JOIN OUR BOARD

Thank you for your interest in joining the MAID Family Support Society Board of Directors. Our board members play a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission to provide compassionate support for families navigating medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Please complete this application form. Your responses will help us understand your background, interests, and how you might contribute to the board’s work.

Director role overview

Families and friends affected by Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) often face complex emotions, difficult conversations, and a need for one-on-one, personalized support. MAID Family Support Society is a national charity that exists to ensure friends and family are supported before, during, and after a loved one’s MAID journey.

As demand for our services continues to grow, we are looking for new volunteer Board Members across Canada. We are seeking people who are:

  • Compassionate, thoughtful, and collaborative
  • Excited to contribute their skills and ideas
  • Passionate about strengthening support for families

Whether you bring professional expertise, lived experience, nonprofit leadership, or a strong interest in our mission, your contribution can help shape the future of our organization and its impact.

We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Finance and operations
  • HR and employment law
  • Nonprofit governance
  • IT, data, and analytics

Our board works entirely remotely, making participation possible regardless of where you live in Canada. Board members are expected to:

  • Attend all board meetings. We meet for two hours, once every six weeks, over Zoom.
  • Serve on at least one of the following existing or future committees: Policy and governance; fundraising; recruitment; marketing and communications.
  • Occasionally attend virtual national or local volunteer meetings and training.
  • Attend fundraising events in their geographic area.

Our focus is support, not advocacy. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for individuals and families navigating a loved one’s MAID decision.

Join us in ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

Application for MFSS board of directors

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Relevant skills, expertise, or areas of knowledge(Required)
Have you served on a board of directors before?(Required)
Board members are expected to: Attend regular virtual board meetings (currently every 6 weeks); commit to a 2-year term; participate in at least one committee or working group; act as an ambassador for MFSS; support fundraising and community awareness efforts. Can you commit to these expectations?(Required)