Board of Governance (Voluntary)

Make a Difference in Your Community

At Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House, we are proud to be at the heart of our community — providing a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all ages can connect, learn, participate and build meaningful friendships.

For more than 40 years, our House has continued to grow and strengthen through the commitment of passionate volunteers, community members and supporters.

We are currently seeking new volunteer Board Members to join our Governance Committee and help shape the future direction of Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House.

You don’t need to have previous Board experience. If you have skills, ideas, community knowledge, professional experience, or simply a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Every contribution matters, and your involvement can help ensure Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House continues to meet the changing needs of our community.

THE ROLE INVOLVES

• Attending Board meetings every two months
• Providing occasional support and input throughout the year
• Contributing ideas, skills and community knowledge
• Helping guide the strategic direction and future of the House
• Supporting good governance and ensuring the House continues to serve our community effectively
• Working collaboratively with other Board Members, staff, volunteers and community partners

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. You may have skills in:

• Community development
• Finance or business
• Governance
• Marketing and communications
• Fundraising
• Human resources
• Education
• Health and wellbeing
• Event planning
• Local community networks

Or perhaps you simply have a strong connection to the local community and a genuine desire to contribute.

INTERESTED?

If you would like to become involved or simply have a conversation about what being a volunteer Board Member involves, we would love to hear from you.

Interested parties please contact  Andrea McCall at andrea@andreamccall.com.au, using the subject line: Board of Governance  (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

OUR VISION

To be a place for community connection, information, educational and recreational programs, to enhance the well-being of the Mount Eliza community and the surrounding communities.

OUR MISSION

To deliver programs and services to meet the needs of the community and improve the visibility of the organisation within the local and surrounding communities.

OUR PURPOSE

Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House’s purpose is to provide social connection to reduce isolation and loneliness in a safe, inviting, non-judgmental environment regardless of age, religion, political views, or gender. We will act to:

• Reduce isolation and provide a safe space for the community to reconnect and links to services in the area
• Increase membership of the Neighbourhood House
• Provide pathways for learning through a suite of programs and events
• Advocate for community members
• Collaboration with other organisations and services
• Increase programs offered to the community
• Empower community members to address their needs

OUR STRATEGIC GOALS

• Within the context of the above and our values (below), our strategic focus will be to Increase our connection with our community by:
  
  • Creating new connections by partnerships with schools and other community organisations
• Re-energise our existing programs and develop new programs to target the demographics we are not reaching, such as school age children and those in the workforce
• Strengthen our visibility in the local and surrounding community by developing an appropriate marketing plan

Review our financial sustainability and develop a plan for the future.

Prior experience of Governance in the Neighbourhood House Sector is preferred.