Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario (ESEO) is currently seeking new Board members in South Eastern Ontario, including Kingston, Frontenac, Hastings and Prince Edward County, Lennox and Addington, Leeds and Grenville. We welcome inquiries from interested community members.
About Us:
Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with epilepsy or seizure disorders through support, education, and other resources. It is our mission to support and advocate for community members affected by epilepsy. We provide a variety of services to spread awareness and assist those with epilepsy. Our services include one-to-one support, group support, free resources, and community displays. We offer services in all of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties, as well as Leeds and Grenville County, Hastings and Prince Edward County.
Our Board of Directors is a group of elected volunteers who are responsible for governing the organization. The Board holds monthly meetings to manage the business and provide direction, supervision, and support for staff who manage the day-to-day activities of the organization.
About You:
ESEO is seeking candidates for a minimum (2) year term. Preferred candidates will have previous Board experience or experience in one or more of the below areas:
| -Expertise in law | -Marketing |
| -Human Resources | -Accounting |
| -Politics | -Epilepsy Medicine |
| -Fund Development | -Strong business connections |
| -Living with epilepsy | -Caregiver of someone living with epilepsy |
Time Commitment:
Board members dedicate approximately (4) hours per month for board activities, which includes:
- Attending monthly board meetings
- Promotion of services and events within their network and social media platforms
- (2) year renewable term
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please complete the below application and send it to us via email to admin@epilepsyresource.org. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the Executive Director, presented to the Board for consideration, and added to the agenda for approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.