ANHBC Board Director

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is seeking multiple members in the Lower Mainland for our volunteer board of directors for a minimum two-year term starting in June, 2026. We anticipate that two director positions will be vacant at the end of the current term.

Established in 1894, ANHBC is one of BC’s longest-standing non-profit organizations. Our vision is for everyone to live in a healthy and engaged community. ANHBC plays a leadership role in building healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.

ANHBC is comprised of a network of eight Neighbourhood Houses in the Lower Mainland along with the Sasamat Outdoor Centre. Our annual budget is $55 million and we have been growing significantly for the past several years. For more detailed information about ANHBC visit our website at www.anhbc.org.

As a new member of the Board of Directors, you will join a skilled, hardworking team of 17 directors that follow a policy-based style of governance. ANHBC’s Directors are responsible for supporting ANHBC to plan, raise resources, develop a public presence, manage financial and other resources, manage risk, and ultimately to carry out the mission and mandate of the organization. The ANHBC Board also has multiple committees and Directors at Large are expected to sit on at least one, but preferably two committees. The Board meets every second month with a break over the summer. Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

While the Board benefits from a range of expertise, we are currently seeking individuals who can help strengthen capacity in the following areas:

• Governance and board leadership
• Legal expertise
• HR expertise
• Indigenous relationships and community engagement
• Facilities planning and infrastructure oversight

We welcome applicants of all ages with both formal qualifications and lived leadership experience. This may include leadership demonstrated through community involvement, professional roles (such as HR, operations, or program leadership), grassroots organizing, advocacy, or other meaningful experiences that contribute to strong governance and organizational oversight.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

ANHBC is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and our Board is intentionally seeking to broaden accessibility and inclusion in our governance.

We encourage applications from all individuals aged 18 and over.

We particularly welcome applications from:

• All ages and experience levels
• Persons with disabilities
• Indigenous peoples
• Racialized individuals and members of equity-deserving communities
• 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
• People with lived experience relevant to our work

Benefits of serving on the ANHBC Board include:

• Strengthening your governance and leadership skills.
• Expanding your network.
• Learning from your peers and sharing your expertise.
• Contributing to the health and well-being of thousands of your neighbours.
• Being part of an international movement to make neighbourhoods better for everyone.

Applications are due by the end of the day on April 2, 2026. See the “ANHBC Board Candidate Information Sheet” on our website for details on how to apply (https://anhbc.org/join-the-movement/join-our-board/).

For more information about the board position, contact Isuri Karunachandra, ANHBC’s Executive Assistant at 778-770-4257 or ikarunachandra@anhbc.org.