Volunteer
Community volunteers contribute so much, they really are the heart of Trout Lake Community Centre!
Volunteers also make wonderful local connections by:
- joining our Board of Directors and Committees
- assisting at our amazing family and cultural events
- joining the Youth Council
Check out these tabs and links and come join us soon! Be part of what is so good in this neighbourhood!
The Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA/the Association) advocates for this neighbourhood on a number of levels and your voice helps us better represent the community!
Why not consider joining a dynamic committee or exploring available roles with TLCCA’s Board of Directors?
The Board consists of a maximum of 17 directors elected by members of the TLCCA at our annual general meeting in late November.
Find out more about the Association and Board of Directors in the About menu, but here are a few FAQs.
What is TLCCA?
- A charity that jointly operates the programs and events of the Trout Lake Community Centre in partnership with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
- Led by elected, unpaid community volunteers since 1956!
- Community Centre users become members upon program registration.
- Operator of the Trout Lake Preschool, recognized by the Province in 2018 for “40 years of outstanding child care service”.
What are TLCCA’s responsibilities?
- Shaping programming via volunteer Committees so that it reflects local interests and needs
- Employing program instructors
- Overseeing program revenue
Setting operational and capital budgets - Playing a stewardship role for local parks
What does it take to be a director?
- Directors serve a term of two years and meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
- Directors also play important roles on the centre’s committees, which guide the work of the centre!
Who is eligible to be a director?
- Any member in good standing who is qualified to act as a director as set out in section 44 of the Societies Act of British Columbia
How are potential directors nominated?
- Names of nominees that are submitted in writing to our Senior Board Administrator ([email protected]) before the AGM are made available to the members at the AGM. Eligible members may be nominated by a member at an AGM.
Trout Lake Community Centre Association sponsors some signature events and offerings that have gained an earnest following. Come volunteer and you will see why (hint: you’re going to have fun)!
Free events
From our big Family Day bash with its carnival-like atmosphere and weekly Summer Concert Series to the Fall Harvest Dance, the seasons are filled with free events that bring families and neighbours together.
Creativity and fitness
TLCCA further strives to inspire everyone to express their creativity at free happenings like Draw! Draw! Draw! or the Lantern Procession and to get the generations moving together with low cost family yoga or dance classes.
If you are interested in volunteering to help at our amazing events please fill out this form or send an email to: [email protected].
Trout Lake Youth Council is made up of teens who want to make a difference in their community. They are committed to giving youth a voice and want your help!
Their goal is to build a group of young people who can work together toward improving youth opportunities and experiences.
Youth Council members earn volunteer hours, fundraise for great causes, gain employment training, and plan events.
Donate today and help them reach more teens and broaden access to learning opportunities and educational activities.
The Council will also have a representative sit on the Trout Lake Community Center Association Board. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about how non-profits function and experience how grassroots community collaboration works!
For more information, or to become a Youth Council member, please contact Trout Lake’s Community Youth Worker, Bernie Dionne.