Get Involved

Support the BVRC with a donation or purchase a membership.

Community, Collaboration, Sustainability

The BVRC focuses on community collaboration and participation, with a goal of overall sustainability for our region. If you are a researcher, local business, organization or individual who is interested in getting involved with us, we welcome your suggestions. Ways of getting involved include becoming a member, conducting research through the Centre, funding Centre initiatives or, for students, applying for a BVRC scholarship. Our success depends on community participation.

Memberships

The BVRC is constantly growing as a research network in the Bulkley Valley. We are proud to serve as a research bridging organization, aimed at supporting our local research community.

Here are just some of the benefits we offer our membership:

  • Exclusive information on internal and external employment, contract, and volunteer opportunities
  • Notifications about events and happenings relating to natural resource research and monitoring
  • Free admission to our bi-weekly seminar series
  • Reduced fees at BVRC community workshops
  • Invitations to networking and social events
  • Ability to vote at AGMs

BVRC membership is a great way to stay current, but we won’t flood your inbox! As a member, you are automatically signed up to our members-only emails. If our communications become too much for your inbox, you can unsubscribe any time.

Which BVRC membership is right for you?

Individual Membership

If you are purchasing a membership for yourself, the Individual Membership is for you. This membership entitles you to all the BVRC membership benefits.

$50 annually

Not-for-profit and Educational Institutions Membership

We value the relationships we have with other non-profit organizations and educational institutions and are pleased to offer this unique membership. Please contact info@bvcentre.ca to learn more.

$250 annually

Organizational Membership

This membership is for organizations and businesses. If you are a commercial entity, large or small, and wish to take advantage of BVRC’s benefits for yourself and your employees this is the best option.

$500 annually

 

Supporting Membership

Supporting Members are extremely important to the Centre. These memberships contribute to the leadership and staffing necessary to effectively manage the Centre and implement our diverse research programs. Supporting Members have their logos featured on our home page.

$2,000 annually

Ready to become a member or renew your membership?

Step 1: Fill out the Membership Form » and email it to info@bvcentre.ca (not necessary for renewing members – just provide your name with payment).

Step 2: Select a membership category below and click Pay Now. You can also pay via e-transfer to: finance@bvcentre.ca 

Membership categories

Prefer to do things on paper?
Download and print the Membership Form » and send it to us with a cheque made payable to:

Bulkley Valley Research Centre
Box 4274
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

BVRC membership is a great way to stay current, but we won’t flood your inbox.

Our goal is to ensure our members receive exclusive information on internal and external employment, contract, and volunteer opportunities, as well as notifications about events and happenings relating to natural and cultural resource research and monitoring.

As a member, you are automatically signed up to our members only email updates. We generally send out a spring and fall e-newsletter, in addition to monthly notifications. If our communications are ever too much for your inbox, you can simply unsubscribe at any time.

Donations

All donations, large and small, have a big impact. Donations support a wide range of activities and allow the Centre to continue to operate and implement extensive, high-quality and diverse research programs and offer a scholarship program.

Research Program Donations

The BVRC’s research focuses on the sustainability of our ecosystems and communities throughout the northwest and beyond. Our research initiatives are often multi-year and involve collaboration among a range of groups involved in natural resource management, including industry, government, First Nations, academic institutions and conservation organizations.

Scholarship Fund Donations

The Irving Fox Memorial Scholarship for Natural and Cultural Resources Research and Management is awarded annually to a student from northwestern British Columbia, or a student enrolled in or entering studies in natural and cultural resources research and/or management in northwestern BC. The value of the award is $750 – $1000. Donations ensure we can continue to offer this worthwhile scholarship.

Make a Donation

All donations are eligible for tax receipts.

Online: select a value below and click ‘Pay Now’ OR send an e-transfer to finance@bvcentre.ca. Indicate where you would like your donation to be directed.

Scholarship Fund:

Via Mail: make cheque payable to: ‘Bulkley Valley Research Centre’ and indicate which donation category you wish to contribute to. Send to Box 4274, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

Questions? Email info@bvcentre.ca