2025 Call for Nominations – DABC Board of Directors
Join the Disability Alliance BC Board: Make a Difference! Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Do you want to use your lived experiences to drive positive change? Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is looking for three (3) individuals to join our Board of Directors in 2025!
Who We’re Looking For:
- Dedicated Advocates: If you have a passion for disability rights and advocacy, we want you!
- Diverse Voices: We welcome candidates from all over BC, especially those from Northern, Interior, and rural regions. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. We value lived experiences that reflect the diversity of our province.
- Experienced Leaders: Prior experience on non-profit or community boards is a plus, but not required.
Specific experience being sought: While we will happily accept applications for candidates with any professional background, our Board would particularly welcome applications from:
- Lawyers/legal professionals
- Public sector (government) employees
- Corporate/for-profit sector workers
Why Join Us?
Since 1977, DABC has been a powerful voice for people with disabilities in British Columbia. We are a provincial non-profit and registered charity dedicated to supporting people with all disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and as equal participants in the community. We promote disability issues through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications.
What You’ll Do:
As a Board Member, you will:
- Provide leadership and oversight to our Executive Director.
- Ensure legal, financial, and ethical accountability.
- Help guide the implementation of our strategic plan.
- Use your experiences to inform our systemic advocacy and policy work.
- Represent DABC’s mission in your community and networks.
Commitment:
Our Board meets virtually, six times per year, with additional opportunities to contribute through committees or special initiatives. We strive to keep the time commitment manageable and accessible for all.
Eligibility: To join, you must be:
- A person with a disability.
- A member in good standing with DABC (membership fee: $15).
How to Apply:
Ready to make an impact? Email our Board & Communications Coordinator, Chloe Krause, at chloe@dabc.ca for a nomination package. This will include:
- A nomination form (completed by a nominator).
- A form detailing your reasons for seeking nomination.
- A list of Board duties and responsibilities.
- DABC’s Annual Report.
Deadline: Applications are open on a rolling basis and will be considered until Saturday August 10th. We look forward to hearing from you!
Download a copy of this Call for Nominations here.
