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Are you interested in volunteering for a youth-focused community organization? Are you a youth (18-30) interested in gaining experience for your resume? Do you want to make a difference in the community and work with individuals of diverse backgrounds? Join CREAN's board of directors.

This is a remote volunteer position. The Board oversees the organization, working with staff to ensure that operations are running smoothly and effectively. This includes overseeing an annual budget, long-term planning, and assisting with research and projects.

Our Mission:

Empowering vulnerable youth through community-based research, education, and advocacy. Using applied research to inform our services, with the intention of deepening connections and improving the lives of youth, families, and their communities.

Time commitment:

2-5 hours/month

Qualifications:

- Must be 19 years or older
- Must live in Victoria.



Board meetings take place at 5pm Pacific Time once a month on Zoom.
- Must be interested in youth development, equity, environmental justice and/or indigenous justice
- Previous experience working or volunteering with non-profit organizations is an asset.

Job Type: Casual

Benefits

- Adaptable schedule

Application question(s):
- What social and environmental issues are you passionate about? *
- What life experiences do you have that will contribute to your work as a board member of CREAN? *
- How has your lived experience and/or close connection to Indigenous and/or racialized communities in Canada prepared you for this role?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8T 2A1

📌 Youth Board Member (Victoria)
🏢 Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN)
📍 Victoria