Volunteer Committee Member

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We are seeking energetic and outgoing Volunteer Committee Members to lead and oversee the volunteer activities of the Pinellas Chapter Florida Native Plant Society. Committee Members will determine their own schedules and work from their home or office, allocating adequate time to perform the duties of the committee. Committee members will choose a Chairperson to communicate on behalf of the committee with the Board of Directors, and serve on the board if so desired.

Volunteer Committee Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers for chapter events and projects, the speaker’s bureau, and board special committees from the membership and interested public.
• Utilizing social media, e-mails, and special events to publicize volunteer opportunities.
• Collecting volunteer contact information, availability and skills, and maintaining a volunteer database.
• Responding to and fulfilling requests from the public and other organizations for speakers or assistance with special projects.
• Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organization’s volunteer opportunities, matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper orientation and training.
• Keeping records of volunteers' hours and reporting them to FNPS.
• Motivate and reward volunteers through a volunteer appreciation program utilizing tangible rewards (t-shirts, awards, etc.) and an annual volunteer appreciation event.