Are you community-minded, want to make a lasting impact on the North Shore and are seeking a volunteer role that will utilize your experience and knowledge while helping those in the community?
The West Vancouver Foundation (WVF) is a community foundation, founded in 1979 by a group of local residents that wanted to inspire and steward local philanthropy. As a community foundation, we understand the North Shore – from the local issues and needs to the people and organizations doing the best work to address these issues. The past 46 years, WVF has granted over $16 million into the community. We are seeking nominations for individuals, with a passion for community-building, to volunteer at the Foundation. There are currently multiple positions available.
Volunteer Open House - April 22
Are you community-minded, want to make a lasting impact on the North Shore and are seeking a volunteer role that will utilize your experience and knowledge while helping those in the community?
We are seeking nominations for individuals, with a passion for community-building, to volunteer at the Foundation. There are currently multiple positions available including:
- Board of Directors – ideal candidates will have past non-profit board experience and live on the North Shore
- Finance Committee
- Governance Committee
- Neighbourhood Small Grants Committee
If you are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities, to see if there is a match between your experience & skills and what is needed at the Foundation, or if you simply want to learn more about your local community foundation, join us this evening.
Wednesday April 22nd
Doors open at 5:30pm.
Presentation at 6:00 pm.
West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre
Marine Room, off of the cafeteria, West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre
Board Member
Our current opening is for someone with past board experience (preferably with a non-profit), that lives in West Vancouver.
The West Vancouver Foundation has been connecting the generosity and aspirations of donors with the people and organizations that want to make change since 1979. Together, we share a commitment to more vibrant, healthy and caring communities. We are an equal opportunity organization and encourage interest from equity-deserving groups, women, young adults, individuals with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants.
There are quarterly meetings that typically take place on a Tuesday between 4:00-7:00 pm. As well there is an AGM in June, a full day strategy planning session in the fall, and 2-3 board development/learning workshops. Board members are also encouraged to attend 2-3 partner events. The terms are 2 years, members can serve 3 two year terms, with the possibility of an additional 2 year extension.
Members of the Board represent our North Shore community, offering their diverse perspectives and extensive knowledge to ensure the effective governance of the Foundation. Expertise in Investments, Law, Finance and Audits, Non-Profits, Leadership, or Community Development are considered assets but not required. Past board experience is required or alternatively, interested individuals can look at joining one of our committees first. Community members of all backgrounds are invited to apply.
Interested applicants, in the Board role please apply in writing, using this form, or send a short video. Please indicate your relevant experience. Email to chair@westvanfoundation.ca
We are seeking 2-3 community volunteers to provide administrative support and general coaching for the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) committee. The YPC’s mission is to activate youth leadership and generosity through philanthropy, with the goal of understanding and addressing the changing needs of youth in the community. Six events will be held during the school year. The Adult Coordinator can expect to spend around 4 hours per week (could be split amongst the adult volunteers) supporting the Youth Committee, plus attend the 6 events. Volunteers must be at least 19 years old and ideally have experience working with youth/teens or in education.
The purpose of the Finance & Audit Committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. The committee meets monthly and key responsibilities include budgeting & financial planning; reporting; creating, updating and overseeing internal controls and accountability policies; and overseeing the annual audit. Candidates should have an accounting background and an accounting designation. Past board experience would be a strong asset.
The Governance committee ensures that the Board fulfills its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities. They ensure there is compliance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Foundation, the Terms of Reference adopted for each Board committee and the Policies that the Board has approved and adopted are implemented. In addition, the committee answers questions about the appointment of directors, directors’ terms, fund agreements, compliance with terms of reference and/or policy and will often refer other issues to the Committee for discussion and action.
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year, plus emails, and the ideal candidate will have a legal background or experience with non-profit governance. Past board experience would be a strong asset.
The role of the Investment Stewardship Committee is one of strategic direction and oversight of the West Vancouver Foundation investments. The Investment Manager is responsible for the operational implementation and execution of the Statement of Investment Policy & Guidelines, which is developed by this Committee and approved annually by the Board.
The committee meets at least twice per year, with a hybrid format. Interested volunteer applicants are ideally currently working in the investment industry. Past board experience would be a strong asset.
If you are energetic and eager to put your experience and enthusiasm to work for the health and vibrancy of our North Shore community the WVF may be for you. We are committed to the principles and practices of an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we work with, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds such as age, ethnicity, religion, social, gender and experience.
Interested applicants please apply in writing, using this form, or send a short video. Please indicate which role you are interested in and your relevant experience. Email to chair@westvanfoundation.ca
