FIND YOUR PLACE
IN THE MOVEMENT
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Attend a Meeting
Join a collaborative meeting to learn about our work, upcoming projects, and how you can make an impact.
• Time commitment: 1 hours per month
• Skills needed: None, just curiosity and a willingness to listen and share.
• Expectations: Participate respectfully, ask questions, and connect with others who care about climate and justice.
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Join a Work Group
Collaborate with others on focused initiatives
• Time commitment: 3–5 hours per month
• Skills needed: Communication, teamwork, or a passion for learning.
• Expectations: Work collaboratively toward shared goals using our consensus-based process to ensure every voice matters.
Current working groups available and contact information:
• Communication
• Indigenous
• Governmental
• Community engagement
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Become a Member Organization
If you represent a group, join our growing coalition of organizations committed to equitable climate solutions.
• Time commitment: Monthly 1 hour meetings and additional time varies by organization’s engagement level
• Skills needed: A commitment to equity, collaboration, and community care.
• Expectations: Participate in coalition decision-making and share your organization’s unique perspective and strengths to help shape
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Volunteer Opportunities
Your time and energy can help power the movement for climate justice. Volunteer opportunities can range from event support, outreach efforts and planning.
• Time commitment: Flexible - you can volunteer for a single event, help on an ongoing project, or join short-term action teams based on your availability
• Skills: Comfort talking with people or sharing information—no prior experience needed
• Expectations: Represent our values of equity and inclusion while helping connect more people to the movement and strengthening our shared impact. Bring your curiosity, compassion, and ideas—we’ll grow together as a community.
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Get informed
Learning is one powerful way to take action. Getting involved in climate justice starts with understanding the issues, listening to community voices, and exploring how we can all be part of the solution. Our Learning Opportunities offer welcoming spaces for anyone to grow, connect, and take the next step toward meaningful engagement.
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Attend a Local Event
Change begins in community spaces. Local events are where learning, connection, and action come together. By showing up—whether to a town hall, cleanup, film screening, or community workshop—you’re helping build a stronger, more just response to the climate crisis
join the MBACJC today!
Membership Responsibilities
Members of the MBACJC are all interested parties that commit to participating in at least 75% of regular meetings.
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Meeting Schedule: Generally held monthly (approved each January), with 1–3 in-person meetings per year to build trust.
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Stipends & Dues: There are currently no dues required. Members representing marginalized communities may request compensation/stipends for attendance
