Join Our Team
Do you want to work for an organization that prioritizes community relationships and positive climate behavior? We are currently hiring for the following position(s):
Position: Grants and Development Coordinator
Location: Squamish /Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, BC (remote options available)
Type: 10 hours per week
Duration: Six month contract with eligibility for extension
Applications are due by: Thursday, October 3rd by 11:59 PM.
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Get Involved
Get your hands dirty to understand what truly inspires Squamish CAN! Whether you prefer to use your hands or your head, you will find a warm welcome. Are you interested in food/ gardening, waste reduction/ recycling or energy and transportation - or all of the above?
Here are some ideas on the best ways to get involved
Activities
Try your hand at a variety of activities to help our current projects; anyone can volunteer with Squamish CAN.
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Help out around the community garden.
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Reduce your carbon footprint.
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Attend a meeting.
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Speak to the public.
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Educate your neighbours.
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Do you have any special skills, knowledge, or tools? Tell us what you can do!
Also, check out our Event Calendar for upcoming events - most of our events are run by volunteers and we are always looking for people to help with upcoming events.
Projects Seeking Volunteers
Our current projects can use your help! Below you can find the projects most particularly seeking volunteers, along with contact information.
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Zero Waste Action Team (ReUse It Fair, Repair Cafè, Zero Waste Workshops etc.)
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Seed Library/Seedy Sunday
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We need help to make our annual free community event - Seedy Saturday - a success. It is presented in late Winter and could not happen without you! From welcoming attendees, helping kids plant seeds, to supporting the seed swap or seed library tables or doing a little tech in the workshop room, there will be something for everyone. Already a seed saver or wish to learn? Consider joining the Squamish Seed Savers to contribute to a locally-adapted resilient seed stock for yourself and your community.
squamishseedlibrary@gmail.com
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All Member Meetings/ AGM
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All Member Meetings happen several times per year. A great opportunity to get involved, learn about current projects and to find out about possibilities for you to become a Squamish CAN volunteer or to start a project. Our AGM is usually held in the spring each year.
General inquiries: squamishcan@gmail.com
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Find out about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and more:
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Check out our Event Calendar
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Sign up for our monthly newsletter
