As a non-profit organization, Victoria Pride Society (VPS) is governed by a board of up to 15 directors. With the support of staff, committee members and volunteers, board members play a pivotal role by providing strategic direction, governance and fiduciary oversight.
Victoria Pride is looking for individuals to bring their passion, experience, skills and time to our board. Currently, Victoria Pride is actively looking for the following board positions:
- Treasurer
- Executive Administrator
- Director at Large
More information on the roles and responsibility of board members can be found here.
What to Expect as a Board Director
Board members are expected to:
- Prepare for and attend monthly board meetings
- Commit to a 3 year term
- Commit to at least 6 hours per month with more time required in the lead up to the Victoria Pride Festival
- Attend a board orientation session.
- Be a member of at least one committee and attend monthly committee meetings (Community Engagement, Governance & Board Development, Finance, Youth Engagement)
- Provide direction to support the society’s mission and goals
- Attend Pride events and functions when possible
- Volunteer as needed during the Victoria Pride Festival
- Be an advocate and speak to the work of Victoria Pride
Board members may be elected by the board to an officer position which involve additional responsibilities.
Victoria Pride aims for a Board that is representative of the communities we serve. We recognize that the work of being a board member is a significant investment of personal time which can be a barrier to participation. We strive to accommodate all board members to the best of our ability. The addition of staff and volunteer planning committees aim to decrease the workload of board members.
What We Are Looking For
Victoria Pride needs people who are:
- Passionate about the needs and concerns of Victoria’s gender, sexual and relationship diverse (GSRD) communities.
- Understand the need to prioritize serving trans, non-binary and QBIPOC communities.
- Eager to contribute to the work that makes the Victoria Pride Festival possible.
How to Become a Board Director
Directors must be VPS members in good standing to be nominated to the board and are elected by Victoria Pride Society members at the Annual General Meeting.
To be on the board of directors, fill out and submit the Board Nomination Form. Someone from the Board will contact you to discuss your nomination and go over next steps. For more information about this process or being on the board, please contact Scott Daly at scott@victoriapridesociety.org.
