today, volunteers remain at the heart of all we do, supporting our programs in prisons, at our facilities and in the community.
To learn more about our work and impact, please visit our website at www.efry.com
The EFry Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors is seeking three new Board Members who are passionate about our mission and values to join our Volunteer Board.
EFry is actively recruiting Directors who are:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular attendance at Board Meetings and other important events include:
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please view our Board Candidate Guide here, where you can learn more about the position.
EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating in the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities, indigenous communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women, and those with disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.
Ending Violence Association of BC acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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