Biosphere EcoCities Canada

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BECC is looking for a volunteer to assist its board and secretariat on fundraising

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Fundraising Coordinator to help fundraise, research, write and review grants applications for the organization. BECC was formed in 2021 to support development of Biosphere Eco-Cities (BECs) in Canada. BECs use simple themes and tools to engage people in sustainability. There are currently initiatives in five cities - Ottawa (since 2009) and Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver (the last four since 2021). The Fundraising Coordinator will assist the BECC secretariat and Board to obtain funding for BECC staff, and for both national (BECC) and BEC city projects. This will include the following: Research of granting and funding opportunities Drafting of funding proposals Review and advice on said proposals Connecting with funders formally or informally i.e. sending Letters of Intent Building a Donor or Membership base National project funding will be sought and administered by BECC. Where possible, BECC will assist BEC cities to find funding for their projects over the next year. Partnerships with other organizations may figure into both types of project fundraising. In the longer term, the Fundraising Coordinator would work with the secretariat to draft a fundraising strategy for board review. This person could also liaise with the HR Coordinator and Web Team Leader on implementation of that strategy. And advice to BEC cities on fundraising for staff could be needed then too. To apply, please e-mail resume to nasha@ecoexecutivedirector.ca Please indicate you saw this posting at VolunteerMatch.

Date Posted: Feb 23, 2023
Volunteer committee lead or member to support building a Biosphere Eco-City in Brampton, Ontario.

Flexible Schedule | Toronto, Canada

Volunteer committee lead or member to support building a Biosphere Eco-City in Brampton, Ontario. Role and Responsibilities - Committee Lead: As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include: Organize [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community Oversight of committee in reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do Work with committee members to organize and host BEC projects Report to the National BECC Board on activities and events taking place at the local level Network with other sustainability groups within the area Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity Research what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City] Create posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary for [City] BEC Role and Responsibilities - Committee Initiatives Member: As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include: Meeting with the [City] BEC local committee [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community Reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do Working with fellow volunteers to organize and host BEC projects Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity Researching what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City] Creating posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary by the [City] BEC representative To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief paragraph expressing your interest to secretariat@bec-evb.ca with the subject line "Brampton BEC Volunteer’. Please clearly indicate which volunteer position you are interested in: Committee Lead OR Committee Member. Please indicate you saw this posting at VolunteerMatch. Additional Notes: Though this is an unpaid position, our goal is to provide you with tasks and projects that will help build your personal and professional skill set.

Date Posted: Feb 23, 2023
Volunteer committee lead or member to support building a Biosphere Eco-City in Edmonton, Alberta

Flexible Schedule | Edmonton, Canada

Role and Responsibilities - Committee Lead: As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include: Organize [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community Oversight of committee in reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do Work with committee members to organize and host BEC projects Report to the National BECC Board on activities and events taking place at the local level Network with other sustainability groups within the area Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity Research what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City] Create posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary for [City] BEC Role and Responsibilities - Committee Initiatives Member: As a volunteer for [City] BEC, your roles and responsibilities will vary. BEC team members will do different tasks to support each other. These include: Meeting with the [City] BEC local committee [monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly] to discuss and brainstorm project ideas for the community Reaching out to local organizations, community associations, schools, etc. to propose BEC projects they can do Working with fellow volunteers to organize and host BEC projects Work with the BECC Secretariat to start up national projects ie. Youth Hubs, Agricultural Biodiversity Researching what sustainability initiatives/projects are underway in [City] Creating posters and social media posts to advertise local BEC projects Any other tasks deemed relevant and necessary by the [City] BEC representative To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief paragraph expressing your interest to secretariat@bec-evb.ca with the subject line "Edmonton BEC Volunteer’. Please clearly indicate which volunteer position you are interested in: Committee Lead OR Committee Member. Please indicate you saw this posting at VolunteerMatch. Additional Notes: Though this is an unpaid position, our goal is to provide you with tasks and projects that will help build your personal and professional skill set.

Date Posted: Feb 23, 2023

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Canadian Biosphere Eco-Cities strengthening each other nationally and internationally. A world culture of sustainability, achieved by cities through engagement and cooperation. Mission: Promote the use of BEC Themes & Tools to engage Canadians in sustainability; Connect Canadian Biosphere Eco-Cities to promote their success; Mentor and support new Biosphere Eco-Cities; Show Canadians how the BEC approach benefits them; Export the BEC concept to other countries

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About BECC:
Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is a national, non-profit network that works to connect all Biosphere Eco-Cities across Canada. A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban area and surrounding countryside where cooperation and collaboration ensure that everyone’s actions can contribute to sustainability; ultimately fostering a culture of sustainability. Currently, there are five BEC initiatives across Canada; Ottawa (OBEC), Toronto (TBEC), Brampton (BBEC), Edmonton (EBEC), and Vancouver (VBEC). BECC provides support and acts as a resource and tool for collaboration among BECs while also implementing national sustainability projects.

BECs use 10 Themes of Sustainability (transportation, energy, design, habitat, food, natural capital, waste, health, recreation, and sense of place) and 5 Tools of Engagement (Database of Projects, Sustainability Plans, Workshops on Individual Themes, Demonstration Projects, and Council of Stakeholders) to create a culture of sustainability through community engagement, cooperation, innovation and sharing of knowledge, skills and information for sustainability.

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