Volunteer Opportunities
The BVVSA consists of a board of directors, a full-time executive director, a full-time program coordinator, part time victim support workers and a team of dedicated volunteer advocates.
Volunteer support is essential to our Association to ensure victims receive support and assistance. Volunteer victim advocates provide this direct assistance to victims of crime and trauma. Our volunteer Board of Directors provides program governance.
Victim Advocate
This is a volunteer, front line role with the BVVSA, providing direct services to victims of crime and trauma. You will work directly with victims, police and other community agencies. As an advocate you will be required to completed an extensive training program; obtain an enhanced security clearance from the RCMP; successfully complete interviews with program staff and the RCMP; and complete an Alberta government on-line course.
An extensive training program is provided to enhance your skills for this important and satisfying role.
A full job description for the position of victim advocate is attached below.
If you wish to apply for the position of victim advocate, please return a completed application form to Bow Valley Victim Services. Please include your resume when returning your application form. Application forms are attached below and can be returned:
- by mail to Box 959, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1K3
- by email to Peter.G.Quinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
- or dropped off at the Banff RCMP, attention BVVSA
- Victim Advocate Job Description
- Victim Advocate Application Form
Board of Directors
The Bow Valley Victim Services Association is a legal entity existing through incorporation.
The BVVSA operates under the direction of a Board of Directors. Their role is to govern the operations of Bow Valley Victim Services through the formal establishment of policies. They meet regularly to monitor and manage the affairs of the Association. The Board consists of five to ten members.
As of July 01, 2022 the membership of the Board of Directors for the BVVSA is as follows:
- Nancy Lewis – President
- Kathy Resch – Treasurer
- Mary Buckingham – Vice President / Secretary
- Sarah Jones – Director
- Jane Brideau-Hudspith – Director
- Jordie Fraser – Director
- Cst Andrea Legaarden – RCMP Liaison Officer
For more information on how to become a BVVSA Board Member, please contact our Executive Director at Bow Valley Victim Services.
