Board Member
Join the Board of Palms International Volunteering (2 positions available)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you have senior corporate experience and networks which you are wanting to utilise to support the not for profit sector now? Are you interested in serving in a purpose-driven small NGO to help build its resources to support its mission with our Pacific and Asian partners? If so, Palms International Volunteering is inviting applications now for our Board of Directors.
About Us: Palms International Volunteering has, for 65 years, been committed to empowering communities through long term volunteer programs to support sustainable development. We seek to foster global solidarity and create lasting change in the lives of those we serve.
What We Are Looking For: We are looking for dynamic individuals with: • Business Acumen: Background in business development, operational transformation, strategic planning, and corporate fundraising. Experienced and qualified Board directors (eg: GAICD) are particularly encouraged to apply. • Network Connections: Ability to leverage professional networks and other potential supporters of the Palms mission, to lift our profile and support our professional recruitment, fundraising and potential social enterprise objectives. • Negotiation and Legal Expertise: including company secretary, NGO governance and regulatory compliance, and merger/partnership negotiations. • Pacific Island or South East Asian Background: Members of the diaspora from the countries with which we partner are encouraged to apply. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: First Nations Australians are always encouraged to join us.
Your Role: As a Board member, you will: • Provide governance, strategic guidance and oversight. • Develop and implement major fundraising strategies. • Leverage your professional network to support the organisation’s volunteer recruitment objectives and negotiate collaborative partnerships. • Support and advise the Executive Director to develop a sustainable foundation for growth .
Why Join Us: • Impact: Play a crucial role in transforming communities and lives. • Collaboration: Work with a passionate and diverse team dedicated to social change. • Creativity: Exercise your leadership skills and leverage your connections to build.
How to Apply: If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to [email protected].
Join us in our mission to create a better world, one community at a time.