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Flexible Schedule
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Troy, MI 48098
Obtain an application from our website: troynaturesociety.org - Volunteer Page. Application and Background Check/Hold Harmless/Photo Release form must be completed prior to volunteering. We're sorry but we are unable to accept Court Ordered Community Service volunteers. Outgoing, friendly volunteers for our Front Desk: *Dependable volunteers interested in regular weekly Wednesday morning shift: 9 am - 12 pm especially needed. Saturday morning and afternoon shifts are also available. Volunteer weekly or monthly. This is an ongoing opportunity! Front Desk Reception volunteers for the Stage Nature Center: Our volunteers staff the front information area. Volunteers greet and count visitors, answer the phone, and direct calls to appropriate staff member. Help visitors with questions they may have, make sure they are apprised of appropriate flyers and opportunities for involvement with the Nature Center. They will open or close the nature center interpretive building, depending on their shift hours. They check-in participants for programs and other events held at the nature center. Volunteers help wipe down high-touch surfaces. Front Desk volunteers may also be given instructions and all materials for crafts that may be needed for upcoming programs. Tuesday through Saturdays. Shifts are 3 hours long; morning and afternoon shifts are available. The nature center is open Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. We are closed on Sundays, Mondays and holiday weekends This opportunity is for age 15 years and above. Application with Background Check Authorization is required, approval process typically takes 10- 15 days. Once your application is approved, we will arrange a time for a brief interview with orientation and training. We use the website SignUpGenius.com to allow volunteers to view and sign up for opportunities. Use of a PC to sign up for shifts is helpful.
Date Posted: 2024-06-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Troy, MI 48098
The Stage Nature Center is managed by the Troy Nature Society, a nonprofit organization. The 2024 Nature Uncorked Wine & Beer Tasting event will raise funds to underwrite the educational nature programs and activities conducted at the nature center. Monthly committee meetings are held by zoom conferencing or in-person. This volunteer opportunity is for those 21 years of age and over. Upcoming committee meetings for the 2024 event are scheduled on: Thursday, July 11th at 5:30 pm by zoom conferencing. Thursday, August 8th at 5:30 pm by zoom conferencing. Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 pm in-person (place TBD). Thursday, October 10th at 5:30 pm in-person at the Troy Community Center, Banquet Room. All social distancing guidelines will be observed for the event which is scheduled to be held on November 8, 2024 at the Troy Community Center | 3179 Livernois | Troy, MI 48083. (2pm-10pm total time of set-up/event/tear down). This opportunity is best for: local Troy, Michigan volunteers The "Nature Uncorked Wine & Beer Tasting" committee is seeking volunteers to help organize this important 2024 fundraiser. Sub-committees are now being formed. All social distancing guidelines will be observed during this elegant evening of wine and beer samplings, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, wine pull and Spin the Bottles games, raffle and a silent auction. Contact our Special Events Coordinator, Michelle Goyette for more information on meeting dates and times at: mgoyette@troynaturesociety.org.
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Troy, MI 48098
The Society is currently developing and strengthening its local Board of Directors and seeking individuals with a background in corporate leadership, finance, fundraising, education, marketing, legal expertise, or environmental awarenesss to serve on a nonprofit fundraising Board based in our community. Currently, a priority exists for individuals with backgrounds in fundraising/funding events to join our Board of Directors. At this time, members of the Board met either in-person or virtually or by zoom conferencing on the 4th Thursday evening of other month. Board members assist with: Implementation of strategic planning and setting Board policy. Financial Development; setting fundraising activities and policies. Educational programming and outreach development in our community. Board Development and personnel management; networking, developing contacts in support of the organization Public awareness; representation at local public relations activities Our Mission: To provide resources and education to inspire the appreciation and preservation of nature. Organization Vision is to: Provide educational nature programs along with healthy outdoor experiences and activities for individuals of all ages. Create an understanding of the value and necessity of stewardship of our natural environment. Preserve and protecte the Stage Nature Center for future generations A professional background and nonprofit experience are helpful.
Date Posted: 2024-06-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Troy, MI 48098
Stage Nature Center in Troy, MI is seeking candidates for our 2024 Marketing Committee. We are in search of Marketing and Communications professionals who are passionate about nature and feel they can contribute their skills and share their expertise on new & existing marketing initiatives. Some of the activities that are planned include a review of the previous year's marketing plan, a review of social media networks, brand building & brand awareness initiatives and more! Candidates should be actively working in the field of marketing, digital marketing or communications. Please contact Neha Saigal, Marketing Specialist at neha@troynaturesociety.org for more information and to reserve your spot on our committee.
Date Posted: 2024-07-15
