VOLUNTEER HOURS
If you are interested in volunteering at the Golden Food Bank please email projects@goldenfoodbank.ca
Hours include Monday from 2:30 pm - 5:00 p.m. & Wednesday from 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m.
Duties include building food hampers for clients, sorting food, stocking shelves and additional tasks as needed.
JOIN OUR BOARD
We are actively looking to recruit 2-3 new members to join our Board of Directors at our upcoming Annual General Meeting May 19th, 2021 at 6:15 P.M. The Golden Food Bank seeks to represent the diversity of our community in our Board of Directors. This volunteer position requires approximately 5 hours per month and is an opportunity to guide the future direction of the Food Bank. For more information, please review or download the full job description below.
To attend our AGM please register here https://www.goldenfoodbank.ca/agm-sign-up.html
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Board of Directors Job Description
The Golden Food Bank Society is actively looking to recruit 2-3 new members to join our Board of Directors at our upcoming Annual General Meeting in May. The Golden Food Bank seeks to represent the diversity of our community in our Board of Directors. We encourage application from individuals who are typically underrepresented in leadership positions including, but not limited to youth (must be 18+), seniors, women, LGBTQ2S+, People of Colour, First Nations, Metis and Inuit.
The Golden Food Bank is at an exciting point in the organization’s history as we will move into a new location in June. This location will help us better serve the needs of our clients and open the possibility of additional and diverse programming. We are looking to expand beyond emergency food service, while continuing to serve our clients and the community in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are looking for committed individuals to actively participate in our dynamic Board of Directors, be willing to have critical conversations and challenge the status quo.
Working Conditions
- This position requires members to work collaboratively with the rest of the board, staff and volunteers while also working independently to review materials and prepare for meetings
- All Directors will be provided with a Golden Food Bank email for
communications and access to the Society’s GSuite
- Board meetings are currently held online via Google Meet, in person meetings may resume once permitted by Public Health Orders
- Board meetings are currently held monthly on Monday evenings at 6:15pm.
Minimum Qualifications
As per the BC Societies Act, a Director must meet the following minimum qualifications: - 18 years of age or older
- Must be capable of managing their own affairs
- Not currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings
- Have not been convicted of fraud or corporate offense within the last 5 years
The Society also requires Directors meet the following qualifications:
- Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
- Resident of Golden or CSRD Area A
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team
- Commitment to attending and actively participating in monthly meetings April 2021
Board of Directors
Additional Desired Qualifications
We recognize that experience is difficult to develop without opportunity and therefore any of the following are considered nice to have but are not required. All training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
- Understanding of board governance basics
- Familiarity with the BC Societies Act
- Sound understanding of reading and interpreting budgets, financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements etc.
- Experience in people management (staff and volunteer recruitment and supervision, performance management, job evaluation etc.)
- Professional communication training or experience (writing copy, proofreading, media releases, social media management etc.)
- Successful grant writing and/or fundraising
- Experience with GSuite including GMail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Meet - Ability to think critically and ask good questions
- Understanding of food insecurity, poverty and justice oriented solutions - Background in nutrition, diet and/or meal planning
- Experience or understanding of gardening, permaculture or small scale farming - Experience in food procurement, storage and safe food handling procedures
Commitment
This position requires a minimum commitment of 5 hours per month. This includes monthly Board meetings and preparation, email correspondence and potential committee work.
Board members are also encouraged to take on one volunteer shift per month at the Food Bank to enhance their understanding of needs and operations of the organization.
Board members in executive positions can expect to contribute an average of 10-15 hours per month depending on the activities of the Board.
Remuneration
The role of a Director is an unpaid, volunteer position. Should the Director incur approved expenses on behalf of the Society, they will be reimbursed accordingly.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact Alycia Weir, Chair, Board of Directors at alycia@goldenfoodbank.ca
The Golden Food Bank Society is actively looking to recruit 2-3 new members to join our Board of Directors at our upcoming Annual General Meeting in May. The Golden Food Bank seeks to represent the diversity of our community in our Board of Directors. We encourage application from individuals who are typically underrepresented in leadership positions including, but not limited to youth (must be 18+), seniors, women, LGBTQ2S+, People of Colour, First Nations, Metis and Inuit.
The Golden Food Bank is at an exciting point in the organization’s history as we will move into a new location in June. This location will help us better serve the needs of our clients and open the possibility of additional and diverse programming. We are looking to expand beyond emergency food service, while continuing to serve our clients and the community in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are looking for committed individuals to actively participate in our dynamic Board of Directors, be willing to have critical conversations and challenge the status quo.
Working Conditions
- This position requires members to work collaboratively with the rest of the board, staff and volunteers while also working independently to review materials and prepare for meetings
- All Directors will be provided with a Golden Food Bank email for
communications and access to the Society’s GSuite
- Board meetings are currently held online via Google Meet, in person meetings may resume once permitted by Public Health Orders
- Board meetings are currently held monthly on Monday evenings at 6:15pm.
Minimum Qualifications
As per the BC Societies Act, a Director must meet the following minimum qualifications: - 18 years of age or older
- Must be capable of managing their own affairs
- Not currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings
- Have not been convicted of fraud or corporate offense within the last 5 years
The Society also requires Directors meet the following qualifications:
- Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
- Resident of Golden or CSRD Area A
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team
- Commitment to attending and actively participating in monthly meetings April 2021
Board of Directors
Additional Desired Qualifications
We recognize that experience is difficult to develop without opportunity and therefore any of the following are considered nice to have but are not required. All training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
- Understanding of board governance basics
- Familiarity with the BC Societies Act
- Sound understanding of reading and interpreting budgets, financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements etc.
- Experience in people management (staff and volunteer recruitment and supervision, performance management, job evaluation etc.)
- Professional communication training or experience (writing copy, proofreading, media releases, social media management etc.)
- Successful grant writing and/or fundraising
- Experience with GSuite including GMail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Meet - Ability to think critically and ask good questions
- Understanding of food insecurity, poverty and justice oriented solutions - Background in nutrition, diet and/or meal planning
- Experience or understanding of gardening, permaculture or small scale farming - Experience in food procurement, storage and safe food handling procedures
Commitment
This position requires a minimum commitment of 5 hours per month. This includes monthly Board meetings and preparation, email correspondence and potential committee work.
Board members are also encouraged to take on one volunteer shift per month at the Food Bank to enhance their understanding of needs and operations of the organization.
Board members in executive positions can expect to contribute an average of 10-15 hours per month depending on the activities of the Board.
Remuneration
The role of a Director is an unpaid, volunteer position. Should the Director incur approved expenses on behalf of the Society, they will be reimbursed accordingly.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact Alycia Weir, Chair, Board of Directors at alycia@goldenfoodbank.ca
