VOLUNTEER POSITION

Positions: Local Committee Lead & Committee Member
Organization: Edmonton Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) | Canada
Location: Edmonton, Alberta / Remote
Position Type: Volunteer
Eligibility: People of any age. Those 18 and under will require a parent/guardian to sign a consent form. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Commitment

• Local Committee Lead: 15 - 20 hours per month
• Local Committee Member: 10 - 15 hours per month

Timeline: Ongoing

Do you have a passion for sustainability? Do you want to activate and promote local community initiatives that support the environment and nature in your area? Are you interested in making [City] more sustainable? [City] Biosphere Eco-City is seeking volunteers to lead and be part of a committee to start BEC projects in your city and communities.

About Us

The BEC approach uses 10 Themes of Sustainability – Transportation, Energy, Design, Habitat, Food etc. – to connect people with similar interests in areas in which they could work together. It also uses 5 simple Tools of Engagement – Workshops, Sustainability Plans etc. – to help people and organizations integrate sustainability into their lives. The Tools lead to projects, and there are easy-to-use manuals for the most common types of projects. For an explanation, please visit bec-evb.ca. [City] BEC operates under the umbrella organization Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC); a national network that works to connect and support BEC initiatives in cities across Canada.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for anyone who is passionate about working towards a sustainable future! We’re looking for volunteers that like to organize events, network and are reliable, engaged, willing to learn, and excited about the work BEC is leading. You must be located within [City] and be able to commute to any in-person events (depending on COVID-19 restrictions).

You will be supported with resources, templates and leadership from the national level and tap into the experience and learnings of other local chapters across Canada.

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Role and Responsibilities – Committee Lead

As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include:

• Organize [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community
• Oversight of committee in reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do
• Work with committee members to organize and host BEC projects
• Report to the National BECC Board on activities and events taking place at the local level
• Network with other sustainability groups within the area
• Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity
• Research what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City]
• Create posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects
• Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary for [City] BEC

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Role and Responsibilities - Committee Initiatives Member

As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include:

• Meeting with the [City] BEC local committee [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community
• Reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do
• Working with fellow volunteers to organize and host BEC projects
• Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity
• Researching what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City]
• Creating posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects
• Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary by the [City] BEC representative

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To Apply

Please email your resume and a brief paragraph expressing your interest to secretariat@bec-evb.ca with the subject line "Edmonton BEC Volunteer’. Please clearly indicate which volunteer position you are interested in: Committee Lead OR Committee Member. Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.

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COVID-19 Protocols — Your health and safety is important to us. That is why we require all of our volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, wear masks at all times, and social distance when possible. We will follow all health guidelines outlined by [City] Health Officials.

Additional Notes — Though this is an unpaid position, our goal is to provide you with tasks and projects that will help build your personal and professional skill set.