Volunteer title: Members at Large for the Victoria Heritage Foundation (VHF) Board of Directors, the
House Grants Committee, and the Education Committee.
Status: Part-time; working remotely and attending monthly in-person meetings and special events.
Minimum Duration: 1-2 years depending on placement
Time Obligation: 1-2 meetings each month, depending on placement, and 1-5 hours a month outside
of meetings.
Summary of Position:
The VHF is a not-for-profit organization under the Societies Act that supports the conservation of
heritage buildings that were originally intended as single-family structures or duplexes. The City of
Victoria established the VHF in 1983, replacing an earlier program instituted in 1978, to administer
grants for owners of Designated Heritage houses. In 40 years of funding, the City and VHF have
awarded 1,445 grants to 428 houses. By supporting conservation, the City has also seen an increase in
the number of protected by heritage designation, from 142 to 428 in the last 40 years.
VHF has also undertaken major projects in the field of education and public awareness about heritage
conservation and the celebration of heritage values. VHF produces the This Old House heritage
publication series, Neighbourhood Heritage Walking Tour brochures, and Your Old House booklets in
partnership with Heritage BC and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
The VHF is seeking volunteers for any of its three committees: the Board of Directors, the House Grants
Committee, and the Education Committee. If you are passionate about these areas, please consider
volunteering with us. We are currently looking for individuals who have a keen interest in Victoria’s
community, history, and heritage house preservation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attend Board and/or Committee meetings and functions, such as special events,
- Are informed about the VHF’s mission, services, policies, and programs,
- Review agenda and supporting materials before board and committee meetings,
- Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments,
- Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies, and
- Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities.
Training will be provided by current Board and/or Committee members.
To Apply: Please email your application with your résumé and cover letter to vhf@victoriaheritagefoundation.ca. Applications will only be accepted by email. In the email subject line, please write “[Last name, First name] – [position of interest] Volunteer Application.” Applications are on a rolling basis and will close once positions are filled.
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