Volunteer Positions at your local Club level


If you are interested in any of these position please contact Christian Barber at cbarber@brucetrail.org.

Club Board Positions

Positions Purpose Skills
President

Responsible for the general overseeing of Club operations, and for the direction, development and promotion of the overall objectives and goals of the Club

 

 -Good communication, organizational, networking and facilitation skills
-Some computer skills would be an asset
Vice President

Act in place of the Club President when the President is unavailable and to be the President Elect

 

 

 -Good communication, organizational, networking and facilitation skills
-Some computer skills would be an asset
Secretary

Record proceedings of all Club Board and Club Executive meetings

 

 -Typing and computer skills-Good language and organizational skills
Treasurer

Responsible for the custody of the funds of the Club and all financial matters affecting the Club

 

 -Accounting skills
-Some computer skills
Director at Large

Participate in the Club Board's deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance and advocacy

 

 -Commitment to the work of the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Archivist

Keep safe all of the important records of the club

 

 -Ability to preserve documents
BTC Representative

Responsible for communications between the Bruce Trail Conservancy Board and the local Club

 

 -Good communication and organizational skills
Hike Director

Provide direction to all Club Hike Leaders and compile a list of all upcoming hikes for the Club Newsletter

 

  
Land Steward Director

Implement and promote the Land Stewardship Program at the Club level.

 

 

 -Good communication, computer and facilitation skills
-Some survey experience is an asset
Landowner Relations Director

Maintain a healthy working relationship with landowners and resolve issues as they arise

 

 -Good public relations, conflict resolution, negotiating and people skills
Membership Director

Retain and increase The Bruce Trail Conservancy membership at the Club level

 

 -Good marketing, communication and people skills
Publications Director

Be the main administrative contact in producing the Club newsletter -Background in newsletter production

 

 -Proofreading and editing skills would be helpful
Public Relations Director

Publicize the Club's activities, aims and objectives

 

 

 -Knowledge of marketing and public relations
-Ability to work well with people
Trail Director

Responsible for the planning, maintenance and overallquality of the Trail in the Club's section, and for the overall organization and operation of the Trail work

 

 -Good people and organizational skills-Ability to design and oversee construction projects
Volunteer Coordinator

Coordinate the use of volunteers throughout the Club, and to facilitate the recruiting, training and recognition of all volunteers in the Club

 -Desire to work with people
-Good communication skills


Other Positions

Positions Purpose Skills
Fundraising

Help to promote and collect funds through events or other initiatives to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy at the Club level

 

 -Knowledge of special event planning and other fundraising techniques
Hike Leader

Lead hikes for members and non-members, set the routes, set the pace and point out areas of interest to hike members

 

 

 -Knowledgeable about the environment, plants and animals
-Knowledgeable about the planned route
Land Steward

Act as a long-term caretaker of The Bruce Trail Conservancy land

 

 -Good observation skills
-Knowledge of local plants and animals
Social Event Planner

Organize refreshments for events and social meetings, help plan social events for the Club members

 

 -Outgoing people person
-Ability to motivate people
Special Events

Help to promote the Bruce Trail Conservancy at various local events

 

 -Ability to talk to people about the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Trail Captain

Maintain the Bruce Trail and side trails in your designated section

 

 -Ability to do basic Trail Maintenance
-Good observation skills
Trail Maintenance Worker Help with construction and repairs on the Trail. Must be able to build various projects on the Trail, such as bridges and stiles. -Ability to work as a member of a team