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Volunteer

There are infinite ways to get involved. Our volunteer positions are flexible and adaptable to individual skills and goals. There is also lots of room for people who bring new ideas and projects to the space.

Volunteering at the Squamish Welcome Centre is a great way to participate in  community projects, meet new people, and expand your social circles.

Current Opportunities

Board Members for the Board of Directors

Are you a community-oriented individual looking to gain more experience in Board governance? Do you have 5 hours a month to commit to a local nonprofit? Are you passionate about building a healthier and more inclusive society?

The Squamish Volunteer Centre Society is a registered charity and nonprofit organisation with history in Squamish stretching back to 1997! We’re looking to expand our Board of Directors. In particular, we’re looking for folks with experience in one or more of the following areas:

 

  • accounting and finance; 
  • nonprofit management; 
  • immigration policy or settlement services; 
  • business management (bonus if it’s related to a bookstore!); 
  • fundraising and marketing; and 
  • information technology. 

We strongly encourage people with previous experience serving on Boards of Directors. We also really welcome applications from people with lived experience with immigration, English learning, disability, and social exclusion. 

Required skills:
Board Members should, above all, have the energy and interest in participating in this community endeavour. Important skills for Board Members include active listening skills, lots of patience, capacity for compromise, creativity, and enthusiasm.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter explaining your interest, experience, relevant skills, and general availability to info@welcomesquamish.ca.

New board members will be nominated at the next AGM in June 2023.

Treasurer for the Board of Directors

Are you a community-oriented individual looking to gain more experience in Board governance? Do you have 5 hours a month to commit to a local nonprofit? Are you passionate about building a healthier and more inclusive society?

The Squamish Volunteer Centre Society is a registered charity and nonprofit organisation with history in Squamish stretching back to 1997! We’re looking for a new treasurer to join our Board of Directors who can provide some financial oversight and occasional support to the bookkeeper.

We strongly encourage people with previous experience serving on Boards of Directors. We also really welcome applications from people with lived experience with immigration, English learning, disability, and social exclusion.

Required skills:
Board Members should, above all, have the energy and interest in participating in this community endeavour. Important skills for Board Members include active listening skills, lots of patience, capacity for compromise, creativity, and enthusiasm.


How to apply:

Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest, experience, relevant skills, and general availability to info@welcomesquamish.ca.

New board members will be nominated at the next AGM in June 2023.

Bookstore & Computer Lab

  • Bookstore Volunteer – help us run our Community Used Bookstore!
    One shift a week (11-3pm, Mon-Sat)
  • ReUseIT technician – rebuild and refurbish computers and other IT; sell used computer parts and answer questions.
    Build your own schedule!

Squamish Welcome Centre

  • Frontdesk Volunteer – help make the Welcome Centre a more welcoming space
  • Tutor – Community Adult Literacy (ESL and Digital Literacy) 1:1 tutoring with guidance from Capilano University faculty
  • Program admin and program creation – bring your ideas to the table!

Click on the link below to learn about other volunteering opportunities in Squamish.
https://www.volunteerconnector.org

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