Office and Clerical Volunteer
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Office and Clerical Volunteer
These volunteers will assist with general office tasks
Tasks:
o Direct mailings
o Using data entry to update contact lists
o Scheduling volunteers
o Communicating dates and opportunities to program participants
o Deliver hard copy marketing and promotional materials to partners and into the community for public communications.
Skills:
o Great customer service and communication skills
o Good writing and typing skills
o Able to meet deadlines and manage their time
o Familiarity with Microsoft Office
o Ability to work online and with limited supervision
o Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, unless noted by the volunteer coordinator
Communications and Marketing Volunteers
The goal of this position is to provide opportunities for skilled volunteers.
Tasks:
o Write press releases
o Maintain social media
o Assist with formatting and distributing the e-newsletter every other month
o Update the organization’s website
o Create hardcopy marketing or promotion materials
o May have an opportunity to conduct research and compile data sets based on stakeholder and donor information
Skills:
o Excellent customer service and communication skills
o Excellent writing and speaking skills
o Able to meet deadlines
o Familiarity with Microsoft Office
o Skilled at Photoshop or another Creative Design Software
o Comfortable with internet communications
o Self-reliant with limited supervision
Fund Raising Event Volunteer
There are many choices for volunteers involved with fund raising.
Tasks:
1. Participating in event planning meetings
2. Silent Auction:
o acquire silent auction donations
o putting items in baskets
o transporting items to event location
o assist with bid sheets
o decorate tables
o assist with cashing out and delivering items to winners
3. Set up and/or strike the event including:
o Transport items
o Set up tables, banners, canopies
o Decorating tables
o Assist with food and food service areas
4. Door Assistance:
o taking and selling tickets
o welcoming and introducing attendees to the event
o gather names and emails of attendees
5. Children’s Activities:
o Assist with implementing the planned activities
6. Security:
o Maintain a presence at doors other than main door
7. Promotion:
o Deliver handbills and/or posters to designated areas around town
o Assist with creation of handbills and/or posters
o Write press releases and send them to designated media outlets
Skills
o Quick learner
o Able to think on their feet and take direction
o Great customer service and communication skills
o Able to meet deadlines and manage their time
o Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, unless noted by the volunteer coordinator
o Enjoy a fast paced event environment
o Goal oriented individuals will be the most successful
Community Outreach Volunteer
Attendant at booths typically at community festivals, fairs and expos
Tasks:
o Arrive on time for shift
o Engage with people and explain organization
o Gather names and emails of people if interested in further information
o Assist with setting up/taking down the booth
Skills:
o Great customer service and communication skills
o Neat appearance
o Knowledge of The Vegetable Connection preferred
Farm Volunteer at Participating Farms
It is important to check with the partner’s farms to see when they have volunteer shifts.
Tasks:
o Learning about planting, maintenance and harvesting vegetables
o Being outdoors
o Camaraderie
o Connecting to the land and our food
o Gaining a sense of satisfaction and community through group efforts
Skills:
o Being in good enough physical condition, (backs and knees especially), to handle the tasks
o Bending, reaching, grasping and lifting up to 10 lbs.
o Willing to take direction from the farmer or apprentices
Special Events Fund Raising Planning Committee
The Volunteer will help aid in the planning of one of our annual events.
Tasks:
o Develop the Special Events Fund Raising annual plan
o Coordinate implementation of annual plan
o Meet monthly or as needed
o Identify chairperson for each event
o Assist with recruiting volunteers for events
o Report to Board of Directors on regular basis
Skills:
o Experience with fund raising events
o Organizing abilities
o Interpersonal and communication skills
o Team player
Food School Volunteer
Volunteers help with field trips at the participating school.
Tasks:
o Lead small group activities
o Pass out materials
o Demonstrate and assist students with each task
o Assist students with navigating through the school garden
Skills:
o Willingness to work with children from kindergarten to high school
o Knowledge of gardening is helpful, but not necessary
o Team player
o Good communication skills