| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4088 |
| Organization | Greater Victoria Folk Festival Society |
| Position | Folktoria - Board Member - Folktoria |
| Location | 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
Our mission is to provide a creative range of free family-friendly festivals, and a variety of events that enhance our community’s quality of life by strengthening connections; building awareness of diverse cultures; creating safe and inclusive opportunities for everyone and actively encouraging a sense of community pride. Formed 7 years ago, the Greater Victoria Folk Festival Society (GVFFS) produces Folktoria in Centennial Square on the first weekend in June. Folktoria is now considered an established festival by the City of Victoria. |
| Description |
Invitation for New Folk Festival Society Board Members Seeking individuals who want an opportunity to share their passion for and dedication to multiculturalism in Victoria to join us in hosting multicultural participation during our annual “Folktoria” Festival and a few other small events. Being a Board member is a volunteer position involving attendance at virtual meetings (approx. 1.5 hours) that take place monthly from September to December, then bi-weekly from January to May, and volunteering on-site during Folktoria weekend (first weekend in June) Expertise and interest in project coordination (e.g. for on-site food trucks), marketing, website design or volunteer coordination are especially welcome. Please consider sharing your skills and enthusiasm with us! For further information and opportunity to view previous Folktoria performances, see GVFFS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkathome or our website: https://folktoria.ca/ |
| Training Details | New board members will be provided with mentorship from existing board members, no one is expected to know the ropes off the bat. We are all learning together. |
| Working Conditions | The Board primarily meets on on line platforms (Zoom, Teams) and on the Victoria Centennial Square festival site during the event. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail |
Virtual meetings (approx. 1.5 hours) monthly from September to December Bi-weekly from January to June Volunteering on-site during Folktoria weekend |
| Special Event Start Date | 2024-11-01 |
| Special Event End Date | 2025-07-01 |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Boards/Committees, Events/Fundraising |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Plan & Co-ordinate, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://www.folktoria.ca/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Kerry Patriarche |
| Phone | 2508848612 |
| Address | 1332 Merritt Street Victoria, V8X 2P6 |
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