Volunteer: Volunteer Event AssistantsEvent assistants help out either Volunteer Coordinator or Forest Stewards with day-of event tasks, from event set-up and break down, volunteer registration forms, taking photos during event, and leading volunteers in restoration tasks. Restoration tasks will include removing weeds, planting, spreading mulch and gravel, watering, and some trail work among others. Note: Volunteer assistants are not expected to spend event time actively doing restoration, but rather guiding attendees by offering help and giving advice on best practices. Duties: Attend orientation Attend various volunteer events at different parks around Mercer Island (events held once a week, alternating Saturdays, and Wednesday/Thursdays) Attend optional trainings (These trainings will be led and designed by a combination of Volunteer Coordinator, Forest Stewards, and Volunteer Event Assistants, and can reflect things you’re interested in learning about.) Manage volunteer sign-ins and waivers Help with unloading tools and set-up of volunteer table Assist with break-down of volunteer table and loading tools Give demonstrations for proper tool use and restoration techniques Answer volunteer questions Take photos of participants throughout eventTime Commitment: 3-hour orientation before starting position Additional optional trainings occur throughout the year and run about 2-3 hours. Events typically run 2-3 hours, we ask Volunteer Event Assistants to arrive a half hour before start time, and stay between 15-30 minutes after the end of the event Ideally Volunteer Event Assistants can commit to attending a minimum of 3 events throughout the year.Organization: Mercer Island Parks and Rec Event assistants help out either Volunteer Coordinator or Forest Stewards with day-of event tasks, from event set-up and break down, volunteer registration forms, taking photos during event, and leading volunteers in restoration tasks. Restoration tasks will include removing weeds, planting, spreading mulch and gravel, watering, and some trail work among others. Note: Volunteer assistants are not expected to spend event time actively doing restoration, but rather guiding attendees by offering help and giving advice on best practices. Duties: Attend orientation Attend various volunteer events at different parks around Mercer Island (events held once a week, alternating Saturdays, and Wednesday/Thursdays) Attend optional trainings (These trainings will be led and designed by a combination of Volunteer Coordinator, Forest Stewards, and Volunteer Event Assistants, and can reflect things you’re interested in learning about.) Manage volunteer sign-ins and waivers Help with unloading tools and set-up of volunteer table Assist with break-down of volunteer table and loading tools Give demonstrations for proper tool use and restoration techniques Answer volunteer questions Take photos of participants throughout eventTime Commitment: 3-hour orientation before starting position Additional optional trainings occur throughout the year and run about 2-3 hours. Events typically run 2-3 hours, we ask Volunteer Event Assistants to arrive a half hour before start time, and stay between 15-30 minutes after the end of the event Ideally Volunteer Event Assistants can commit to attending a minimum of 3 events throughout the year.Organization: Mercer Island Parks and Rec Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98040 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Photography and Media VolunteersPOSITION DESCRIPTION: Mercer Island’s Natural Resources Department is looking for volunteer photographers. Volunteers in this role will take photos for promotional materials and marketing purposes. We’re specifically looking for photographers to capture our various events, along with photos of plants and wildlife across the island. We will accept photographers of all levels from students to professionals. We do not have a camera to provide.
DUTIES: Attend restoration and trail events held across the island (can drop in, not required to stay the full event) Take photos at tabling and educational events Take photos of wildlife (ie: birds, deer, insects, etc) and plants Follow specific photo promptsOrganization: Mercer Island Parks and Rec POSITION DESCRIPTION: Mercer Island’s Natural Resources Department is looking for volunteer photographers. Volunteers in this role will take photos for promotional materials and marketing purposes. We’re specifically looking for photographers to capture our various events, along with photos of plants and wildlife across the island. We will accept photographers of all levels from students to professionals. We do not have a camera to provide.
DUTIES: Attend restoration and trail events held across the island (can drop in, not required to stay the full event) Take photos at tabling and educational events Take photos of wildlife (ie: birds, deer, insects, etc) and plants Follow specific photo promptsOrganization: Mercer Island Parks and Rec Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98040 Allow Groups: No |