Website Survivors of Abuse Recovering (S.O.A.R™)
Survivors of Abuse Recovering is a community-based peer support
JOIN OUR BOARD: Help Transform the Lives of Abuse Survivors
Make a Meaningful Difference with S.O.A.R™
The Survivors of Abuse Recovering Society (S.O.A.R™) invites passionate, skilled professionals to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of trauma recovery support in our community.
Who We Are
S.O.A.R™ is dedicated to empowering adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse through peer support, creating pathways to healing and recovery. Our work breaks the silence surrounding childhood trauma and builds a community where survivors can thrive.
Our Guiding Principles
Mission: Supporting and empowering adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in their recovery from trauma through peer support.
Vision: A world where silence and stigma around childhood sexual abuse have ended and survivors are thriving.
Our Core Values
Survivor-centered: We ensure participants are heard, believed, and accepted without judgment, treating everyone with compassion, fairness, and consistency.
Trauma-informed: We create physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe environments that acknowledge and respond to the impact of trauma.
Strengths-Based: We empower survivors by recognizing their strengths and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and skill development.
Community Connection: We foster an inclusive community that promotes meaningful dialogue, supportive relationships, and enhanced well-being.
Your Impact as a Board Member
As a S.O.A.R™ board member, you will
- Help guide an organization making a profound difference in survivors’ lives
- Apply your professional expertise to strengthen our governance and operations
- Connect with a network of dedicated community leaders and advocates
- Develop new skills in the non-profit and trauma-informed service sectors
We seek dedicated allies with expertise in:
- Organizational leadership
- Financial management
- Fund development (fundraising, outreach, grant writing)
- Strategic planning
- Communication and community outreach
Join Us in Creating Change
If you’re able to commit to monthly meetings (via Zoom), passionate about supporting trauma survivors and can contribute your skills to strengthen our organization, we want to hear from you.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: chair@survivorsofabuserecovering.ca
To apply for this job email your details to chair@survivorsofabuserecovering.ca.