Director at Large

VANCOUVER ISLAND HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION (VIHRC)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Name of Position: Director at Large (several positions available)

Commitment: Up to 5 hours a month (approximately)

Location: Vancouver Island (virtual board meetings)

About VIHRC

VIHRC is a community-based, non-profit agency that helps individuals and

organizations uphold and promote human rights. VIHRC provides clients with

information and assistance bringing human rights complaints to the BC Human Rights

Tribunal, as well as letters of support, training, and education in human rights.

Responsibilities of Directors

• Attend monthly meetings and actively participate in Board deliberations.
• Support the development and promotion of VIHRC’s Mission, Vision, Values, and

strategic goals.

• Provide oversight on policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as fundraising, grant writing, and advocacy.
• Approve policies, budget, and staffing decisions as recommended.
• Participate in reviewing and updating bylaws, policies, and Board structure.
• Engage in financial oversight and ensure ethical decision-making.
• Actively contribute to at least one Board Committee.
• Support staff evaluations and community engagement efforts.
• Help foster positive relationships among Board members, staff, and the

community.

Requirements

• Meet the qualifications to be a board member as established in the BC Societies

Act (must be over 18, not an undischarged bankrupt, not convicted of a crime of

fraud, and must declare conflicts of interest).

• Must become a member of the Society, abide by VIHRC’s Constitution and

Bylaws, and remain a member in good standing for the duration of the elected

term.

• Good judgment and tact dealing with sensitive issues and confidential

information.

• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Work well individually and in a team environment.
• Experience working on nonprofit boards, finance, administration, communication,

and community engagement is an asset.

Benefits of joining the VIHRC Board

Work with a team of dedicated individuals dedicated to human rights. Volunteers will

contribute and develop their leadership and critical thinking skills and will participate in

strategic decision making and initiatives, expand their professional networks, and form

deeper connections with the community.

How to Apply

Send a brief letter of interest to [email protected] by December 15, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition is committed to fostering an inclusive

and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals feel valued

and respected. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including

Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, neurodiverse

persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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