Join the Foundation Board

Make a difference. We want to hear from YOU!

Who we are: The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation raises funds for our three local healthcare partners in the community, including St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Valley Manor long term care home and Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care.

A unique opportunity: We are seeking potential candidates from the community to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors. In return, you will develop new skills, meet some fantastic new people, and make a real difference in ensuring the future of local healthcare. This is a volunteer position. Specifically, our ideal candidate will bring expertise in one of the following two areas: Expertise in leading a team or an organization; and/or expertise in financial management.

How to apply: Send your CV along with a brief cover letter to: Cheryl Reid, Board Chair SFVH Foundation, 7 St. Francis Memorial Drive, Barry’s Bay, ON K0J 1B0
Phone: 613-756-3045 ext. 217
Email: office@sfvhfoundation.com

Closing date: April 10, 2024

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We are so fortunate at the Foundation to be supported by a hardworking volunteer Board of Directors. Day after day, our Board volunteers bring their passion, insight, experience and resources to the team to help us with our fundraising efforts to ensure that our healthcare organizations have the equipment they need to provide excellent care close to home!

We are proud to welcome five new directors to our board for 2022-2023. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors are pictured below, left to right, back row: SFVHF Executive Director Erin Gienow, Directors Bruce Willmer, Heather Poliquin, Lorraine Finn, Treasurer Christine Hudder, Colleen Buch, Sheilagh Dunn, Lynn Beauchamp, and Board Chair Karen Tierney (holding photo of Vice Chair Mary Conway). Pictured, sitting, left to right: Marie Finnerty, Cheryl Reid, Sean O`Dwyer, Pat Pilgrim and Jill Vermaire. 

If you are interested in making a difference for local healthcare in your community, please contact Karen Tierney at 613-756-3044 ext. 217.