Summary

This volunteer role supports the activities of the beach clean program, with a specific focus on day of activities. This volunteer position will work closely with Surfrider Canada's BCU Manager and Surfrider SVI's BCU Logistics Coordinator.

Location

In-Person

Victoria, British Columbia

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Asap

About This Opportunity

South Vancouver Chapter, Core Volunteer, Beach Clean Lead

Position type: Two-year volunteer commitment (approx. 1-2 hours/week; 3+ hours/week for weeks with a planned beach clean)

Reports to: BCU Program Logistics Coordinator and the Executive Committee

Summary: This role is involved in coordinating and supporting clean ups. This includes, collecting event items from our locker and bringing to that months site for set up, directing and coordinating other Surfrider Volunteers, supporting measuring and analyzing data, speaking in front of large groups, and working with volunteers at the clean up to engage the public in conversations around marine debris and plastic pollution. Please note, BC Drivers License is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Beach kit/remote kit maintenance (monthly) replacing broken items, keeping kits in order, first aid kits in date.
- Supporting day of clean activities including transporting tabling and cleanup items to clean up location. (Car required)
- Keeping files for BC literature and forms, ordering BC items and distributing items throughout South Vancouver Island, if required. Supporting remote clean ups.
- Supporting community clean ups.
- Supporting sorting of waste during the event.




- Sharing information/education on the Beach Clean program in the community/social media/Surfrider Vancouver communications team.
- Attends Surfrider public meetings & events when available.
- Joins/follows/likes; official Surfrider Vancouver Slack workspace and social media pages.

Qualifications

- Familiar with all of Surfrider Vancouver programs & campaigns.
- Becomes a Surfrider Foundation member https://surfrider.ca/join
- Organized and can dedicate his/her time to accomplish monthly tasks
- Strong communicator, leader, team member, and public speaker
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Google docs & calendar, Mailchimp and WordPress
- Uses popular social media: Facebook, Instagram
- Holds BC drivers license, has access to a medium to large sized vehicle and is willing to use their vehicle for chapter operations.

Benefits

- Provided opportunities to remote travel, attend conferences.
- Development of personal profile and skills.
- Volunteer expenses reimbursed according to Surfrider expenses policy.
- Volunteer appreciation awards, cultivation of friends, healthy food provided for events/meetings.
- Sense of community and purpose.

Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different prospect with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Valid Driver's License
- Access to car
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage

Causes Environment & Conservation

Skills & Experience

Customer Service Public Relations Skills Event Planning & Management Communications Management

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📌 Beach Clean Up (BCU) Crew (Victoria)
🏢 Volunteer Success
📍 Victoria