Join the CFW Board

About Charlie’s FreeWheels:

Charlie’s FreeWheels uses bicycles to support the development of empowered young leaders, and self-assured young cyclists. We do this by improving youth access to bicycles, facilitating bicycle-related skill development, and inspiring youth to ride with confidence.

Charlie’s FreeWheels is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Charlie’s FreeWheels Board of Directors.  

About the Board: 

The Charlie’s FreeWheels board is a working board. That means we actively contribute our time, resources, and skills to support our staff and volunteers.

Collectively, the Board is responsible for:

• supporting the staff, volunteers, and other Board members of Charlie’s FreeWheels to fulfill the mission and vision of the organization

• ensuring that Charlie’s FreeWheels remains accountable to its stakeholders

• monitoring and ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization

• developing and monitoring progress against the organization’s strategic plan 

• reviewing and approving organizational policies, in consultation with staff

• fostering a climate whereby everyone involved with Charlie’s FreeWheels upholds the highest ethical standards 

As a Board member, you would be responsible for: 

• Attending and participating in monthly Board and committee meetings and special events (board meetings are currently being held in person with a virtual attendance option);

• Coordinating and/or participating in at least one committee (e.g., Policy, Procedures & Legal, Fundraising, Finance, Communications & Marketing, Board Development & Operations, Human Resources, Partnerships); 

• Completing tasks as agreed to in Board and committee meeting minutes;

• Supporting fundraising efforts, soliciting donations from others, and identifying and introducing potential donors, or making a personally significant annual charitable contribution

• Reviewing and upholding all organizational bylaws and policies.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Charlie’s FreeWheels is particularly interested in applications from potential candidates with skills, knowledge and experience related to:

• Fundraising

• Finance and Budgeting

• Relationships within the cycling community, Regent Park/Moss Park Community, and/or equity/community organizations

• Risk management, policies, procedures and legal skills

• Knowledge of racial justice, gender equity, queer & trans liberation, and economic equity issues

• Lived experience as a racialized person and/or a person of a marginalized gender 

• Those with an existing relationship with Charlie’s FreeWheels (e.g. current/past participants, past staff, current/past volunteers, supporters)

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with and/or demonstrated commitment to non-profit organizations;

• Interest in and understanding of cycling issues and resources in Toronto;

• Equity and racial justice competencies, including an understanding of anti-oppression and equity practices;

• Work or volunteer experience related to the board responsibilities highlighted above.

Board members should expect to contribute between 8-10 hours per month and be prepared to make a personally significant financial contribution to Charlie’s annually.

Equity and Accessibility

Charlie’s FreeWheels is committed to equity in the workplace and on the Board of Directors.  

Charlie’s FreeWheels is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities with interest in joining the board of directors. 

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• a CV; and,

• a letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Board and what you would bring to the Board with reference to the specific skills, knowledge and experience the board is currently recruiting for

Applications should be submitted to claire@charliesfreewheels.ca by April 17, 2024. Please make the subject of your email “Board Application.” 

Questions? Email claire@charliesfreewheels.ca with the subject line: CFW Board