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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Needed: Vice-Chair
Type: nonprofit board position / unpaid
Organization: Edmonton Forest School Society
Location: Alternating in-person and virtual monthly meetings. Qualified candidate must live in the Edmonton area.

Edmonton Forest School Society is looking for a passionate, community-minded individual to fill an immediate vacancy on our Board of Directors.

EFSS provides child led, play-based programming where children can grow meaningful connections with themself, their peers, and the land. The Board of Directors meets monthly to ensure the organization continues its work in line with is mission and values, well into the future.

Duties:

  • Prepare for and attend monthly board meetings
  • In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair may perform their duties
  • Shadow the duties of the Chairperson and remain informed on key issues
  • Prepare to serve a future term as Chairperson
  • Work closely as consultant and advisor to the Chairperson
  • Serve on the Executive Committee
  • Chair at least one Committee
  • May be authorized by the Board to submit/sign documents as required from time to time, and sign correspondence
  • Prepare orientation package for incoming Vice Chair

If you are excited about working with our Board of Directors email:
board@edmontonforestschool.com

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Jobs — Outdoor & environmental education
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Forest Schools, Nature Schools, Outdoor Schools
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https://google.ca/search?q=%22forest+school%22
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Forest school teacher training
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Outdoor education organizations, associations
• Take Me Outside https://takemeoutside.ca/
• Child and Nature Alliance https://www.childnature.ca
• EECOM https://eecom.org/
• More https://outdoorcouncil.ca/resources/organizations-in-the-outdoor-sector/

Outdoor Education, Environmental Education - Links & resources
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Outdoor_education
Enviro ed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_education
https://google.ca/search?q=environmental+education

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Current status: Open/apply now.   Date posted: May 23 2023    ID: 68252