Community Advisory Board Application

As a member of the Community Advisory Board you will give voice to the interests of those experiencing homelessness and to the homeless-serving community in Abbotsford. 
The voting membership of the CAB will consist of up to 22 members, including community members and representatives from organizations working to address homelessness. 
The membership will include the following sector representatives:

• Two (2) reps. from separate urban Indigenous or Metis orgs
• Two (2) reps. from the Lived Experience community
• One (1) rep. from a sheltering agency;
• One (1) rep. from an org. serving Persons with Disabilities;
• One (1) rep. from an org. serving Youth;
• One (1) rep. from an org. serving Seniors;
• One (1) rep. from an org. serving women and families fleeing violence;
• One (1) rep. from an org. serving Newcomers;
• One (1) rep. from a non-profit housing org. 
• One (1) rep. from a food program or agency;
• One (1) rep. from the criminal justice system; 
• One (1) rep. from the Abbotsford Business community;
• One (1) rep. from the LGBTQ2S+ community;

The committee will also include five representatives from key government agencies serving people experiencing homelessness.

Applicants must:

•  not be employees of the City of Abbotsford.
•  have the authority to represent their organization (if applicable).
•  maintain contact with individuals and organizations in their sector for the purpose of sharing information and identifying sector issues related to the CAB objectives and activities.
• attend all CAB meetings. 
• be able to serve for the full term of the appointment until March 31, 2024.
• come prepared (i.e. read information provided prior to the meeting) and actively participate (i.e. actively listen, ask questions, offer ideas).

The CAB typically meets once every three months in the day for two or three hours.

• CAB members either serve as community volunteers or as designates of their organization. CAB members generally serve without remuneration. 
• Honoraria are available to recognize the contributions of Indigenous elders and those with lived and living experience of homelessness who may serve on or support the work of the board.
   

The application process will remain open until June 7, 2021. Applications can be submitted via any of the following methods:

1. Complete the online application below.
2. Submit the information by mail or hand-deliver it to:

• City of Abbotsford - Homelessness Division, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7

Appointments are made by City Council in-line with Government of Canada Reaching Home funding awards, or as vacancies arise. 

Copies of all applications will be made available to City of Abbotsford Council, City staff and any other applicable agencies, for the sole purpose of making appointments to the Advisory Board. Information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for this purpose and for contacting appointed persons with information regarding meetings.

For more information, please email the Homelessness Division.

This information is collected for administrative and/or operational functions of the City of Abbotsford as authorized by the Community Charter. Should you have any questions about the above please contact the Information and Privacy Coordinator at 604-864-5575 or by email at foi@abbotsford.ca.