Volunteer Opportunities
British Columbia Communities in Bloom
(BC CiB) was formed as a society to deliver the national CiB program and support our volunteers who are specialists in horticulture, parks and recreation and community engagement.

​Municipalities from around the province participate in the CiB program to enhance their hometown’s unique potential and celebrate their successes
​BOARD MEMBER
Duties:
The Board of BC Communities in Bloom is a “working board”. Members represent many areas of the province from the Lower Mainland, Interior, Kootenays, and Northern BC. 
  1. Participate at the meetings of the Board of Directors (mostly by zoom, approx. 6x/year).
  2. Participate in the development and promotion of BC CiB’s objectives.
  3. Participate in the decision-making process.

Eligibility:
The following are eligible for nomination as Directors of BC Communities in Bloom:
  1. A member having two (2) years experience as a member at the provincial level; or
  2. A person with experience in an organization associated with or of relevance to the mission of BC CiB.

​Voting process:
Eligible candidates are invited, prior to the annual general meeting, to submit their name on a nomination form.

​Please contact Catherine for a nomination form. [email protected] or 604 576-6506
​JUDGE EVALUATOR
Do you like people and plants? Think horticulture is a critical part of community life and wellness?

​BC Communities in Bloom is a not-for-profit organization looking for volunteer judges able to train and evaluate at specific times of the year.

New judges are paired with a more experienced partner to evaluate communities all over British Columbia.

Prerequisites:
  1. A committed interest in the Communities in Bloom program and all that it represents.
  2. Employment experience and/or dedication to horticultural initiatives, with an interest/experience in environmental practices, natural and cultural heritage, tree/urban forestry, landscaping, or floral displays.
  3. Able to attend a judges training session in early spring.
  4. Willing to volunteer one week of time in mid-July.
  5. Able to travel (driving) throughout the province for the evaluation of communities (lots of walking & talking).
  6. Good communication skills and excellent report writing skills. Allow extra time after tour for completion of reports.
  7. Understanding that the time commitment while on tour is intense. Communities expect judges to be available during established tour times and special events.
  8. Adaptability to the unexpected and an adventurous spirit is an asset!
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Think you might be interested? Contact Catherine Kennedy at [email protected] for an application form, and to find out more information about the BC Communities in Bloom program go to www.bccib.ca
BC Communities in Bloom