Volunteer
Get involved! The following committees and working groups have openings:
- 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee
Want to help shape one of BCSLA’s signature events? The 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee (ACPC) is recruiting volunteers to help organize and deliver a conference that’s educational, engaging, and professionally rewarding for attendees, sponsors, and vendors. The 2026 conference will be held October 1–3, 2026 at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver.
Committee members work with staff support and collaborate on key conference components such as program and speaker planning, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer coordination. The ACPC meets monthly leading up to the conference (with additional meetings as needed) and includes attending the conference to assist with on-site coordination and logistics. If you’d like to contribute your skills and help make the next conference a success, click here to review the ACPC Charter to learn more about the roles. Interested? Email Yeci Yeung, Member Services Coordinator and ACPC Vice-Chair, at [email protected] by Friday, February 20 to express your interest or ask questions.
- Public and Professional Relations Committee (Meeting Paused)
Are you passionate about advancing the profession of landscape architecture and increasing BCSLA’s public presence? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join the Public & Professional Relations (P&PR) Committee.
The P&PR Committee helps guide how BCSLA communicates with members and the public. Responsibilities include providing input on member and public facing communications, reviewing and recommending updates to professional reference materials, supporting initiatives such as publications and messaging, and offering advice on community engagement, events, and professional programs.
We welcome members who are enthusiastic about communications, marketing, or public relations, and who want to raise public awareness of landscape architecture while supporting the profession through thoughtful guidance and collaboration.
Registered LAs, Interns and Inactive members are welcome to apply. If you are interested in joining this committee, please email [email protected].
- Finance Committee
Do you have an interest in budgets, investments, or shaping the financial future of an organization? The BCSLA Finance Committee is looking for volunteers like you!
Joining the Finance Committee is a great way to make a meaningful impact. You’ll help craft and refine the financial policies that keep the organization running smoothly day‑to‑day, while also supporting the Board of Directors and staff in planning for long‑term financial stability and growth. For the 2026/2027 term, the committee will meet monthly with the Treasurer and Executive Director to provide input on new policy development and to help build the framework for long-range visioning and future investment opportunities. It’s a chance to contribute your expertise, learn from others, and help shape the organization’s financial direction. If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to the Treasruer, Jaki Lowe, and Executive Director, Ryan Noakes, at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!