Help Support Latin American Arts & Culture in Vancouver
Are you passionate about Latin American arts, culture, and community? The Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) is looking for a new volunteer Board Secretary to help guide our organization and support our cultural programs.
VLACC is the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, a non-profit organization established in 2012 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, that celebrates cultural diversity by sharing Latin American culture through multiple disciplines. More at: https://vlacc.ca/about/
Who are we looking for:
Board Director: Secretary
The Secretary helps keep the organization organized, informed, and running smoothly. This is a great role for someone who enjoys staying on top of details, writing things down clearly, and making sure important information doesn’t get lost.
The Secretary takes notes at board and membership meetings, prepares and shares meeting minutes, and tracks any changes or decisions that need to be recorded. They also help maintain important organizational documents, such as the constitution, bylaws, policies, and records, and make sure members and board members can access them when needed.
The Secretary helps ensure that meetings are well organized and follow the organization’s established processes. This includes helping with meeting notices, member sign-in, voting information, and recording decisions. The Secretary works closely with the President and Vice-President, and its part of the board executive.
Experience, Skills & Characteristics
– good writing and communication skills
– attention to detail, organized
– ability to meet deadlines
Our Commitment to Inclusion
VLACC actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and immigration statuses. You do not need to identify as Latin American to join the board.
Spanish or Portuguese fluency is not required, as all board meetings and communications are conducted in English.
Why Join the Board?
Serving on the board is a great way to:
- Learn how nonprofit organizations operate
- Gain leadership and governance experience
- Build connections in Vancouver’s arts and cultural sector
- Support Latin American artists and cultural programs
- Be part of a committed team that champions culture!
What Board Members Do
Board members help guide the organization and support its activities. Responsibilities include:
- Attending most board meetings
- Supporting VLACC programming and events
- Sharing ideas and helping with planning
- Representing VLACC in the community
- Being a VLACC member ($10) and making a personal donation, if possible.
- Board members may also support fundraising efforts through introductions, advocacy, or participation in donor outreach.
Important Note
Board service at the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre is voluntary. All VLACC board members serve as volunteers. This position is unpaid and does not provide an immigration pathway.
This opportunity is ideal for people who want to volunteer their time, gain experience in nonprofit governance, expand their network, and support Latin American arts and culture in Vancouver.
Time Commitment
Board members are expected to contribute approximately 6–8 hours per month, including a monthly two-hour board meeting. The remaining time includes preparation, work related to their board role, and support for VLACC activities.
How to Apply
If you’re interested, please email info@vlacc.ca by October 12th, 2026, with:
- A short paragraph about why you’d like to join the board
- Your résumé or LinkedIn profile
We review applications as they arrive, and we’ll invite selected candidates for a conversation.
If you’re excited about culture, community, and learning more about the nonprofit world, we’d love to hear from you.