Building Roots is Looking for New Board Members!

Building Roots is looking for one to two passionate, action-oriented individuals to join our working board. If you care about food security, urban agriculture, and grassroots community programs, we want to hear from you!

As a Board member, you’ll help guide our mission to nourish communities, foster connection, and champion equitable access to food. We’re focused on sustainable food systems, strong partnerships, and programming that responds to real community needs—especially for those facing poverty and systemic barriers.

What We’re Looking For in a Board Member:

• Engagement & Leadership: Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in board meetings (held virtually every six weeks, with occasional in-person sessions in the downtown east). Support actions aligned with our strategic priorities.
• Advocacy & Resource Development: Serve as an advocate and ambassador for Building Roots, helping to secure funding, partnerships, and opportunities to sustain our mission.
• Community & Network Building: Leverage connections and expertise to strengthen our reach, enhance our reputation, and influence positive change in food and social justice.
• Fundraising & Strategic Growth: Identify opportunities to support fundraising efforts and build relationships that contribute to our long-term sustainability.

We Are Especially Looking for Board Members With Experience In:

• Fundraising & Grant Development
• PR & Communications
• Community Program Evaluation
• Lived Experience & Deep Connections to Toronto’s Downtown East

If you’re committed to grassroots community building and want to help drive Building Roots forward, please fill out an application form here. 

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our Executive Director Caroline Clair at caroline@buildingroots.ca