As a Surfrider Vancouver volunteer you will be supported by and be a part of an amazing local crew of volunteers in your community! No matter what your skills are, we are here to support your journey as a coastal activist, making a difference for the ocean and coastline that you love and depend on.

open volunteer roles

Treasurer

As Chapter Treasurer you will play an important role in overseeing and managing Surfrider Vancouver’s finances. This includes bookkeeping, financial planning and budgeting in partnership with our chapter Chair and Surfrider Canada leads. Tasks will include approving expenses, managing accounts, and reviewing budgets for campaigns and other chapter activities. You will work with our Fundraising Coordinator to direct incoming funds appropriately.

If you are passionate about ocean conservation and would like to contribute your skills in accounting and finance, please apply! The selected applicant will receive training and support in the role.

Time commitment: 1-3 hours/week, flexible to availability
Skills required: Accounting, bookkeeping
Meetings: monthly executive meeting attendance required

Campaign Volunteers

Surfrider Vancouver runs campaigns to target local issues and achieve policy wins in plastic reduction, clean water, ocean protection, beach access and coastal preservation. We have several active campaigns and are always looking for eager volunteers to join in the effort.

As a member of a Campaign Team you will work with members of our Executive Committee to develop and implement campaign plans. Depending on the campaign this may include communications, media production, building relationships with stakeholders, researching policy, and attending events.

Time commitment: 1-3 hours/week, flexible to availability
Skills required: Dependent on campaign
Meetings: monthly campaign meeting attendance required