Get Involved

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
An invitation to the society’s annual general meeting, which includes the opportunity to be involved in promoting the mission of the society
Two annual online newsletters

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 are ever too much for your inbox, you can simply unsubscribe at any time.

Which BVRC membership is right for you?

All memberships are eligible for tax receipts.

Individual Membership

If you are purchasing a membership for yourself then the individual membership is for you. This membership entitles you to all BVRC membership benefits.

$50 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 then this membership is for you.

$500 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

Supporting Membership for Organizations and Businesses

Supporting Members are extremely important to the Centre. These donations contribute to the leadership and staffing necessary to effectively manage the Centre and implement our diverse research programs. Supporting Members will be recognized on our website with your logo and a link to your website.

$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 (you can skip this step if you are a renewing member and your contact details have not changed – just provide your full name with your payment).

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

Prefer to do things on paper?
Please 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

Thinking of making a donation to the BVRC? Great, thank you! All donations, large or small, have a big impact. They contribute to a wide range of activities and allow us to continue to operate and implement our extensive, high-quality and diverse research program and deliver our scholarship program.

Research Program Donations

The BVRC’s research focuses on the sustainability of our ecosystems, cultures, 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.

Donate Online: select a donation category below and click Pay Now OR send an e-transfer to finance@bvcentre.ca. It’s simple and easy!

Scholarship Fund Donation

Donate via cheque: please make cheque payable to: ‘Bulkley Valley Research Centre’. Please let us know which donation category you wish to contribute to.

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

Become a BVRC member and enjoy exclusive perks!