Committee of Governance Members (Voluntary)

Holden Street Neighbourhood House is a friendly, welcoming, inclusive community space in the heart of North Fitzroy. We are a wholly not for profit organisation that provides educational, recreational and skills-based programs at low cost. We offer information, social support and food relief services that meets the needs of people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and cultures. We provide a safe place where people can meet others, develop skills and confidence and feel a valued member of their community.

We have volunteer positions available on the Committee of Governance.

Meetings are held 8 times a year, usually on the third Tuesday  of the month from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Sub-committee meetings are usually held on Tuesday or Wednesday nights and/or by arrangement with other Committee Members.

Meetings can be hybrid.

We seek local residents or people interested to support the work of Holden Street who identify as having these skill sets:

• Skills and experience in Finance Management, Fundraising, experience with obtaining Deductible Gift Recipient status/PBI, Strategic Planning, Legal, Marketing, HR, Communications , Education, Community Development & Local Businesses skills.
• Ability (or interest to learn) to work cooperatively in a Committee of Governance.
• Ability to access Teams and work digitally.

Desirable

• Governance experience ideally in incorporated community organisations

• Interest in and understanding of community development principles and practice
• Supportive of environmentally sustainable practices

On average, three to five hours a month - tasks include reading meeting documents, participating in committee and/or subcommittee meetings and providing strategic advice or other supports to the Manager.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.