Brief Description:

KWIC is a charitable organization located in Nogojiwanong | Peterborough that connects global issues to
local initiatives. We create opportunities that can change how people understand the world and foster
equitable and sustainable communities. We make change happen through three key program areas:
● Community Education
● Youth & School Programs
● Umbrella Support for Small and Emerging Projects
KWIC is committed to working from a participatory, anti-oppression, anti-racism, decolonizing and feminist
frameworks and encourage all volunteers to deepen their understanding and practice of these issues with
us. We are dedicated to global education and popular education (educating for change), consensus
based decision making and genuine youth engagement.

We are presently seeking skilled individuals (both lived experiences and formal education and
experience) with finance, governance, fundraising, leadership, legal and/or global working experience to
join our Board of Directors.With that in mind, we encourage all with an interest in a governance volunteer role to submit an application, regardless of employment experience.

Our board meets 9-10 times a year, and board members support on our many standing board committees
including Finance/HR, Communications, Nominations, Fundraising and Programs. On average, our board
members dedicate 6-8 hours a month to supporting our work. Board members are expected to support
organization development, including taking part in our board fundraising strategy (“Give or Get”).

Read More