| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3160 |
| Organization | Centre For Earth & Spirit Society |
| Position | Director at Large - Board of Directors |
| Impact Statement | Join the Centre for Earth and Spirit to Inspire Consciousness for Human Responsibility to The Earth! We are a charitable organization whose mission is to offer sacred spaces for cultivating meaningful conversation, contemplation, and community. Through life affirming action, we co-create opportunities to deepen relationships and reciprocity with the Earth and all beings. We offer programs that explore meaningful themes such as tending end of life matters with consciousness and care (Living Well Dying Well), exploring the Art of Embodying Elderhood, nature-based parts therapy, and opportunities for connecting through the heart. We are dreaming about natural/conservation burials, and expanding our current land and place-based experiences. Does our mission speak to you or someone you know at this time? |
| Description |
We are looking for heart-centred people to be a part of our Board to co-create new ways to bring our mission into being: • Excellent Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills • Experience in any of the following: fundraising, grant writing, project management, non-profit management, social media, community engagement • Has a deep interest and care for the continuation of the organization and unfolding our mission, beyond personal involvement We want to work with YOU! |
| Training Details | Mentorship provided by the current Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages, including a young person looking for volunteer experience with like-minded individuals! |
| Working Conditions |
General Board Responsibilities: • Attend monthly board meetings in person, by telephone or by Zoom • Attend the Annual General Meeting • Serve as ambassador and champion of CESS |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail | Attend regular board meetings in person, by telephone or by Zoom (1 x month, usually weekday evenings) |
| Special Event End Date | 2024-04-01 |
| Age | 20+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Boards/Committees, Senior Services, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Stewardship, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
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| Application File: | |
| Website | https://centreforearthandspirit.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Dr. Alice Meyers |
| Address | 1152 Chapman Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Victoria, V8V 2T6 |