Become a Board Member

Board of Directors Application Process

Would you like to join the Board of Directors at Regional HIV/AIDS Connection? RHAC Board Members can serve up to 2 consecutive three-year terms. Time commitment is 4-5 hours per month plus committee work as required.

RHAC is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, community-based organization serving London and six counties – Perth, Huron, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford. We are a community-inspired organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for, or affected by the challenges associated with HIV/AIDS/HCV.

How to Apply

Learn more about applying at: hivaidsconnection.ca/jointheboard

Deadline Extended: Prospective board members are asked to submit their résumé and letter of interest to hr@hivaidsconnection.ca by May 15, 2026 at 4 PM.

Applicants whose skills match RHAC’s present Board recruitment needs are selected and invited to participate in an interview with the nominating committee. Successful candidates are then put forward for nomination approval and election (two-year terms) by the Membership at our Annual General Meeting, held in September.

Board Member Responsibility Overview

Each Board Member has the responsibility to work collaboratively, sharing your skills and experiences. Collectively, the Board sets the direction of the organization, ensures resources, and provides strategic oversight through the agency’s strategic plan. Specific experience with board governance is highly desired.

Qualification & Requirements

• Resident of the geographical area RHAC serves: London/Middlesex; Perth; Huron; Elgin; Lambton; or Oxford.

• Willingness to always act in the best interest of the whole organization, balancing the needs of the Board, its staff, its clients and the diverse communities served by RHAC.

• Persons living with HIV/HCV, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, individuals from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, members of diverse ethnocultural communities, and persons with dis/abilities are encouraged to apply.

• Knowledge of/interest in community development, particularly in the health sector.

• A commitment to RHAC’s mission, vision, and values including policy statements and strategic directions (Click here to view our current Strategic Plan).

• A commitment of time, focus, and engagement as outlined above

• Openness to learning.

• Current Police Check within the last 6 months.

• Previous Board or Committee experience would be considered an asset.

• Connections to the diverse communities served by RHAC, and/or to RHAC’s community partners is considered an asset.

Our Commitment to Diversity

RHAC recognizes that a diverse board of directors and work force is critical to accomplishing our mission. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees or board members from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from the 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and diverse backgrounds that meet the requirements of our recruitment postings. We suggest applicants introduce themselves, their stories and lived experiences in their cover letter to their level of comfort.

RHAC recognizes that a diverse workforce and board of directors is critical to realizing our vision and accomplishing our mission. Accordingly, we strive to attract, develop, and retain highly-talented employees and board members from diverse backgrounds to meaningfully engage, empower and support the priority communities we connect with and serve. We strongly encourage people living with HIV/HCV, members of African, Caribbean, Black and other racialized communities, members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disability/disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, members of diverse faith communities, and people with diverse lived/living experiences (including, but not limited to: with substance use, addiction, sex work, and/or incarceration) to apply. We welcome and encourage you to introduce yourself, your story and your lived/living experiences to your level of comfort in your application.

RHAC is committed to and adheres to the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Employment Standards, the Pay Equity Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation. We are committed to integration and to removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. Additionally, we support and encourage applicants on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. RHAC acknowledges that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.