Volunteer Board of Directors: End FGM Canada Network

The End FGM Canada Network is seeking dedicated, values‐driven volunteers to join our Board of Directors. We are a national, survivor‐led advocacy organization working to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Canada through education, policy change, community engagement, and survivor‐centered leadership.

We are specifically recruiting individuals with medical, legal, board governance/ nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to strengthen our leadership capacity and support our growing national mandate.

About the Role

Board Members provide strategic direction, governance oversight, and mission‐aligned leadership. This is a working board, and members actively contribute their time, expertise, and lived or professional experience. Terms are 2 years, with an estimated commitment of 4–6 hours per month.

Priority Skill Areas
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with experience in:

• Medical or clinical practice – physicians, nurses, midwives, OBGYNs, public health professionals, or anyone with expertise in women’s health and or global health
• Legal expertise – lawyers, legal scholars, human rights specialists, or professionals with experience in gender‐based violence, immigration, or child protection law
• Board governance/ nonprofit leadership – individuals who have served on boards or have experience in governance, policy, or strategic oversight at an Executive Director level
• Fundraising – grant writing, fundraising, donor relationship management
• Lived experience – survivors of FGM/C and individuals from impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and governance oversight
• Participate in monthly virtual board meetings
• Support advocacy, public education, and community partnerships
• Contribute to policy development, communications, or fundraising initiatives
• Uphold survivor‐centered, trauma‐informed values
• Represent the Network with professionalism and integrity

What You Bring

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of End FGM Canada Network
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work respectfully in multicultural and trauma‐informed environments
• Reliability, integrity, and willingness to contribute time and expertise
• Passion for creating meaningful change in Canada

Time Commitment

• 4–6 hours per month
• Monthly virtual meetings
• Occasional committee or project work

Comment postuler:

• A short statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs)
• Your resume or LinkedIn profile
• Send applications to: [email protected] with the Email title End FGM Canada Board Member Application
• Deadline is June 15th, 2026