Neighbourhood Information Post

Neighbourhood Information Post (N.I.P.) is a non-profit, community-based organization, which serves the downtown eastern core of Toronto since 1971. The services that we provide include information and referral, mail and message (for the homeless), telephone and computer (Internet) access, supportive counseling, form-filling, advocacy, translation, housing support, and an annual free income-tax clinic. The majority of our clients is extremely disadvantaged, isolated and/ or marginalized (e.g. people who are homeless/under-housed, refugees and immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada, women leaving abusive relationships, people who have a history of being in conflict with the law, people with mental health problems).

We are currently looking for committed volunteers who live or work in the Downtown Toronto East area to serve on our Board of Directors.

Responsibilities include:
• Develop long/short-range goals and objectives, and approve programs to meet them
• Establish priorities of programs and services
• Keep abreast of community needs and trends, so these factors may be reflected in organization policies and programs
• Direct the organization according to the stated Constitution and By-Laws
• Participate in Sub-Committee work
• Attend regular Board Meetings

Experience and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work as a team player
• Commitment to organization’s values and philosophy

Preferred

• Good knowledge of the Downtown Toronto East community
• Legal background/skills
• Community Leadership
• Understanding of non-profit organizational management

Please call Gladys Wong at 416-924-2543 for more information.

Neighbourhood Information Post

269 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 2G3
Fax: 416-924-5491 or email: nipost@nipost.org