Volunteer in Vancouver

Reach people to support Vancouver’s movement to sustainability...

Position: Volunteer Event Support Lead
Organization: Vancouver Biosphere Eco-City Initiative | Canada
Location: Vancouver or Burnaby, BC

Position & Context

The Vancouver Biosphere Eco-City (VBEC) Committee is seeking a person for logistical support of events. VBEC has three project teams for: a Vancouver Database of Sustainability Projects, a Vancouver Urban Tree Tour, and Outreach to Educational Institutions & the public. The work is both on-site and online.

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) refers to an urban core and its surrounding rural area. The BEC approach is to engage people and organizations to create a culture of sustainability. This will support the movement to a sustainable city.

Tasks (in cooperation with the VBEC Outreach Team)

• Develop event information and website registration material.
• Manage registrations for events (online, paid and complimentary).
• Generate weekly registration numbers.
• Outreach to sponsors (i.e., phoning companies, sending sponsorships info).
• Researching food & beverage options.
• Packaging items and transport to venue.
• Coordinating photo props, seating charts etc.
• Collecting and organizing speaker materials, exhibitor and sponsor materials.
• Provide on-site support for set-up and registration.
• Create and distribute post-event surveys.

Key Skills and Tools

• Organizational and verbal communication skills
• Self-direction & time management abilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Communication in a team environment.
• Experience with tools for event registration and event payment.
• Ability to organize speaker materials, program agendas, displays and seating.
• Knowledge of food and beverage options for various events.
• Facility for quick problem-solving.

Location and Availability

• Vancouver or Burnaby BC
• 5-8 days per month, dependent on events
• Hybrid schedule with in-person attendance for events and workshops.

For More Information

If this interests you, please send your questions or resume to Rushali@BioEcoCity.org

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

---

ABOUT BIOSPHERE ECO-CITIES

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where people and organizations cooperate for sustainability. The BEC approach uses simple Themes and Tools to engage people and develop a culture of sustainability. BEC’s 10 Tools of Sustainability – Transportation, Energy, Design, Habitat, Food, Natural Capital, Waste, Health, Recreation, and Sense of Place – represent all areas of direct action for sustainability. They serve as a framework for the database.

Five cities are participating in BEC initiatives – Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver. They are coordinated by a national charity, Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada. For more information on the program visit https://BioEcoCity.org.