Greater St. Catharines Community Health Centre (GSCCHC) is a new non-profit organization committed to providing quality primary health care and social services to the residents of the Greater St. Catharines area. We are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community leaders, professionals and other representatives from the area. Funding is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
A range of community-based health and social services will be provided by a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, health promotion coordinators, social workers, counsellors and other health professionals needed in our community.
Exciting VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER Opportunity
Do you have Finance, Legal, Human Resources or Building Development expertise?
Then consider being part of this groundbreaking initiative! Greater St. Catharines Community Health Centre is looking for people interested in serving in a volunteer capacity on its Board of Directors.
The Greater St. Catharines Community Health Centre (GSCCHC) is a new non-profit community-governed organization funded by the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. As one of more than 80 Community Health Centres across the province, our mission is to enable all our citizens to achieve health, community, and a sense of value. Our holistic, collaborative approach takes into account the broader determinants of health including employment, education, environment, isolation and income.
The Board meets monthly throughout the year for approximately two hours every second Thursday of the month. As well, there is an additional 4 hours of preparation and meeting time required. New members receive orientation to the work of the agency and the role of the Board.
Over the next three years, GSCCHC will proceed through start-up to providing primary health care and a range of health promotion and community development services in Greater St. Catharines. Eight Board Members are currently in place. To support and guide this particularly important phase of our development we are looking for three or four new Members who:
- understand our community and its needs
- have a passion for our cause
- will commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions and special events
- work well in a team environment
- live or work in the Greater St. Catharines area
In addition to the above characteristics, the Board is in particular need of candidates who have experience/senior leadership credentials in finance, law, building management, insurance, or academics.
Board Application Form
If you have any questions, please contact:
Coletta McGrath, Executive Director at 905.688.2558 Ext. 226
If you are interested in applying, click on Board Application Form, fill out and send via:
Fax: 905.688.4678
MISSION: The Greater St. Catharines CHC enables all of our citizens to achieve health,
community and a sense of value.
