Youth on Boards
Governance in Motion
Funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec, this program provides youth (16-30) with Board of Directors training, skills and confidence in order to contribute to local and organisational change.
Youth on Boards provides participants with training for how to be on a board of directors and provides the skills necessary to be better members of committees and boards. The workshop explores the laws that govern boards of directors, non-profit organisational structures, and the roles and procedures of board meetings. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in a mock board meeting to practise these newfound skills.
The Expression of Interest submission for the February 21–22, 2026 Cohort is now closed.
Some benefits of being on a board of directors
Being exposed to a variety of interests/opinions/skill sets, and seeing how a decisions are made in a group setting;
Gaining management skills;
Broadening your networking and career goals.
What to expect
The 2-day training includes:
Catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided for the entire weekend;
3 Interactive Workshops: Boards 101, The Laws that Govern Boards, What NOT to do at a Board Meeting;
A Mock Board Meeting;
A Certificate of completion, & list of recommended nonprofits seeking board membership.
Take a look at the photos from the past cohorts!
