Board Recruitment Guide

Thank you for considering Bridget’s Bunnies. Bridget’s Bunnies is governed by a Board of passionate and active professionals with lived experience or intimate knowledge or pregnancy and infant loss or grief. This strong group of highly skilled individuals is committed to furthering the mission of Bridget’s Bunnies. To learn more about our work and Strategic Plan, please visit this link.

Bridget’s Bunnies works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. Rooted in love and remembrance, we offer support through Comfort Kits, Little Loss Libraries, advocacy work, and our annual community event, Bridget’s Run. We offer support across Ontario with special focus on Simcoe-Muskoka-West Parry Sound. To learn more about why we started Bridget’s Bunnies, please visit our origin story.

Quick Facts

Hours: Varies each year

  • February: Fall Retreat (in-person)

  • September: Annual General Meeting

Location: In-person/remote

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Board Structure

Role Description

Expectations:

  • Attend meetings regularly

  • Review agenda and meeting minutes

  • Complete 2-3 tasks Board Tasks as requested by the organization

  • Provide feedback and participate in discussions

  • Engage in additional opportunities to contribute, such as completing Board Tasks, participating in projects and attending or volunteering at events

Time Commitment:

The time commitment varies depending on the tasks, projects, and events you participate in. All Directors meet monthly with the exception of August. Typically, the Board Retreat in February and the Annual General Meeting in September are longer, in-person meetings while all others are one hour and virtual. Some exceptions may apply as required or requested by the Board of Directors. Everyone is asked to review documents or requested training on their own time between meetings.

Sample Meeting Schedule from 2025-2026

  • April 9 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • May 7 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • June 11 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • July 9 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • August NO MEETING

  • September 10 (In-Person with AGM 5:00 – 7:30)

  • October 8 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • November 12 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • December 10 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • January 14 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

  • February 21 (In-Person Board Retreat 9:00 – 4:00)

  • March 11 (Virtual 12:00 – 1:00)

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