New volunteer consumer advocates from the Lower Mainland are periodically needed to serve on our Board. We seek members who represent various forms of arthritis disease (in particular, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis and who are also reflective of BC’s racial and ethnic diversity) -- but these are desirable attributes rather than essential qualifications. These are two-year terms, with the potential to participate for a further two years.

If you have been diagnosed with arthritis and have a strong interest in arthritis research, you may want to consider a volunteer position with the Consumer Advisory Board. CAB members are passionate about making a difference and are:

• Informed, or be willing to be informed, on a broad range of arthritis issues
• Experienced in consumer-centred arthritis organizations
• Devoted to advocating for practical arthritis research for arthritis consumers in established and innovative ways
• Able to articulate the needs and concerns of people with arthritis while participating in ARC research projects and advising ARC researchers
• Interested in receiving appropriate training in order to participate in ARC research
• Committed to mentoring and building capacity, empowering people living with arthritis to take an active role
• Proficient in communication techniques and internet navigation

If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer position with the Consumer Advisory Board, please submit your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include information on your arthritis background, including any volunteer work or paid work that you have done in the area of arthritis, advocacy or other work experience. As well, please tell us which of our core strategic areas interests you most and how you could positively contribute to the CAB.

Thank you for your interest in CAB. In the event that you are not chosen as a full-time CAB member, please specify on your resume if you would be interested in participating on a periodic basis in CAB special projects and sub committees in our strategic areas.

For more information on CAB or how to get involved contact Allen Lehman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604-871-4555.