Non-profit board positions / Volunteer

Role: Board Member
Type: non-profit board / unpaid
Organization: Circulate Society
Location: Virtual/remote - Canada wide- preferably on the east coast

You’re invited to help shape the next chapter of Circulate.

Circulate began as a community-led vision: creating accessible spaces for rest, warmth, and connection through community hosted wood-fired sauna, thermal cycling, nature, and collective care.

As we continue to grow, we are forming a working Board of Directors and recruiting for leadership roles. We aim to be rooted in collaboration, transparency, and grassroots leadership. We’re inviting people who care about community wellbeing, accessibility, culture, and regenerative pathways to join us in guiding Circulate forward.

We are building a board that is both governing and hands-on, where members contribute their skills while helping ensure the organization remains healthy, and community-centered.

Executive Officer Roles (Core Leadership)

• Board Chair / President — facilitates meetings and helps align board work with Circulate’s mission. FILLED
• Vice Chair / Vice President — supports leadership continuity and strategic planning. OPEN
• Treasurer — supports financial stewardship, budgeting, and reporting. OPEN
• Secretary — maintains records, meeting notes, and governance documentation. OPEN

Committee & Working Roles- All areas are currently open.

• Programming & Scheduling: Plans and organizes offerings and events.
• Volunteer & Staff Coordination (onboarding, training support, and care for volunteers): Oversees onboarding volunteers, staff, interns, training and being a point of contact.
• Operations & Safety: includes landscape, groundwork, gardening: Oversees the maintenance, safety, and standards,
• Community Outreach & Partnerships: Focuses on building and maintaining relationships.
• Fundraising & Development: - key project committee for 2026: Leads initiatives to secure donations, grants, and sponsorships for operations and programs.
• Marketing & Communications: Support Circulate’s public image, social media, and promotion.
• Admin, Records, Governance & Legal Compliance: Ensures Circulate complies with legal regulations, safety standards, and insurance requirements.

These roles are collaborative and evolving. We welcome people to step into areas aligned with their interests, experience, and capacity. You don’t need prior board experience; lived experience, care for community, and a willingness to learn together are deeply valued.

Time Commitment
We gather as a board once per month for approximately 1–2 hours. Additional involvement varies by role and season, generally between 3-5 hours per month total. We aim to create participation that feels sustainable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

Board Exchange & Perks
While board roles are volunteer-based, we believe in meaningful exchange and mutual care. Board members receive:

• Free or discounted access to Circulate spaces which includes sauna sessions and the community spaces.
• Opportunities to co-shape a growing community wellness initiative
• Leadership, governance, and nonprofit development experience
• Connection with a network of practitioners, facilitators, artists, and community leaders
• Skill-building in collaborative decision-making and community stewardship
• A supportive environment rooted in shared learning, care, and relationship-building

Circulate is still growing its systems and governance, and part of this invitation is to co-build those foundations together.

If this resonates, we would love to connect for a conversation and share more about Circulate and how you might be part of stewarding this next phase. Please submit a short letter of interest outlining: the role you would like to fill, your previous board/governance experience (if any), and why supporting Circulate interests you. Email board@circulatecommunity.org .

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Thank you for your interest.