The Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association (AHPCA) is seeking engaged leaders from across Alberta to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
AHPCA works to advance hospice palliative care through education, advocacy, collaboration, and capacity building. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about community impact and interested in helping guide the organization's strategic direction and future growth. Commitment includes monthly virtual Board meetings (1-2 hours), two in-person meetings each year (travel expenses reimbursed), and occasional committee participation.
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit leadership, governance, finance, law, government relations, communications, fundraising, or community leadership is welcome. Help us strengthen hospice palliative care for Albertans.
To learn more or express your interest, contact Natalie Joly, Board Director, at contact@nataliejoly.ca.
We Are Particularly Interested in Hearing From Individuals With Experience In:
- Nonprofit governance
- Healthcare, hospice, palliative care, or continuing care
- Government relations and public policy
- Grant funding and fund development
- Finance, accounting, or risk management
- Human resources Legal expertise Communications and marketing
What Board Members Do
Board Directors help guide the long-term success of AHPCA by:
- Providing strategic direction and oversight for the organization
- Ensuring responsible stewardship of financial and organizational resources
- Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Executive Director
- Monitoring organizational performance and progress toward goals
- Contributing expertise, perspectives, and community connections
- Acting as ambassadors for hospice palliative care and AHPCA across Alberta
Commitment
This is a volunteer position and reasonable travel expenses for Board business are reimbursed.
The Board currently meets:
- Monthly by videoconference (typically 1-2 hours)
- Twice annually in person (typically alternating between Edmonton and Calgary)
- Periodically through committee work and email discussions as needed
Why Join?
Serving on the AHPCA Board is an opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact on hospice palliative care across Alberta
- Contribute your skills and expertise to an important provincial organization
- Collaborate with a dedicated group of volunteer leaders
- Build relationships across Alberta's healthcare and nonprofit sectors
- Help shape the future of compassionate end-of-life care
How to Apply?
Email your CV & a letter of interest to: contact@nataliejoly.ca (Attn. Board Directors) with the Subject AHPCA Board – [Your Name].
Deadline: November 10, 2026
