Young Readers’ Choice Society of British Columbia (YRCABC Vice President and Director at Large)

Organization Name: Young Readers’ Choice Society of British Columbia
Opportunity Title: YRCABC Vice President and Director at Large
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: February 6, 2023
End Date: February 6, 2099

Email: redcedaraward@gmail.com
Website: https://www.redcedaraward.ca/
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

If you are excited about engaging kids in grades 4-7 in reading and educating them about Canadian kidlit, this is the best volunteer gig in the province! Become part of the non-profit Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of British Columbia and you will be helping kids, families, and educators connect with literacy through the Red Cedar Book Awards. 

The Society currently is looking to fill two positions: Vice-President and Director-at-Large.   Our culture is very relaxed and flexible. You  are only asked to do what you can realistically handle within your own busy schedule. 

You will have:

• Experience working on non-profit teams
• Experience in the education sector (teacher, administrator teacher-librarian, for example)
• OR have experience in the book publishing industry

This is a great opportunity for professional development, to learn new skills, and to enrich kids’ reading  experiences.