Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc

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182 Tanners Pond RdGarden City, NY 11530 United States

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http://GCBirdSanctuary.com

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Volunteer Captain

Flexible Schedule | Garden City, NY 11530

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc. (GCBS) is looking for a Volunteer Corps Captain to oversee and manage the Volunteer Corps. You will be given 330 community service / volunteer hours for this position. Looks great on a resume or college application, and you belong to a great group of people helping to make our community and world a better place! Job Title: Volunteer Corps Captain Department: GCBS Volunteer Corps Period: EOM April to EOM September Position Type: Volunteer (you will be given 330 community service / volunteer hours) Reports To: GCBS Board of Directors Commitment: 10-15 hours/week Requirements: Only serious candidates who can commit their time. Must be 18 or older. Job Summary The gates of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary ("GCBS"), located at 182 Tanners Pond Rd, would not be open to the public without the help of the volunteers and particularly the Volunteer Captain. As the Captain you will ensure this environmental gem is accessible to all who wish to enjoy it during the 'open season' (the open season runs from the end of April through September, weekends only, 10 am-6 pm). Responsibilities Oversee the GCBS Volunteer Corps Members + Volunteer Management - Meet with (virtual or in person) interested volunteers and decide upon whether they are suitable and reliable enough for the assignment - Conduct a brief 'new volunteer' orientation and obtain a signed waiver - Provide keys to the GCBS to volunteers who will be opening the sanctuary, and manage volunteer key inventory - Work closely with the Assistant Volunteer Captain(s) to delegate tasks and responsibilities to avoid burnout + Scheduling - Oversee monthly weekend shift signups and manage shift coverage - Address open shifts due to lack of signups or when a volunteer cannot make their selected shift + Gate Obligations - Sign up for two or more shifts per month, where you can conduct 'new volunteer' orientation or help fill gaps in the schedule - Make the decision to close the sanctuary for inclement weather and to notify the Volunteer Corps Members Additional Statements This position and title come with great responsibility; only serious candidates who can commit their time will be considered. Must be 18 or older. Please apply by emailing us at gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com

Date Posted: Feb 21, 2025
Assistant Volunteer Captain

Flexible Schedule | Garden City, NY 11530

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc. (GCBS) is looking for an Assistant Volunteer Corps Captain(s) to help our Volunteer Captain oversee and manage the Volunteer Corps. You will be given 220 community service / volunteer hours for this position. Looks great on a resume or college application, and you belong to a great group of people helping to make our community and world a better place! Job Title: Assistant Volunteer Corps Captain Department: GCBS Volunteer Corps Period: EOM April to EOM September Position Type: Volunteer (you will be given 220 community service / volunteer hours) Reports To: Volunteer Captain Commitment: 7-10 hours/week Requirements: Only serious candidates who can commit their time. Must be 18 or older. Job Summary The gates of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary ("GCBS"), located at 182 Tanners Pond Rd, would not be open to the public without the help of the volunteers and particularly the Assistant Volunteer Captain. As the Assistant Captain you will work closely with the Volunteer Captain to ensure this environmental gem is accessible to all who wish to enjoy it during the 'open season’ (the open season runs from the end of April through September, weekends only, 10 am-6 pm). Responsibilities Aide the Volunteer Captain with the following activities as assigned + Volunteer Management - Meet with (virtual or in person) interested volunteers and decide upon whether they are suitable and reliable enough for the assignment - Conduct a brief 'new volunteer’ orientation and obtain a signed waiver - Provide keys to the GCBS to volunteers who will be opening the sanctuary, and manage volunteer key inventory + Scheduling - Assist the Captain with the monthly weekend shift signups and the management of shift coverage - Address open shifts due to lack of signups or when a volunteer cannot make their selected shift + Gate Obligations - Sign up for two or more shifts per month, where you can conduct 'new volunteer’ orientation or help fill gaps in the schedule - Make the decision to close the sanctuary for inclement weather and to notify the Volunteer Corps Members Additional Statements This position and title come with great responsibility; only serious candidates who can commit their time will be considered. Must be 18 or older. Please apply by emailing us at gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com

Date Posted: Feb 21, 2025
Volunteer Member

Flexible Schedule | Garden City, NY 11530

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc. (GCBS) needs more Volunteer Corps Members. The GCBS is looking for volunteers to help maintain the property and keep the GCBS open. Looks great on a resume or college application, and you belong to a great group of people helping to make our community and world a better place! Title: Volunteer Corps Member Period: EOM April to EOM September Position Type: Volunteer Commitment: 4 hours per month Requirements: Volunteers 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Summary The gates of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary ("GCBS"), located at 182 Tanners Pond Rd, would not be open to the public without the help of the volunteers and particularly the GCBS Volunteer Corps Members. As a Volunteer Corps Member you will work with the the Volunteer Captain and/or Assistant Captain(s) to ensure this environmental gem is accessible to all who wish to enjoy it during the 'open season' (the 'open season' runs from the end of April through September, weekends only, 10 am-6 pm). You only need to commit to two 2-hour shifts per month (that's only a total of 4 hours per month). Volunteers help with: + Welcoming Visitors - We need gate attendants near the entrance so all visitors can sign in. + Trail Maintenance / Gardening - We have 9 acres of meadows, woodlands, and trail systems that require constant upkeep. + Special Events - We hold several events during the year that require extra assistance. You are not merely "someone who helps" because the Volunteer Corps works as a subdivision of the Board of Directors and has a say in how things are done. Your time can be used for community service hours and we offer internships for high school and college students. The GCBS Volunteer Corps mission is to: (1) Keep the Bird Sanctuary open to the public during the weekends from the end of April to the end of September (from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM). (2) Help maintain and improve the nine-acre property. Become a part of something bigger and make a difference! If you can donate some time on the weekends beginning April 26, 2025, please apply by emailing us at gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com. Volunteers 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Date Posted: Feb 21, 2025

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The mission of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc. is to manage protected greenspace for environmental stewardship, research, education, and community services programs.

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Founded in 1995, we are a nine-acre environmental jewel in the heart of Garden City. We maintain and improve the property, make it available to the public on weekends from April through September, and host educational programs. We also work with other charitable organizations to raise money for worthwhile causes.

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