Call for Volunteer Role – Board of Directors 2026
Call for Volunteer Role – Board of Directors
Big Sisters acknowledges that we live, work, and mentor on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), QayQayt, Kwantlen, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), and Stó:lō Nations. We are grateful to call these lands home.
Vision: All young people realize their full potential. Mission: Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.
About Big Sisters
For young people, a trusted mentor can make all the difference. Through our Big Sisters, Study Buddy, and Go Girls programs, we harness the power of mentorship to build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem in youth across the Lower Mainland, with a focus on prevention and igniting each young person’s limitless potential.
Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Big Sisters is deeply committed to embedding JEDI principles across everything we do, from our programs and policies to the leadership of our organization. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience, including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and those with neurodiversity. Please inform us of any accommodations needed throughout this process.
About the Board Role
The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, ensures necessary resources are in place, and upholds strong governance. Each director is expected to bring expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to Big Sisters’ mission.
Term: Two years, renewable for up to four consecutive terms.
Time commitment: The Board meets 5 to 6 times per year (approximately every two months). Directors also serve on at least one committee, which meets quarterly.
Who We’re Looking For
Big Sisters is committed to a board that reflects the communities we serve, valuing lived experience alongside professional expertise. We particularly welcome applications from former volunteers in our one-to-one mentorship programs (Big Sisters and Study Buddy), and from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including men, women, and gender diverse individuals.
What We Value in Board Members
Big Sisters is committed to a board that reflects the communities we serve. We seek directors who bring not only professional expertise but also a genuine commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion as a foundation for everything the board does. Lived experience is recognized and valued equally alongside professional credentials.
The Board reviews required competencies annually. This year, we are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Investment and Finance
- Human Resources and People & Culture
- Former Big Sisters volunteers who bring lived program experience and a passion for our mission
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume or biography to board@bigsisters.bc.ca by May 20, 2026. Selected nominees will be contacted for a telephone interview with the Governance and Nominating Committee. Successful candidates will be recommended to the Board for approval in November 2026.