Volunteer
VOLUNTEER MISSION STATEMENT
The Foothill Conservancy is a grassroots organization based in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. We believe that volunteers are essential to accomplishing our mission. To broaden our impact in the community, we seek community volunteers to help us achieve our goals. To help ensure that the work of the Foothill Conservancy is a true reflection of the needs of the community, we are committed to creating opportunities for volunteers to participate in, offer feedback about, and endorse the mission of the Foothill Conservancy.
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
- Photo archive management & organization (flexible hours)
- Outreach assistant for volunteer program (flexible hours)
- Assist in developing educational outreach (flexible hours)
- Archival assistant for Foothill Conservancy website (flexible hours)
- Office assistant (flexible hours)
- Spanish translation of promotional materials (flexible hours)
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH TEAM
Tech support
Marketing/Branding
Social Media
Newsletter
Data Management
WordPress
Publicity
Content Management
FUNDRAISING TEAM
Event Service & Support
Event Planning
Fundraisers
Event Booth
MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Recruitment
Onboarding
Support
Networking
Building Partnerships
OUTINGS & ON THE GROUND TEAM
Leading Outings – i.e. hikes, star gazing
Teach a class – i.e. nature art, Photography
Community & Watershed Cleanups
Field work such as planting trees
ADVOCACY TEAM
Attend Public Meetings
Environmental Advocacy
Join the Land Use Team
Join the Watershed Team
Join the Watershed Preservation Alliance
BEHIND THE SCENES TEAM
Internal Planning
Meeting Support – Minutes
Join the Office Team
Grant Research & Writing
Serve on our Board of Directors
Assist the Volunteer Coordinator
More information...
Watershed Protection Alliance
This new project aims to engage the Amador and Calaveras unsheltered community in good stewardship of the environment. More Information
The planning team meets every 2-4 weeks via Zoom.
Our Watershed Program focuses on nature, community, and economy in our area’s watersheds, with a primary focus on the Upper Mokelumne River watershed. The Watershed team meets monthly via zoom. Team is working remotely. More Information
Social Media Assistant
Reporting to the Executive Director within a defined process: Create social media content for our organization and teams and post. Analyze and propose process changes. Monitor our network and share relevant posts. Respond to inquiries on our social media. Skills required: Excellent time management skills. Familiarity with google analytics. Content creation for social media.
Land Use Team
Our Land Use Planning Program promotes sustainable local land use planning consistent with our mission, vision, and core values, guided by a set of land use principles. The team meets monthly via zoom and work is remote. More Information
Volunteer today to protect tomorrow
Join us and become a part of the solution for a healthier environment and community in Amador and Calaveras counties. Download the application below and send your completed application to: mtierneykelley@gmail.com
OR fill out the online application above!
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