Get Involved
Here are the many different ways you can become involved in our organization and contribute to the overall well being of folks with disabilities such as yourself. Either as a member, board chair or through a donation your contribution is an important part of the success of our organization.
Donations
Help Us to Keep Helping Others
The Niagara Centre for Independent Living is cross-disability, meaning it provides assistance to any person with any disability. A non-profit, community-based charity, NCIL is a community resource available to consumers, their family and friends, other service providers and to the community. We actively work to facilitate the full integration and participation of persons with disabilities into society, and believe that it is people with disabilities themselves who are best able to decide their future.
Follow this link to a site outside of the NIagara Centre for Independent Living where we are set up to accept donations https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-niagara-centre-for-independent-living/
Membership
Become a NCIL Member
The Niagara Centre for Independent Living is a not-for-profit, registered charity, and an incorporated organization.
By definition, a member of a corporation is a person who has been admitted into membership in the corporation and who has a number of rights by virtue of membership in the corporation.
At NCIL, these rights include:
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Participating in membership gatherings, including seasonal events and the Annual General Meeting
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Voting at the Annual General Meeting on important items such as financial statements, annual reports, the appointment of an auditor, and the election of officers for the Board of Directors
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Volunteer opportunities with special committees as required by the Board of Directors
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Free tickets for gift basket draws
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Becoming a representative of Niagara’s only cross-disability organization
We want you to join us in making a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities in Niagara! Please consider becoming a member of the Niagara Centre for Independent Living. Membership is free and open to anyone who supports the Mission and Vision of the centre.
For more information please email our central administrative office at information@abilityforlife.ca or call 905 684-7111 ext 222
Become a Volunteer Board Member at NCIL
Our Volunteer Board of Directors is Recruiting!
We are looking for individuals who:
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Self identify as having a disability
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Are motivated and passionate about our organization's vision, mission and values
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Understand our community and its needs
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Are available a minimum of 2-5 hours per month for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions and/or special events
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Becoming a representative of Niagara’s only cross-disability organization
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Work well in a group (team players)
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Listen well and can be thoughtful in a consideration of issues
Someone with experience, and/or knowledge in the following areas would also be an asset:
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Finance
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Marketing/promotions
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Fundraising
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Laws/legislation
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Business management
For more information or to submit an application, please contact:
Carm D'Elia
Vice Chair, NCIL Board of Directors
905-934-5040