Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS) is seeking committed individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors, who are responsible for the governance of the organization.

Our Mission: With a focus on prevention, we provide our community with inclusive and innovative programs to support social and emotional resilience. We engage, encourage and educate.

RASS is a vibrant, proactive organization dedicated to providing health promotion, prevention and early intervention services for children, youth, and families. Serving the residents of Richmond since 1975, RASS’s qualified, experienced team promotes resilience, builds life skills, and fosters connection through meaningful activities and resources. Our aim is to prevent the early onset of addiction and mental health challenges, support ongoing recovery, and minimize the impacts on individuals and families. RASS works closely with the City of Richmond, Richmond School District, and Vancouver Coastal Health.

The preferred skills for incoming Board Members include: Board of Director Experience, Marketing/Public Relations, and Administrative Competency (e.g., document management, MS Office, scheduling). The Board term of office is 2 years.

Interested individuals should complete the attached application form, and forward it along with their résumé to the Chair of the Nominations Committee. The email to submit will be found at the bottom of the form.

Closing date: August 15, 2023