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Gardening Volunteer Opportunity
Director, Membership and Donations
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:
Developing and implementing strategies to grow membership and donations, as well as plans to encourage membership retention. The role includes working with the Membership Coordinator, who maintains accurate files for all membership and donations information.
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:
Experience in membership growth and retention. Experience in managing and expanding donations.
Good knowledge of Google Apps, particularly Sheets, Docs and Gmail (training available).
Notes:
This is a Board position. The Board meets one 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