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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. Volunteer With Us - Stage Nature Center We're sorry but we are unable to accept Court Ordered Community Service volunteers. Outgoing, friendly volunteers for our Front Desk: *Especially needed: dependable adult volunteers interested in regular weekly Tuesday noon-3:15pm shift, Wednesday 8:55am-noon or Wednesday noon-3:15pm shift during the school year. This is an ongoing opportunity! Front Desk Reception volunteers for the Stage Nature Center to staff the front information area. Volunteers greet and count visitors, answer the phone, and direct calls to appropriate staff member or take messages. Help visitors with questions they may have, make sure they are apprised of appropriate flyers and opportunities for involvement with the Nature Center. Volunteers will open or close the nature center interpretive building, depending on shift hours. Volunteers 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 craft preparation that may be needed for upcoming programs. 3 hour shifts morning or afternoon, Tuesdays through Saturdays. The nature center building 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: Dec 4, 2024
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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. The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th at 5:00 pm by zoom. 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: Dec 2, 2024
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Dec 17
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Mar 16
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Troy, MI 48098
The Stage Nature Center is managed by the Troy Nature Society, a nonprofit organization. The Run For Nature event will raise funds to underwrite the educational nature programs and activities conducted at the nature center. Run/Walk Committee meetings are held virtually through zoom conferencing at this time. Members will need to have or create a zoom account with their name and email address to participate. The first Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm by zoom conferencing. The event will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025, at the Troy Farm, located at South Blvd. and Beach Road. All social distancing guidelines will be observed for the event. This event will have Runners and Walkers participating on a scattered-start basis and on two separate courses. This opportunity is best for: local Troy, Michigan volunteers. The 2025 Run for Nature Committee is seeking committee members to help organize the 5K Run/2K Walk for Nature fundraiser. Event also includes a Little Sprout Sprint race for children 10 years of age and under. Over 250 individuals have participated previously in this fun family event. All areas of committee support are welcome. Sub-committees are now being formed: Sponsorship/Food Acquisitions plus Day-of event help: Set up / Tear Down/ Course Assistants/ Parking Attendants. Assistance also needed for pre-event activities such as stuffing goodie bags and assisting with packet/bib/t-shirt pick-up on dates scheduled prior to the event. A brief Orientation Training will be held by zoom conferencing for all Run volunteers and committee members in May. Date to be determined. Contact Michelle Goyette, Special Events Coordinator for more information on volunteering, meeting dates and times: mgoyette@troynaturesociety.org. Date: 2025 5K Run/2K Walk for Nature Event: Sunday, June 8, 2025 8:55 am Welcome and instructions. (Volunteer set up and tear down time: 7:00am to 12:30 pm). Held at the Troy Farm, located at Beach Road and South Boulevard. Visit our website for complete event information: stagenaturecenter.org.
Date Posted: Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 9
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Mar 7
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08:00 AM
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Troy, MI 48098
The Stage Nature Center is a 100-acre nature preserve located in Troy, Michigan and operated by the Troy Nature Society, a nonprofit organization. The Society conducts educational nature programs and activities for over 31,000 individuals annually. The Society is currently developing and strengthening its local Board of Directors and is seeking individuals with a background in corporate leadership, finance, fundraising, education, marketing, legal expertise or environmental awareness to serve on a nonprofit fundraising board based in our community. Currently, a priority exists for individuals with backgrounds in fundraising/fundraising events to join our Board of Directors. At this time, members of the Board of Directors meet (either in-person or virtually by zoom conference on the 4th Thursday evening of every other month. Board Members assist with: Implementation of strategic planning and setting of board policy Financial development; setting fund-raising activities and policy Educational programming and outreach development in the community Board development and personnel management; networking, developing contacts in support of the organization Public awareness; community representation at local public relations activities Our mission is to provide resources and education to inspire the appreciation and preservation of nature. Organizational goals are 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 protect the Stage Nature Center for future generations A professional background and nonprofit experience is helpful.
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024
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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 2025 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. The first committee meeting for the 2025 event is scheduled for: (Tentatively, Thursday, March 13th at 5:30 pm by zoom conferencing). All social distancing guidelines will be observed for the event which is scheduled to be held on November 7, 2025 at the Troy Community Center | 3179 Livernois | Troy, MI 48083. (2pm-10pm total time of set-up/event/tear down). For those wishing to assist on November 7th only, there are also opportunities to assist on the day of the event only. Please inquire at StageNatureCenter@troynaturesociety.org This opportunity is best for: local Troy, Michigan volunteers The "Nature Uncorked Wine & Beer Tasting" committee is seeking volunteers to help organize this important 2025 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: Dec 8, 2024
