| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4590 |
| Organization | Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society |
| Position | Working Board Member - Ongoing - Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society Board |
| Impact Statement | We showcase established and emerging authors and provide regular opportunities for readers and writers to connect. We organize readings throughout the year and sponsor a biennial literary festival. Anyone who enjoys the written word is invited to become a member of the Society. |
| Description |
The SPLS Board of Directors is a working board that plans 4 – 6 events each year. In our 2026-27 seasons, we offered readings/author discussions, a literary tea, and a wine and charcuterie cookbook event. The Board is recruiting new members to get involved in our work and participate in planning and hosting events around Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula. We are looking for people with fresh ideas, new energy, and skills to support our work. Our Board works collaboratively, with some overlap in responsibilities for each event. Typically, Board members have some ongoing assigned responsibilities (ex., financial, societies reporting, meeting minutes, member communications) and individual responsibilities for each event as needed (ex., booking authors, booking event venues and/or food and beverage providers, poster and ticket design, poster distribution, event set up and take down, etc.). |
| Training Details | Current Board members will support and mentor new members. |
| Working Conditions | No set location; this is a volunteer working board position and work will take place from home and at event venues as required. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | One monthly meeting (about 2 hours in the evening) plus time required for events. This includes preparation (time base on responsibilities taken per event), event coordination, event set up and take down, event attendance – variable with each event. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Events/Fundraising |
| Skill(s) | Community Knowledge/Awareness, Plan & Co-ordinate |
| How to Apply | |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Karen Flello |
| Phone | 778-587-4248 |
| Address | 1702 Texada Terrace North Saanich, V8L 6B1 |