Communications Chair Committee Member for Our Queer Seniors Society

Position Title: Communications Committee Chair

Length of Term: 1 year (renewable)

Approximate Hours/Month: 6-8

Reports To: Board Chair

Dignity Seniors Society invites passionate community leaders to serve as Chair of our Communications Committee. This leadership role helps ensure our stories, programs, and advocacy efforts reach 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults throughout BC especially those who may feel isolated or disconnected.

You will oversee communications planning, guide media and promotional strategies, support newsletter and website content, and foster innovative approaches that strengthen community engagement.

Why This Role Matters

For many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, access to affirming information and community connection can be life-changing. By strengthening DSS’s communications strategy, you help ensure older adults know they are seen, supported, and valued. Strong leadership in this area enhances outreach, builds partnerships, and supports organizational sustainability.

Position Description:

• Participate in long and short-range planning that strengthens and further develops the DSS communications strategy
• Develop policy and procedure for handling media inquiries
• Develop communications and promotion of DSS projects that includes newsletter and website content, press releases etc. with a focus on engaging ‘hard to reach’ seniors
• Make updates to website and share newsletter with mailing list
• Evaluates the committee structure and overall performance in achieving its objectives to ensure effective management
• Develops and contributes to DSS projects or initiatives that focus on technology, AI innovation or other relevant communication models and practice
• Supports Board and committee members to be successful in their roles

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Volunteer on-boarding to become familiar with Dignity Seniors Society’s programs, policies and operations
• Facilitates monthly committee meetings and other appropriate meetings when necessary
• Collaborate with committee members on proposed projects, initiatives and messaging
• Provide on-going evaluation of the committee structure and performance
• Understand and promote Dignity Seniors Society’s mission and values
• Participate in special events relevant to the committee as needed
• Adhere to the volunteer code of conduct guidelines and policies
• Participate in annual strategic planning and general meetings if able

Ready to make a lasting impact? If you have any questions, contact us at volunteer@dignityseniors.org.