Category Archives: Get Involved

Interested in volunteering? Learn more through Mona’s journey.

By Joaquin Suarez
November 3, 2024

For every seminar, mentorship support, and yes, even puppy yoga, volunteers are as important as a coffee is for coffee chats. But there’s more to volunteering than providing value to… Read more

Joaquin, a multi award-winner and recent graduate, shares his story about finding the first ‘big kid job’

By Joaquin Suarez
August 27, 2024

You’ve heard these buzzwords in undergrad: “volunteer,” “co-op,” “network,” “workshop.” Follow these steps and success will knock at your door. I took this advice to heart so much that my… Read more

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Nominations are open for the 2022/23 IABC/BC board of directors!

By Carmen Wright
March 17, 2022

Find out why you should consider joining the Board of Directors from Carmen Wright, our incoming president for the 2022/23 chapter year.

Join the IABC Pen Pal program

By Martina Buehler, MA, IABC Volunteer
February 15, 2022

We are relaunching the IABC Pen Pal program! Do you recall the last time you put pen to paper? Take a break from Zoom calls, social media, emails and all… Read more

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What’s on your 2022 wish list?

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
January 21, 2022

A new calendar year often brings renewed energy fueled by words that inspire us to set and realize our goals. Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every time you tear… Read more

🎄 A warm holiday greeting to my IABC British Columbia family! 🎄

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
December 15, 2021

While it’s hard to believe that another year is coming to an end, I am foremost grateful to have the opportunity to reflect on this momentous period with all of… Read more

Community first and always—welcome to the 2021/22 IABC/BC program year!

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
September 21, 2021

Great to have you with us again! The final days of a long, hot summer (the new long, cold winter) are with us, marking a transition period for many. Shorter… Read more

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National Volunteer Week: Recognizing the power of many

April 14, 2021

As a volunteer-run organization, IABC/BC’s programs and activities are supported by an incredible team of over 60 volunteers whose work contributes to elevating communications and marketing professionals across the province…. Read more

How to Run a Successful Special Interest Group

By Lauren Girdler, Director, SIGs
December 10, 2019

There’s a communications topic you feel passionate about. It’s something near and dear to your heart that you want to discuss with a cohort of like-minded comms folks. So why… Read more

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