Call for Directors

Since its inception in 1983, the Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition (VIHRC) has played a vital role in the human rights landscape on Vancouver Island. VIHRC provides clients with information and assistance in bringing human rights complaints to the BC Human Rights Tribunal, as well as letters of support, training, and education in human rights. We strive to offer free services without income testing.

VIHRC is a small but impactful organization with one full-time advocate, rotating co-op students, and a volunteer board of directors. Directors can attend meetings remotely, so applicants from across BC are welcome!

We are a working board, which means we seek Directors who actively manage the organization by engaging in various administrative tasks. From fundraising to advocacy support, our Directors contribute their expertise and networks to help VIHRC grow. Directors commit to a two-year term and can expect to spend about 5 to 10 hours per month supporting VIHRC activities.

VIHRC is committed to recruiting a diverse Board of Directors. BIPOC applicants,  2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the application process. At the moment, VIHRC is looking for individuals with experience in bookkeeping, fundraising, marketing, social media, business and charity law, and social work. 

Director Roles & Responsibilities

  • Uphold the mission, vision, values, policies, and strategic goals of the organization

  • Define and develop the organization’s long-term strategic plan

  • Foster financial stability by drafting grant applications

  • Contribute time and expertise to support organizational stability and growth

  • Maintain the integrity, independence, and values of the organization

  • Oversee operations and administrative tasks, including approving budgets, reviewing financial results, auditing for compliance, and recruiting staff and volunteers


Expectations

  • Attend bi-monthly virtual Board of Directors meetings (approximately two hours)

  • Recommend potential board members or valuable contributors to the organization

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and situations compromising the organization’s principles

  • Be knowledgeable about the organization, its services, and the regional community

Committees

Directors are also asked to join at least one Committee, which generally meets monthly for about an hour. Between meetings, Directors work on assigned tasks individually or collaboratively with VIHRC staff, volunteers, or Board members. Currently, VIHRC has three active committees: the Communications Committee, the Administration Committee, and the Finance Committee. Ad hoc sub-committees may be formed to address specific issues.

Current Needs

Fundraising Experience

We are specifically looking for someone with fundraising experience to join our team. To express interest, please fill out the form below or email us at vihrcdirectors@gmail.com.

Accounting Background

We are also seeking an individual with a background in accounting to chair our Finance Committee. Experience in budgeting and preparing financial statements is an asset.

Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, revenues, and expenditures

  • Ensuring development and board review of financial policies and procedures

  • Developing and maintaining financial reports

  • Overseeing the filing of local and federal taxes

  • Reconciling financial statements and various bank accounts

  • Conducting internal audits and preparing reports

  • Reporting regularly to the Board on the organization’s financial health

For more information about the VIHRC Board of Directors or to submit an application to serve as a Director, please contact vihrcdirectors@gmail.com.

 
 

We would like to acknowledge that the lands on which the Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition office is located, are the traditional territorial lands of the Lekwungen peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations). We thank the Lekwungen peoples for allowing us to work and assist those in need, on their lands.