Call for Volunteers: Directors of Finance & Grants (Board of Directors)

Arrival Aid is a youth-led nonprofit committed to creating positive change within Canada's growing international community. Through interactive workshops and community-based initiatives, we aim to foster connection, build understanding and promote dual integration - ensuring newcomers feel informed, supported, and truly welcomed in their new home.

We are seeking two proactive volunteers to join our Board of Directors in a leadership capacity as Co-Directors of Finance & Grants. These are pivotal governance roles that will guide our financial sustainability and funding strategy.

Each co-director will contribute to both finance and grants but may focus more deeply in one area depending on skillset and interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program and organizational budgets
• Monitor and track spending to ensure transparency
• Identify relevant grants and funding opportunities
• Lead or support the writing and submission of grant proposals
• Maintain a basic system for organizing financial and grant-related documents
• Collaborate with our youth-led team to build sustainable operations
• Attend and contribute to board meetings (remote)

What We are Looking For

• Familiar with budgeting, financial planning, or nonprofit operations (or willing to learn)
• Strong writing or research skills, particularly for grant writing or fundraising
• Organized, independent, and proactive
• Open to learning and growing alongside a collaborative team

What You Will Gain

• Experience in nonprofit leadership and finance/fund development
• A meaningful opportunity to support immigrant and refugee communities
• Flexible hours and 100% remote work
• Supportive team culture with space to share ideas and grow
• A reference, LinkedIn endorsement, or letter of recommendation upon request

How to Apply

Send a short email to info@arrivalaid.ca with the subject line:

Board Application – Director of Finance & Grants

Please include:

• A short statement (1–2 paragraphs) about why you are interested and any relevant experience in finance, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit work
• Your resume or a link to your LinkedIn profile
• (Optional) Any sample work or portfolio (e.g., a grant you have written, a budget you have managed, or a project you have led)