Board Inquiry

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Board of Directors at SFA (St. Francis Advocates). To apply for this position, kindly fill out the inquiry application form provided below. After reviewing your submission, our Board of Directors' President, Patricia Sloan, will contact you to discuss next steps and learn more about your interests in helping to build SFA's future.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you need further information regarding the application process using the form below or calling.

Board Member appointment:

• Eligibility and criteria and conditions of appointment?
  

A. Applicants for the Board of Directors of SFA must meet the following eligibility criteria as specified in legislation and the governing documents of SFA:

• Directors must be at least 18 years old
• Endorse the mission, vision and values of SFA
• Reside or be employed in the geographic areas that SFA serves (Counties of Windsor Essex, Chatham-Kent or Sarnia-Lambton) 
• Undischarged bankrupts are not eligible to serve as a member of the board of directors
• Employees and Employee Spouses are not eligible to serve on the board of directors
• Board members or employees of community agencies currently funded by Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services are not eligible to serve on the board of directors

B. Conditions of appointment to the board of directors of SFA include the following expectations:

• Commit to a minimum of 6 hours per month to perform board and committee duties
• Be able to attend monthly meetings or participate by teleconference or video-conference 
• Fulfill the requirements and responsibilities of a board member as outlined in legislation, bylaws and governance policies of SFA 
• Obtain a police reference check for the vulnerable sector 
• Sign a confidentiality agreement and declaration of conflict of interest