Volunteer Board - Treasurer

Greater Victoria Volunteer Society (Volunteer Victoria)
Victoria, BC
Volunteer Governance Role

Volunteer Victoria is seeking a community-minded financial leader to serve as Treasurer on our Board of Directors.

This is an opportunity to help guide the long-term sustainability of an organization that strengthens volunteerism and builds connected communities across Greater Victoria.

We are not looking for someone to "do the books."
We are looking for someone to help steward the organization's financial future.

About the Role

The Treasurer is a voting member of the Board and provides governance-level financial oversight. Working alongside the Executive Director and Board colleagues, the Treasurer helps ensure financial integrity, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on oversight, risk awareness, and informed decision-making - not day-to-day accounting.

What You'll Contribute

• Review and interpret monthly financial statements
• Provide clear financial insight to fellow Board members
• Support development and oversight of the annual budget
• Monitor financial sustainability, reserves, and risk
• Strengthen long-term financial planning and revenue diversification
• Participating in the Executive Committee

Who You Are

You are someone who:

• Is comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements
• Understands financial controls and risk management
• Thinks strategically about sustainability
• Communicates financial information in plain language
• Values accountability, transparency, and strong governance

Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or financial management is preferred. Nonprofit experience.

A CPA designation is welcome but not necessary.

Time Commitment

• Board meetings monthly
• Executive Committee meetings monthly
• Preparation time to review financial materials

Estimated commitment: approximately 4-8 hours per month.

Board term length is as outlined in our bylaws, 2 years, June

Why Join Volunteer Victoria?

• Contribute to strengthening volunteerism in our region
• Work alongside engaged and thoughtful community leaders
• Influence long-term strategy and impact
• Support an organization committed to fiscal responsibility and community connection

Equity & Inclusion

Volunteer Victoria welcomes applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. We believe strong governance reflects the communities we serve.

How to Apply

Please submit a brief expression of interest to the Chair, Stephanie Benedict,

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Greater Victoria Volunteer Society (Volunteer Victoria)
Victoria, BC
Volunteer Governance Role

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• Review and interpret monthly financial statements

• Provide clear financial insight to fellow Board members

• Support development and oversight of the annual budget

• Monitor financial sustainability, reserves, and risk

• Strengthen long-term financial planning and revenue diversification

• Participating in the Executive Committee

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Is comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements

Work Hours

Part Time