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Serve on the TCA Board

The Toronto Council on Aging (TCA) is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and committed individuals who share a passion for celebrating and enhancing the lives of Toronto’s older adult community to join the Board of Directors.

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Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? TCA may be the group for you.

About the organization

The TCA is a charitable non-profit organisation which was incorporated in 1999 as a multi-generational, non-profit, charitable organisation, addressing the issues and concerns of older adults in Toronto. As the number and kinds of not-for-profit and for-profit organisations that now exist in Toronto has grown and, after many successful years trying to cover everything related to aging, TCA is refining its mission and establishing its niche by focussing on challenging ageism and showing the incredible work and influence of older Torontonians.

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Our Vision: A Toronto where seniors are connected, influential and celebrated.

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Our Mission: The TCA strives to showcase and enhance the power and contribution of seniors through celebration and connection.

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The TCA is governed by an intergenerational volunteer Board of Directors and powered by TCA Volunteers who participate in TCA initiatives and spread the word about the strength and contribution of older adults in Toronto.

The ask

As a volunteer organisation, TCA is happy to welcome any interested Torontonians as Board Members and actively supports establishing an organisation that is inclusive and diverse. Like most small nonprofits, we are always looking for people with particular skills and areas of expertise. If you see yourself here or you have skills we haven’t even thought of, why not apply to join our vibrant team.

 

  • Community outreach with older adult communities (particularly racialized and ethnic minority communities)

  • Fundraising

  • Event planning

  • Marketing and promotion

  • Journalism

  • Website development and management

  • Familiarity with seniors organisations (e.g. recreation, social care, health care, NORCs) Familiarity with issues affecting seniors (e.g. housing, neighbourhoods, pensions, community work)

  • Previous work with non-profit organizations

  • Governance and legal expertise

  • Treasurer and/or accounting experience

  • Leadership competencies (strategic planning, issues management, collaboration)

Expectations of Board Members

Directors of the Toronto Council on Aging serve a three-year term and act in the best interests of the Corporation in accordance with its by-laws and applicable legislation. The Board is a volunteer, governance-focused body responsible for overseeing the affairs and strategic direction of TCA.

 

Board members are expected to:

 

  • Attend regular Board meetings (minimum eight per year)

  • Prepare for and actively participate in meetings and decision-making

  • Serve on at least one committee or working group, as needed

  • Act honestly and in good faith, exercising care, diligence, and independent judgment

  • Disclose and manage conflicts of interest in accordance with Board policy

  • Support the mission, values, and long-term sustainability of TCA

 

The Board operates in a hybrid format, with meetings held virtually and occasional in-person sessions for planning and collaboration.

To apply

Please submit a letter of interest (limit of 1 page) with contact information, in confidence, to the TCA’s Administrative Coordinator at:

admin@torontocouncilonaging.com

 

Your submission should be attached to the email as a PDF.  The Executive Committee will review the letters and be in touch.

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