Volunteer

CARFAC BC receives no operational funding. Our work is sustained by the resources of our members and is carried out primarily by volunteers, an active Board of Directors, and one part-time staff member.

Volunteers gain access to a wide network of artists and arts professionals across British Columbia and Canada. They develop marketable skills and professional experience with a well-respected non-profit organization, and, most importantly, they help improve conditions and opportunities for practising artists in this province.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CARFAC BC.

Current volunteer opportunities

Board of Directors

The call for expressions of interest for Board members is now open. We are seeking Directors at Large to help support the rights of visual artists in British Columbia.

Please review the current call for expressions of interest to learn more about the CARFAC BC Board of Directors. Board members serve a two-year term.

Call for CARFAC BC Board Members

Board of Directors Terms of Reference

CARFAC BC Constitution

CARFAC BC Bylaws

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for any of these opportunities, email director.bc@carfac.ca with the subject line: “Volunteer CARFAC BC Board of Directors” and indicate your relevant experience and skills you’d like to develop and share with our community.

Board Opportunities

  • CARFAC BC is seeking Board members from northern BC and rural regions, as well as individuals with fundraising experience. For more information or to apply, click here.

    If you are a professional visual or media artist interested in improving working conditions for artists in British Columbia through advocacy and education, you are invited to submit a Board of Directors Expression of Interest form. Candidates should have a strong commitment to CARFAC BC’s mission, vision, and values, and a demonstrated passion for the visual arts.

  • Board members gain experience in:

    • The logistical and administrative side of BC’s visual arts sector

    • Non-profit governance and arts advocacy

    • Working with an organization with a long history of championing artists’ rights

  • Ideal candidates bring skills or experience in one or more of the following areas:

    • Fundraising and development

    • Accounting and financial management

    • Advocacy, lobbying, or labour experience related to artists

    • Law and legal matters

    • Board governance

    Previous volunteer experience in the non-profit sector, especially at the committee or Board level, is recommended.

    • Two-year term

    • Approximately 5 to 8 volunteer hours per month

    • Monthly Board meetings (10 per year), held online

    • Additional hours for committee or executive roles as required

  • CARFAC BC strives to be an inclusive and safe space for all, reflecting the diversity of the arts communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from artists who identify as:

    • First Nations, Métis, or Inuit

    • People of colour

    • LGBTQ2+

    • People living with disability

    • Members of other marginalized or underrepresented groups

  • Before applying, please review the Board of Directors Terms of Reference for a complete description of responsibilities.

    To apply:
    Email director.bc@carfac.ca with the subject line “Volunteer CARFAC BC Board of Directors.”
    Include:

    • A brief statement of your interest in the organization

    • Your experience

    • Relevant skills