WNCA’s Bob Gale works with a volunteer crew on exotic invasive plant removal at Richmond Hill Park.
Summary of Position: Recruit, train, and reward volunteers. Oversee WNCA’s volunteer program; work closely with program staff to ensure volunteer needs are filled. Ensure that inquires are promptly responded to, volunteers are prepared, events are well organized, “thank you” emails are sent, and handling data input.
Responsibilities: Corresponding by email with volunteers, signing up volunteers for WNCA events which are often on weekends, posting volunteer opportunities on “Sign Up Genius” and keeping up to date with other public posting sites. Tasks include: recording volunteer work time, surveying their experience, evaluating their work, supporting office staff in the office and at events, mailing out maps, books, T-shirts and other items for sale through our website.
Skills/Experience Required: Customer service skills, organized and proficient with MS Word, Excel, and websites, prior volunteer experience.
Training and Support for Volunteer: One week of on-site training by WNCA volunteer coordinator
Date(s) Needed and Time Commitment: June 1-July 31, 20-30 hours per week, includes some Saturdays
Benefits of Position: Experience of working in the office of an established and busy environmental non-profit. Practice with the online sign up form ‘Sign Up Genius’.
Deadline: Apply by April 30 to Cynthia@WNCA.org with resume and cover letter.