Livable Communities Logistics Team Volunteer
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Livable Communities Logistics Team Volunteer |
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking qualified and motivated individuals with backgrounds
in planning and/or environmental review for a rewarding volunteer opportunity
as a Livable Communities Logistics Team volunteer.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the Bay Area's leading land conservation and urban planning
nonprofit. Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area
a better
place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability
of its cities and towns. Since 1958, we have been active across the nine-county
region protecting open space, opposing sprawl, and promoting smart growth.
We
have helped save over 1.1 million acres of greenbelt and we're a leader in
promoting regional solutions to the problems of sprawl.
Responsibilities
The Livable Communities Logistics Team volunteer helps determines Livable Communities
Outreach tactics around transit-oriented development in targeted Bay Area
cities. The volunteer helps handle logistics
and crowd building for outings and other outreach events. The team volunteer
helps lead and facilitate urban outings, town hall forums, and other outreach
events. The team volunteer participates in other outreach activities such
as phone banking and tabling to engage citizens in the local planning process.
Commitment
This volunteer position requires a monthly commitment of 5-10 hours. The volunteer
has the option of working on specific sites only or continuing to volunteer
on other
priority
sites around the Bay Area.
Talents/Skills Desired
Volunteer qualifications and background sought:
1. Reliable and able to communicate with team members as events come together.
2. Must have either access to a car or willingness to carpool with others when
necessary.
3. Knowledge of smart growth/livable communities principles and issues helpful
but not required. You will learn through doing!
4. Outreach and event planning experience helpful.
5. Willingness to convey smart growth ideas to crowds with varying knowledge
of them.
Benefits
This position is an excellent opportunity to build outreach
and communication skills through working with Livable Communities Logistics
Team members and event cosponsors. Volunteers affect change and see results
in
various
transit hotspots around the region. Volunteers hone leadership and presentation
skills.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Volunteer Application
Greenbelt Alliance
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
or to volunteer@greenbelt.org.