Vancouver Biosphere Eco-City (Volunteer – Local Committee Member)

Organization Name: Vancouver Biosphere Eco-City
Opportunity Title: Volunteer – Local Committee Member
Category: Environmental Improvement
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: January 31, 2022
End Date: January 1, 2035

Email: operations@bioecocity.org
Website: https://bioecocity.org
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Do you have a passion for sustainability? Do you want to activate and promote local community initiatives that support the environment and nature in your area? Are you interested in making Vancouver more sustainable? Vancouver Biosphere Eco-City is seeking volunteers to lead and be part of a committee to start BEC projects in your city and communities.

About Us

The BEC approach uses 10 Themes of Sustainability – Transportation, Energy, Design, Habitat, Food etc. – to connect people with similar interests in areas in which they could work together. It also uses 5 simple Tools of Engagement – Workshops, Sustainability Plans etc. – to help people and organizations integrate sustainability into their lives. The Tools lead to projects, and there are easy-to-use manuals for the most common types of projects. For an explanation, please visit https://bec-evb.ca. Vancouver BEC operates under the umbrella organization Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC); a national network that works to connect and support BEC initiatives in cities across Canada.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for anyone who is passionate about working towards a sustainable future! We’re looking for volunteers that like to organize events, network and are reliable, engaged, willing to learn, and excited about the work BEC is leading. You must be located within Vancouver and be able to commute to any in-person events (depending on COVID-19 restrictions).

You will be supported with resources, templates and leadership from the national level and tap into the experience and learnings of other local chapters across Canada.

Role and Responsibilities – Committee Member

As a volunteer for Vancouver BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. As a committee member, your responsibilities will be to:

• Meet with the Vancouver BEC local committee [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community
• Reach out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do
• Work with the BECC Secretariat to assist in the start up of national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity
• Work with fellow volunteers to organize and host BEC projects
• Research what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in Vancouver
• Create posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects
• Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary for Vancouver BEC

To Apply

Please email your resume to vancouver@bec-evb.ca with the subject line ‘Vancouver BEC Volunteer’. If there are specific focus areas that interest you, please indicate that in your email.

COVID-19 Protocols 

Your health and safety is important to us. That is why we require all of our volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, wear masks at all times, and social distance when possible. We will follow all health guidelines outlined by Vancouver Health Officials.

Additional Notes

Though this is an unpaid position, our goal is to provide you with tasks and projects that will help build your personal and professional skill set.