Become a Board Member

Join our Board and Help Shape the Next Chapter of FDOI

For 60 years, FDOI has been there when our community needs it most. Providing food, essentials, and support in a way that preserves dignity.

Today, demand is rising, and we are building the infrastructure to meet it.

This growth requires strong governance.

Why Join the FDOI Board?

As a Board Member, you will:

• Contribute to strong governance, oversight, and long-term sustainability

• Apply your professional expertise where it has clear, local impact

• Be part of an engaged Board focused on accountability and strategy

We are seeking experienced, engaged individuals who want to contribute to meaningful community impact and help guide FDOI through this next phase of growth.

If this sounds like you, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!

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1. Basic Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

City / Area (West Island)(Required)

2. Motivation & Mission Alignment

In a few sentences, what interests you in serving on the board of FDOI?(Required)

(Max 100–150 words)

3. Relevant Board-Level Skills

What skills and expertise would you contribute as a Board member?(Required)

Select up to 3 choices.

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Legal / Governance / Compliance

Strategy / Change / Transformation

Fundraising / Philanthropy

Government / Municipal / Public Affairs

Human Resources / Compensation / Succession

Communications / Marketing / Digital

Real Estate / Facilities / Infrastructure

Community Leadership / Networks

Operations / Systems (scalability, systems, controls, data, reporting)

Other

Other (please specify)(Required)

4. Governance Experience

Have you served on a board of directors or advisory committee before?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please list the organization(s) and your role(s):(Required)

5. Availability & Commitment

In addition to regular Board meetings, board members are expected to contribute time to committee work and other Foundation-related activities, depending on organizational needs and individual availability.

Board meetings require about 4 hours per month, including preparation. Beyond meetings, how much additional time would you reasonably be able to contribute each month?(Required)

5–10 hours

10–15 hours

15 hours or more

Very limited additional time

6. Community & Network Connection

Do you have ties or networks in the West Island community that could be relevant to this role?(Required)

Yes (please describe briefly)

Not specifically, but I am open to serving as an ambassador

If yes, please describe briefly(Required)

7. Language Capacity

Which languages you are comfortable using in a board setting?(Required)

English

French

Bilingual

Other(s)

Other(s):(Required)

8. Length of Commitment

If selected, would you be willing to commit to a full 2-year board mandate?

Yes

Unsure

9. Additional Information

Is there anything else you would like us to know at this stage?

(Max 100 words)

Your application will be submitted to the Nominating Committee. Our selection process includes at least one interview.

To Contact us

Address:

21 Rue du Centre Commercial, Roxboro, QC H8Y 3K6

Phone:

(514) 683-0456

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