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Gardening Volunteer Opportunity
Director, Events
Number of Positions Available: 1
Estimated Time: Several hours per month
Location
Friends of the Farm, Building 75, next to the Ornamental Gardens, Ottawa
Description
Major responsibilities:
The Director will oversee the coordinators of each event and offers suggestions and assistance when needed. Makes arrangements for the Annual General Meeting. Shows initiative and suggests potential future events/fundraisers.
Qualifications/Skills:
Strong communication skills and effective interpersonal talent in working with a team of volunteers as well as liaising with the public. Excellent organizational skills.
Assets:
Previous event planning experience.
Good knowledge of Google Apps, particularly Sheets, Docs and Gmail (training available).
Notes:
This is a Board position. The Board meets once a month during the day.
Start date is flexible but we hope to fill this position as soon as possible.
You will be working with a team of volunteers who wish to help preserve, maintain and enhance the Dominion Arboretum, the Ornamental Gardens and other public areas of the Farm, in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, for the educational benefit and enjoyment of the public; and promote the Farm’s historical significance.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé or questions to:volunteerdirector@friendsofthefarm.ca