Volunteer Positions at your local Club level
If you are interested in more information about any of these position please complete the online form. Please note that not all these positions are currenly vacant.
Club Board Positions
Positions | Purpose | Skills |
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 |
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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 |
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Record proceedings of all Club Board and Club Executive meetings |
-Typing and computer skills-Good language and organizational skills | |
Responsible for the custody of the funds of the Club and all financial matters affecting the Club |
-Accounting skills -Some computer skills |
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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 | |
Keep safe all of the important records of the club |
-Ability to preserve documents | |
Responsible for communications between the Bruce Trail Conservancy Board and the local Club |
-Good communication and organizational skills | |
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 | |
Provide direction to all Club Hike Leaders and compile a list of all upcoming hikes for the Club Newsletter |
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Implement and promote the Land Stewardship Program at the Club level.
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-Good communication, computer and facilitation skills -Some survey experience is an asset |
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Maintain a healthy working relationship with landowners and resolve issues as they arise |
-Good public relations, conflict resolution, negotiating and people skills | |
Retain and increase The Bruce Trail Conservancy membership at the Club level |
-Good marketing, communication and people skills | |
Be the main administrative contact in producing the Club newsletter -Background in newsletter production |
-Proofreading and editing skills would be helpful | |
Publicize the Club's activities, aims and objectives
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-Knowledge of marketing and public relations -Ability to work well with people |
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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 | |
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 |
Bruce Trail Club Hike Leader |
Lead hikes for members and non-members, set the routes, set the pace and point out areas of interest to hike members
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-Knowledgeable about the environment, plants and animals -Knowledgeable about the planned route |
Act as a long-term caretaker of The Bruce Trail Conservancy land |
-Good observation skills -Knowledge of local plants and animals |
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Organize refreshments for events and social meetings, help plan social events for the Club members |
-Outgoing people person -Ability to motivate people |
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Help to promote the Bruce Trail Conservancy at various local events |
-Ability to talk to people about the Bruce Trail Conservancy | |
Maintain the Bruce Trail and side trails in your designated section |
-Ability to do basic Trail Maintenance -Good observation skills |
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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 | |
The Flying Squad Members are an email list of trail maintenance workers who can be called upon for assistance by any Club. |
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To create, edit and deliver an electronic newsletter to interested parties, both members and non-members of the Club. |
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Maintain the Club's website doing periodic updates and improvements to style and content. |