DSS OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer with Dignity seniors society

Do you feel passionately about improving the quality of life for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in B.C.? Do you care deeply about honouring the 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors who trailblazed the fight for the rights and freedoms that we all enjoy today in Canada? Dignity Seniors Society aims to build a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly value and encourage representation from all sectors of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you have skills you’d like to share, a handful of hours you can give each month, and the desire to volunteer on a dedicated team, please read our current opportunities below and submit your application today!

How to apply for a position with Dignity Seniors Society:

  • We suggest you read through the DSS Volunteer information to understand how we will support you, engage your knowledge, and ensure you have a rewarding volunteer experience.

  • Our current open positions are listed below - find one that interests you and click on the link for a full position description. If the position interests you;

  • Click the link to the application form and fill out as much information as you are comfortable with. All you information will be kept confidential. We will never share any of your information or data with a third party.

  • Ready to make a difference? Please initiate the process by filling the application form here.

  • After submitting your application, a board member will contact you for an informal chat where you can ask questions to ensure you understand the position and see if DSS will be a good fit for what you are looking for.

  • If you are still not sure and have more questions, please use the contact page here.

DSS BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION

DSS has 10 amazing Board Directors. 4 Directors make up the Board Executive with specific position descriptions, and 6 Directors are at ‘at large’ meaning they choose to take on projects that interest them.

For details of this position please read: Board Member at Large position description.

DSS BOARD MEMBER -Treasurer

DSS has 10 amazing Board Directors. 4 Directors make up the Board Executive with specific position descriptions. One of the Executive is the Treasurer who works with the Board to ensure the financial integrity of DSS.

For details of this position please read: Board Member - Treasurer position description.


DSS Volunteer Program Development Committee Member

This unique seven-month volunteer working committee will assist our contract worker and the DSS Board to develop a robust and sustainable volunteer program. This group will work towards developing a DSS Volunteer Committee that will permanently manage the DSS Volunteer Program. Members of the development committee will be strongly encouraged to join the permanent DSS Volunteer Committee.

For details of this position please read: DSS VPDC Member position description.

DSS Finance AND sustainability Committee Member

This working committee assists in the research, application and evaluation of the Society’s financial sustainability plans. They work to identify new sources of funding, assist in some proposal writing, and help monitor funding submissions and requirements for completion of contracts.

For details of this position please read: DSS Finance and Sustainability Committee Member position description

DSS COMMUNICATIONS Committee Member

This working committee focuses on engaging ‘hard to reach’ seniors while helping to develop communications and promotion of DSS projects including events, social media and website content, research, press releases, and the policy and procedure for handling media inquiries.

For details of this position please read: Communications Working Committee Member position description

DSS housing Committee Member

This working committee assists in research, collaboration and evaluation of DSS Housing opportunities including - subsidized housing, aging in place, co-operative housing models, shared housing models, long-term-care and assisted living, hospice and palliative care, and emergency housing options.

For details of this position please read: DSS Housing Committee Member position description

Ready to make a difference? Please initiate the process by filling the application form here.

Curious about our organizational structure? Learn more about the Dignity Seniors Society Board of Directors and the people who run it by clicking here.