Volunteer Job Board

The VPSN is a public space.  Lend a hand with the Network.

Current Jobs:

 

Note:  Each of our working groups is engaged in a number of projects and initaitives, all of which need assistance of one form or another.  Not all of the more "general" jobs are listed here... so if there's a project that you're interested in helping with, please let us know.  Chances are that we could use a hand!

For more information or to find out about new volunteer orientation dates, contact Erin, Volunteer Coordinator, at erin [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

 

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

Help us continue to create great public spaces by helping us have the means to do it! Development and fundraising are a key component of the work that we do.

         >> For more information, contact Andrew at andrew [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca 

PARKS ADVOCATE CO-COORDINATOR

Engaging with city policy and current events and opportunities to maintain and enhance our public park space in Vancouver, making it more vibrant, functional and accessible to its community.

TRANSPORTATION CO-COORDINATORS

We are looking for 2 Cycling leaders that can coordinate our exciting projects on customer surveys about mode of travel to businesses, and other cycling issues advocacy.

NEWSLETTER EDITORS

We need to spread the word - help us do it in a more engaging, dynamic way.

1. News & Content: Responsible for sourcing stories and maintaining deadlines, maintaining production calendar, basic editing.

2. Editor/Production: Initial work could involve the development of a design template and associated graphics.

        >> For more information, contact Andrew at andrew [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS

Write short and medium size articles on key public space issues, current events, and more.  Newsletter articles can be submitted unsolicited, or assigned. Lots of opportunities for wordsmiths!

        >> For more information, contact Andrew at andrew [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS

Photographers and artists – We need images of Vancouver’s public spaces

         >> For more information, contact Andrew at andrew [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

EVENTS CO-COORDINATOR

Got a zest for throwing parties in public space?
We want you! This position is full of potential for animating public spaces with music, activity, and all sorts of innovative ways of using the city as our playground. You would help to coordinate logistics and volunteers to help pull off some of Vancouver's most memorable public celebrations.

Some of our events in the past have included Halloween Skytrain parties, Seabus Pirate parties, painting of public spaces, and Beach bashes but we are always looking for new ways to entertain.

The co-coordinator role involves working with one other co-coordinator managing volunteers, setting regular meeting times and dates, helping faciliate ideas into projects with adequate volunteer support and follow through. You report monthly in an electronic form and you can also attend the monthly organizational development meetings where all coordinators and board members come together to find out what's happening and help support each other.

          >> For more information, contact Andrew at andrew [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

WEBSITE & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Help us refresh the VPSN website and branding with your skills and creativity.

              >> For more information, contact info [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca  

DRUPAL ASSISTANT

Know how to dance with Drupal and want to help us make this site amazing? We want to improve our web communication so we can better share ideas, events, and initiatives.

          >> For more information, contact info [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca  

GUERRILLA GARDENING CO-COORDINATOR

A love of green mixed with a dash of stealth.
The VPSN is looking for someone who'd like to lead the green guerilla team in the greening of underutilized city spaces. Nothing illegal required, just a sense of fun, creativity and a little organization. Last year's activities included making and spreading seed balls, vacant lot clean up and cultivation, and spreading the hardy goodness of kale. There is already a crew of people interested and ready to create new projects.

>> For more information, contact info [at] vancouverpublicspace.ca

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