Recruiting New Board Members !
As our Annual General Meeting approaches, VFTP is looking for 2 new board members to join our team :) This is a great opportunity if you are interested in food security and community building initiatives. Read more about the organization, the work we do and the positions below:
About
The VFTP is a volunteer run, community based, registered charity that has been tackling local food waste and food insecurity in Vancouver since 1999. Our mission is to celebrate the bounty of the urban orchard, aid inclusive food networks and cultivate community. Our volunteers harvest surplus backyard fruit for redistribution to those experiencing barriers to accessing fresh produce. In the past 26 years, we have rescued, harvested and redistributed 123,445 lbs of fruit. In the 2025 season, we completed 114 picks, collected 12,767.3 lbs of fruit, and donated to 29 community organizations, including this season's 14 official community partners - organizations that offer food programming including community centres, food hubs, daycares, senior homes, shelters and more.
2026 Board Member Recruitment
We are seeking individuals to join our board of directors. Our board is a group of passionate Metro Vancouverites dedicated to local food security and community-building. The positions are for a one-year term of office. We ask for a two year commitment for continuity on the board. As we are a registered grassroots charity and operate on a modest annual budget, we rely on our committed, enthusiastic board and volunteers to keep the project running.
We are looking for individuals with an interest and/or experience in the following areas:
Fundraising
Finance
Social Media
We are looking to fill the position of:
Member at Large
Treasurer
If you are hard-working, keen, and have any additional skill sets not listed here, we still want to hear from you! The VFTP offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow, and we encourage anyone to apply, who is passionate about community food security.
Dates and Time Commitment
All VFTP Directors are expected to commit to:
Attend monthly board meetings
The Annual General Meeting, in person (location pending), on Wednesday March 11th at 7pm; and
Monthly board meetings (the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month);
Participate in one committee (governance, fundraising, outreach); and
Some combination of leading 3+ fruit picks and/or tabling at 3+ outreach events.
Time commitment is estimated at roughly 5-10 hours/month. There is an in-person component to the role, as throughout the year, we host in person events located in Metro Vancouver as well as occasional in-person board meetings.
Additional tasks that are shared amongst board members and individuals are expected to pitch in with a minimum of several tasks, according to their interest. These include:
Planning seasonal gatherings and events
Fundraising and development through grant writing, networking, and campaigning
organizing educational workshops or events
Assisting with social media and blog content creation
Building and strengthening partnerships with local community initiatives
Contributing to other aspects of the project between meetings as needed
It is important that board members are in alignment with VFTP’s Mission, Vision, and Goals (General 1 — Vancouver Fruit Tree Project) and demonstrate accountability, teamwork, enthusiasm, professionalism, communication and appreciation for the fiduciary duties of being a part of a board at all times.
Diversity of Experience
VFTP is committed to recruiting and supporting candidates for the Board that reflect the diversity of the Metro Vancouver region. VFTP encourages applications from people who live within the Vancouver core area, individuals from racialized groups, Indigenous people, women, people with disabilities, people of diverse faiths, people of diverse social classes, people with diverse gender identities, and people with diverse sexual orientations.
We will be holding elections for new board members at our AGM, March 11, 2026 , ( location pending) Vancouver.
How To Apply
To express interest in the VFTP board please email us a little bit about yourself, your skills and experience as it relates to the role, and why you are interested in joining the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Board. Any questions and to express interest, please email us at board@vancouverfruittree.com.
To learn more about VFTP, check out our website www.vancouverfruittree.com.
We look forward to working together towards a successful 2026 harvest season!
PDF Link to Board Member Posting.