Volunteer
Get involved! The following volunteer opportunities are available:
- Intern & Associate Representative to BCSLA Board of Directors
Are you a BCSLA Intern looking for a way to contribute your time and expertise?
We’re inviting expressions of interest from BCSLA Interns who are motivated to support and champion emerging professionals in landscape architecture. This volunteer role plays an important part in connecting early-career members with professional development opportunities, educational resources, and engaging programs throughout the year. Working closely with the Intern & Associates Subcommittee and the Board of Directors, you’ll help shape initiatives that support career development and licensure preparation across the profession.
The role includes coordinating and participating in regular subcommittee meetings, attending BCSLA Board of Directors meetings, and contributing to the Annual Report. Volunteers also support L.A.R.E. preparation through webinars and study groups, help deliver seasonal programs such as the UBC LASA Book Drive and the Philip Tattersfield Essay Competition, and lend a hand at conferences or social events. Activities vary throughout the year, offering a rewarding mix of planning, collaboration, and hands-on involvement with peers and students.
On average, the commitment is approximately 6–8 hours per month, depending on the season and scheduled programs. This is a valuable opportunity to build leadership experience, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of landscape architects. If you’re interested in contributing your time and expertise, we encourage you to submit an expression of interest by email to Ryan Noakes, Executive Director, at [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 Treasurer, Jaki Lowe, and Executive Director, Ryan Noakes, at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!