Fostering volunteerism in the Yukon.
Call us: 867-456-4304 | Email Us
Call us: 867-456-4304 | Email Us
The Yukon Council on Aging is a volunteer organization of Yukon Seniors (55+) administered by a Board of Directors elected from its membership. Our vision is that all Yukon older adults (55+) can flourish and thrive as they age, and age in place for as long as possible. Three Board positions will be elected at the AGM on May 7, 2024 for a two-year term.
An effective board requires members with a variety of
skills and enthusiasm to achieve positive outcomes! These skills may
include:
● Knowledge of accounting and/or financial management
● Human resources experience and skills
● Advocacy skills
● IT/Computer skills
● Team building skills
● Leadership skills
● Communication skills
Job descriptions for the positions of President, Treasurer and Director are available. Joining the Yukon Council on Aging board makes you part of a growing community of older Yukoners committed to quality of life and engagement for all older adults. Our broad base of members gives YCOA a unique voice on important issues like housing, health care and income supports.
Board Members oversee YCOA's direct services to Yukoners. These include
the Seniors Information Centre, where seniors get up-to-date information
about government and other programs; the Home and Yard Maintenance
service, which links seniors who need jobs done with workers who can do
them, and YCOA's Learning for Life events -- presentations by experts on
real-life topics of special interest to older adults in Yukon.
To keep on top of these and other happenings, the Board produces the
Sourdough Chronicle, a regular newsletter devoted exclusively to local
news and happenings for our age group. YCOA also publishes a useful
information guide and a list of seniors' discounts available from Yukon
businesses.
The volunteer Board members meet monthly and perform a variety of tasks between the meetings.
This is an opportunity to help optimize the lives of Yukon older adults, to create change and to make new friends.
