Membership Committee Members

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Membership Committee of Tahoma Audubon Society (TAS) supports the recruitment, retention, and engagement of a diverse membership which reflects Pierce County in order to advance the mission of the organization.

BENEFITS:

• Enjoyment and satisfaction of carrying out the work of a highly respected organization and leader of the environmental community.
• Learning from specialists in a variety of natural history and environmental professions and backgrounds.
• Gaining skills in nonprofit administration.
• Camaraderie of others with interest and experiences in birding and the natural world.
• Invitation to annual Volunteer Appreciation party.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with staff and other volunteers to plan and promote programs, events, and other opportunities which engage the membership and those in the community with the mission of the organization.
• Represent Tahoma Audubon at outreach booths and programs as ambassador with a knowledge of organization and a welcoming manner.
• Promote volunteerism among the membership, and support volunteer recognition.
• Follow the guidelines and perform the tasks of the committee as detailed in the Membership Committee Charter.
• Meet as a committee with the staff liaison on a monthly basis. Current meeting is scheduled for 1:00pm on the third Tuesday of the month at Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University Place.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
• Interest in and appreciation of the natural world
• Available for monthly committee meeting (currently not scheduled in August)
• Available to volunteer 4 to 16 hours of outreach or program staffing per month
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to provide own transportation to meetings or outreach sites
• Successfully complete Volunteer application and orientation process, including a state or national criminal background check