Help Shape SKY: Board Opportunities
- Julia at SKY
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Join SKY at a Transformational Moment
SKY is a Bowen Island–based registered charity, founded in 1994, with a long history of supporting older adults through connection, activity, and community. Originally established as a volunteer-led seniors’ organization, SKY has evolved alongside the community it serves. Today, it is transitioning to a more inclusive, age-friendly model—broadening its reach, strengthening governance, and building the systems needed to support sustainable growth and impact for current and future generations of older adults.
As we enter the next chapter, we are building strong foundations: implementing a modern digital workspace, strengthening governance, and rolling out an 20 month administrative plan designed to support sustainable growth in programming for an expanding membership base. We are focusing on systems, clarity, and accountability as we move toward our new fiscal year starting May 1, 2026 with purpose.
At the same time, we are expanding programming and elevating standards — engaging certified instructors, aligning with nonprofit best practices, and deepening partnerships in healthy aging.
We welcome people who want to shape the future of healthy aging on Bowen Island. Experience in age-friendly or gerontology work is valued, and we also welcome a wide range of other strengths and perspectives.
We are seeking board members who bring strength in:
Board governance and nonprofit leadership
Grant writing, writing and communications
Organizational and systems thinking
Program planning and community partnerships
Fundraising
If you are strategic, collaborative, and ready to contribute to meaningful impact, this is the moment to join us.
Let’s build what’s next in promoting healthy aging — together.
Who We Are
SKY is a Bowen Island–based nonprofit promoting healthy aging through connection, movement, and community. We serve older adults at all stages of aging, with a growing focus on engaging a broader age range.
What We Do
We deliver accessible, community-driven programming that supports physical, mental, and social well-being:
TREKS (flagship): Monthly guided outdoor experiences
Weekly programs: Movement, wellness, and social activities
Monthly socials: Health and age-friendly communities seminars and informal gatherings that build connection among members and between members and other organizations (e.g., Bowen Island Municipality, Bowen Island Health Centre).
Special programs: Swim outings, workshops, and pilot initiatives
Our work reflects a healthy aging and age-friendly approach that supports social prescription to promote health through connection and activity. SKY provides opportunities for social engagement and supports independence
Scale & Reach
~200 members with target growth to 300 by 2027
6+ weekly programs
Monthly TREKS, seminars and socials
Growing volunteer involvement
Partnerships
Bowen Island Municipality and Library
Bowen Island Community Health Centre
These partnerships allow us to expand programming to help make Bowen an age-friendly community.
Current Focus (2026)
Strengthening governance and board capacity
Expanding health-focused and age-friendly community programming
Attracting a broader age range of adults interested in healthy aging
Implementing modern administrative systems (e.g., website)
Leveraging grant funding for new initiatives
Governance
SKY is governed by a volunteer board focused on strategy, oversight, and mission alignment, supported by an Administrator and engaged volunteers.
We are building a skills-based board with strengths in governance, health programming, grant strategy, and communications.
Interested in putting your name forward for nomination at our May 28th AGM?
