We are looking for new members to join the Richmond Food Bank Society’s Board of Directors. We are committed to recruiting Board members who will support our mission of being a caring organization that provides food assistance, advocacy, and related support for community members in need.
The Board of Directors is a governance board rather than an operational board. While the organization’s day-to-day work is carried out by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, Board members are responsible for ensuring the organization remains true to its mission and fulfills its fiscal and legal obligations.
Member Terms:
Each Member at Large is elected by the current Board of Directors at initiation and will serve until the annual general meeting of that term. Directors may be appointed or elected as Members at Large for consecutive terms.
Term Limits:
Members at Large are elected by the Board of Directors for a one-year term, beginning at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Members at Large may serve additional terms up to a maximum of six terms.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Acknowledgement of Responsibilities – read, understand and follow the Society’s Constitution, Bylaws, Ethical Food Banking Code and other governing documents that support the RFBS’s mission, vision, and values. All Board Members sign the Consent to Act as a Director for each term they serve.
- Fiduciary Duty – act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interests of RFBS, when overseeing the Society’s affairs
- Confidentiality – maintain confidentiality of any sensitive information relating to the Society’s operations, clients, donors, financial affairs, or strategic plans and use this information for the sole purpose of fulfilling role as a Member at Large
- Conflict of Interest – disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest that may arise in the course of being a Member at Large on the Board of Directors
- Time Commitment – regularly attend monthly board meetings according to the schedule, attending the majority of these throughout the term. Participation in board meetings, including annual budget approval, strategic plan and monthly financial statements
- Board Committees – participate in a minimum of one board committee
- Other – Fulfill such other board assignments as appropriate and needed
Skills & Experience:
- Values that are consistent with the Richmond Food Bank
- Knowledge and understanding of food security needs in Richmond
- A commitment to social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Expertise in areas such as advocacy, communications, community development, education, finance, fundraising, human resources, leadership, public health, risk management, strategic planning, and/or technology
- Experience using Microsoft Office, One Drive or Google Drive
Application Process
If you would like to apply, please send in your resume and cover letter to info@rfbs.org by Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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