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JOIN THE TEAM: Board of Directors



Copy: CAWES Logo | Join the team, Board of Directors. Do you have expertise in finance, marketing, human resources, law, or human resources?

Are you a community-minded individual looking to become involved with an organization during an exciting time of expansion? Do you have expertise in finance, marketing, human resources, law, or human services?


The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES) is recruiting individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you are interested in volunteering your expertise to help deliver on our Mission “to support and empower women and children to live free from domestic violence,” we would like to hear from you! 


The CAWES Board of Directors is a governance and policy-setting board.

Our expectations are that you will:


  • Commit to a three-year term (with the opportunity for a second three-year term)

  • Be a community ambassador and promote our organization

  • Attend and participate in approximately 6-9 board meetings and 6-9 committee meetings per year 

As a CAWES Board member, you will:


  • Gain experience on a governance board

  • Be part of exciting changes at CAWES as we expand our facilities and services

  • Contribute to the safety of women and children in central Alberta who are fleeing domestic violence


If you would like more information about the application process, please contact our Executive Director, Danica Hoffart at 403-346-5643, ext. 9 or via email at executive.director@cawes.com


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