Livable Communities Visioning Team Volunteer
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Livable Communities Visioning Team Volunteer |
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking qualified and motivated individuals with backgrounds
in planning and/or architecture for a rewarding
volunteer opportunity
as a Livable Communities Visioning Team volunteer.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the Bay Area's leading land conservation and urban planning
nonprofit. Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area
a better
place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability
of its cities and towns. Since 1958, we have been active across the nine-county
region protecting open space, opposing sprawl, and promoting smart growth.
We
have helped save over 1.1 million acres of greenbelt and we're a leader in
promoting regional solutions to the problems of sprawl.
Responsibilities
The Livable Communities Outreach Team volunteer helps determine tactics around
transit-oriented development in targeted Bay Area cities. Making use of existing
templates, the volunteer works with others on the visioning team to formulate
message and content for urban outings and other Livable Communities Outreach
events. The volunteer visits outing and event sites and helps plan the route
and event. The volunteer helps lead and facilitate urban outings, town hall
forums, and other outreach events.
Commitment
The volunteer position requires a monthly commitment of 5-10 hours
for a minimum of one year. Monthly meetings are held in the evening at Greenbelt
Alliance's San Francisco Office. Evening or weekend field visits are
held usually twice a month at sites determined by team members.
Talents/Skills Desired
Volunteer qualifications and background sought:
1. Reliable and able to communicate with team members as event comes together.
2. Must have either access to a car or willingness to carpool with others when
necessary.
3. Knowledge of smart growth/livable communities principles and issues.
4. Planning or architecture background helpful.
5. Knowledge of law and political processes surrounding land use helpful.
6. Ability to attend once-a-month meetings at the Greenbelt Alliance San
Francisco Office.
Benefits
This position is an excellent opportunity to: build outreach
and communication skills through working with Livable Communities Visioning
Team members and event cosponsors. Volunteers affect change and see results
in various transit hotspots around the region. Volunteers hone leadership
and presentation skills.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Volunteer Application
Greenbelt Alliance
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
or to volunteer@greenbelt.org.