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VANCOUVER ISLAND HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION (VIHRC) 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Name of Position: Director at Large (several positions available) 

Commitment: Up to 5 hours a month (approximately) 

Location: Vancouver Island (virtual board meetings) 

About VIHRC: 

VIHRC is a community-based, non-profit agency that helps individuals and 
organizations uphold and promote human rights. VIHRC provides clients with 
information and assistance bringing human rights complaints to the BC Human Rights 
Tribunal, as well as letters of support, training, and education in human rights. 
 

Responsibilities of Directors 

• Attend monthly meetings and actively participate in Board deliberations. 

• Support the development and promotion of VIHRC’s Mission, Vision, Values, and 
strategic goals. 

• Provide oversight on policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy. 

• Assist with administrative tasks such as fundraising, grant writing, and advocacy. 

• Approve policies, budget, and staffing decisions as recommended. 

• Participate in reviewing and updating bylaws, policies, and Board structure. 

• Engage in financial oversight and ensure ethical decision-making. 

• Actively contribute to at least one Board Committee. 

• Support staff evaluations and community engagement efforts. 

• Help foster positive relationships among Board members, staff, and the 
community. 

Requirements: 

• Meet the qualifications to be a board member as established in the BC Societies 
Act (must be over 18, not an undischarged bankrupt, not convicted of a crime of 
fraud, and must declare conflicts of interest). 


• Must become a member of the Society, abide by VIHRC’s Constitution and 
Bylaws, and remain a member in good standing for the duration of the elected 
term. 

• Good judgment and tact dealing with sensitive issues and confidential 
information. 

• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. 
 • Work well individually and in a team environment. 

• Experience working on nonprofit boards, finance, administration, communication, 
and community engagement is an asset. 

Benefits of joining the VIHRC Board: 

Work with a team of dedicated individuals dedicated to human rights. Volunteers will 
contribute and develop their leadership and critical thinking skills and will participate in 
strategic decision making and initiatives, expand their professional networks, and form 
deeper connections with the community. 
 
How to Apply: 
Send a brief letter of interest to <a href="mailto:vihrcdirectors@gmail.com" target="_blank">vihrcdirectors@gmail.com</a> by December 15, 2025. 
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. 
 
The Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition is committed to fostering an inclusive 
and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals feel valued 
and respected. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including 
Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, neurodiverse 
persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 

<a href="mailto:vihrcdirectors@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:vihrcdirectors@gmail.com</a>

Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition

Director at Large

Camp Goodtimes provides children and youth affected by cancer and their families with an unforgettable summer camp experience in a medically supervised, safe, and supportive environment.&nbsp;We’ve&nbsp;been friendship-building and memory-making in British Columbia since 1985,&nbsp;and work with&nbsp;nearly 500&nbsp;participants&nbsp;each summer through our kids, family, and youth camps.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our programs&nbsp;offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including Arts and Crafts, Dining Hall, Host and Skip&nbsp;(Camp Counsellor) roles!&nbsp;If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;passionate about supporting vulnerable communities,&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;working with&nbsp;kids,&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;the outdoors,&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;love to hear from you!&nbsp; &nbsp;We believe that time spent at camp allows kids to just be kids, away from their diagnosis. We are proud to provide programming that gives joy, confidence, support and hope&nbsp;for&nbsp;children with cancer and their families.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are currently seeking volunteers for our&nbsp;Kids Camp,&nbsp;Family Camp, and Teen Camp&nbsp;programs in 2026&nbsp;that run during the following dates.&nbsp;Family Camps&nbsp;At Loon Lake, in Maple Ridge BC&nbsp;&nbsp;• Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, July 3 …………………………………….Family Camp 1&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18……………………………… Family Camps 2 and 3&nbsp;&nbsp;At Camp Pringle, on Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island BC&nbsp;• Sunday, August 9 –Wednesday, August 12………………… Family Camp 4&nbsp;&nbsp;• Friday, August 21 – Thursday, August 27………………….…. .Family Camps 5 and 6&nbsp;Kids Camps&nbsp;&nbsp;At Loon Lake, Maple Ridge BC&nbsp;• Sunday, July 5 – Friday, July 10……………………………………Kids Camp 1&nbsp;• Monday, July 20 – Saturday, July 25……………………………. Kids Camp 2&nbsp;&nbsp;• Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1…………………………. Kids Camp 3&nbsp;Teen Camp&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At Camp Pringle, on Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island BC&nbsp;• Friday, August 14 – Wednesday, August 19&nbsp;We are proud to host Camp Goodtimes at two facilities throughout the summer. The first five weeks take place at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest’s stunning Loon Lake Retreat Centre near Maple Ridge, BC and our last three weeks of programming take place at Camp Pringle on the shores of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Transportation is provided from Vancouver to our Maple Ridge site&nbsp;and back as well as from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to our Vancouver Island site and back.&nbsp;Please note volunteers are able&nbsp;to drive&nbsp;their personal vehicles to&nbsp;site;&nbsp;parking is available but may be limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;Why We Need You&nbsp;&nbsp;The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to be a champion and voice for Canadians who care about cancer. We are committed to supporting and engaging people in communities across the country to prove that life is bigger than cancer. CCS is proud to be able to and continue to provide summers of joy, confidence, support, and hope for children and families&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by the disease.&nbsp;Our camps are designed to foster independence, increase confidence, and create an environment of understanding and support.&nbsp;All Camp Goodtimes programs are offered at no cost to&nbsp;participating&nbsp;families.&nbsp;We need you to&nbsp;continue to&nbsp;provide the&nbsp;distinct&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for connection&nbsp;Camp&nbsp;Goodtimes&nbsp;offers to&nbsp;all&nbsp;affected&nbsp;by the reality of childhood cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp;&nbsp;All volunteer applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age by December 31, 2026.&nbsp;Those hoping to volunteer at Teen Camp must be a minimum of 25 years of age before the&nbsp;session's&nbsp;start date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Camp Goodtimes Volunteers are:&nbsp;&nbsp;Positive role models and leaders for campers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-motivated and&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;strong&nbsp;values.&nbsp;&nbsp;Excited&nbsp;to work in an environment that is focused on helping children build connections and realize their full potential.&nbsp;Team players&nbsp;and willing to support where needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible and comfortable working in a demanding environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;&nbsp;We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our volunteers and provide accommodation and&nbsp;meals&nbsp;for all&nbsp;roles during the duration of&nbsp;their&nbsp;session.&nbsp;In addition, for all new volunteers there is a mandatory&nbsp;overnight&nbsp;training&nbsp;weekend session from June 6 – 7th&nbsp;2026&nbsp;at&nbsp;Loon Lake Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge. Transportation to and from Vancouver is provided. During&nbsp;training&nbsp;weekend, members of our staff&nbsp;and&nbsp;leadership team&nbsp;go through our camp schedules and&nbsp;provide you with all the tools necessary to set you up for success!&nbsp;Your Commitment&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteers are expected&nbsp;to act with integrity,&nbsp;professionalism,&nbsp;and&nbsp;kindness&nbsp;during the duration of&nbsp;their&nbsp;session.&nbsp;They are&nbsp;expected to&nbsp;remain&nbsp;on-site during the&nbsp;entirety&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;selected session(s).&nbsp;Volunteers may attend multiple&nbsp;sessions,&nbsp;but it&nbsp;is&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;to&nbsp;start with one if&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;your first time volunteering with us!

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