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Volunteer Description: Board Director

SUMMARY

For more than 44 years, Daybreak Housing has been rooted in compassion and community in Ottawa, walking alongside single adults as they rebuild their lives through supportive, affordable housing. Across six homes throughout the city, we offer more than shelter—we create safe, stable, and dignified places where people can belong, heal, and rediscover hope and opportunity. Our housing is paired with personalized supports that help residents navigate mental health challenges, addiction, and financial instability, empowering them to move forward with confidence.

At Daybreak Housing, we believe housing is more than a roof, it is the foundation for dignity, possibility, and a thriving community. We are guided by a bold vision of a future where everyone has access to safe, affordable housing and no one is left behind. Through partnerships with local organizations, and the commitment of volunteers and generous donors, we work toward lasting, systemic solutions to homelessness and housing insecurity in Ottawa.

Daybreak Housing is seeking passionate and purpose-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors. Board members play a critical role in shaping our future, strengthening governance, and helping turn our shared vision into reality, ensuring every individual has access to safe, supportive, and affordable housing, today and for generations to come.

We are seeking three (3) volunteer Board members with preferred qualifications:

  • Non-profit governance, compliance and risk management

  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Legal, HR, IT

  • Background in donor stewardship or donor relations

 

DUTIES

Board Directors are responsible for:

  • Attending monthly Board meetings

  • Attend the Annual General Meeting

  • Serving on at least one standing committee

  • Contributing to the development of Daybreak Housing’s strategic direction and long-term vision.

  • Supporting the organization’s role as a supportive housing provider and its impact on addressing homelessness in Ottawa.

  • Participating in the annual review and oversight of strategic objectives.

  • Participating in the annual review and approval of organizational policies, the annual budget, and required reporting.

 

TIME COMMITMENT

Directors serve a two-year term. The expected time commitment includes one to two meetings per month (approximately 2–3 hours), including committee meetings. Meetings may be held in person or virtually.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Preference will be given to applicants residing in the National Capital Region (Ottawa–Gatineau)

  • Knowledge of both English and French is considered an asset.

 

Daybreak recognizes the value that diversity brings to our Board and the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds including gender, race, ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation and those with disabilities and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values of inclusion.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Please share a brief introduction, your CV and a letter of interest with Kate Moore to kate.moore@daybreakhousing.org by February 28th, 2026

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