Opportunity Details

A table staffed by knowledgeable representatives of Humane Action Pittsburgh can educate the public about HAP's mission and campaigns, raise awareness of the importance of animal and environmental advocates becoming politically involved, gain new HAP members, build the email list, and increase social media following.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Ensure high public visibility for HAP within the community
- Promote HAP campaigns and advance animal protection by growing HAP membership through education and engagement of new people to the organization.
- Help HAP achieve our common goal of building the Model Humane City.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport literature and tabling supplies. Coordinate the pick-up and drop-off of materials as necessary
- Correspond with event organizers regarding details, such as tables and chairs needed and potential speaking opportunities
- Engage visitors at the HAP table and encourage them to sign up to receive information.
- Send data to supervisor
- If unable to answer a question from the public, obtain the answer from HAP leadership after and follow-up
- Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours
- Attend HAP's monthly leadership meeting and other meetings as needed
- Share and support HAP's mission and core values; adhere to HAP's policies
- Other duties as needed

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training on HAP's core values, mission, and policies, including orientation on campaign missions and statuses.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written
- An outgoing personality and eagerness to meet new people
- Self-motivated
- Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello, or willingness to learn

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED
- Minimum of four events per year, events vary in time but usually 2-4 hours long, may need to travel to pick-up or drop-off supplies. Many events occur on evenings and weekends.
- Monthly one-hour, virtual leadership meetings

LOCATION
- Location varies; typically within the City of Pittsburgh
- Internal HAP meetings are virtual

DRESS CODE
Professional dress required for professional meetings (if any). If attending an informal event on behalf of HAP, we ask the volunteer to purchase a HAP t-shirt for $7.

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
- Put your excellent people skills to work helping further animal protection issues!
- Know you are key to making a difference in the betterment of animals
- Opportunity to meet new people and network with community members and volunteers
- Be a valued HAP team member
- Build your resume

WHAT CAN VOLUNTEERS EXPECT FROM HAP
- Support of HAP leadership and members
- Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input

Opportunity Details

Volunteer to inspect, sort, and repack our donated food in preparation for community distribution.

Opportunity Details

We’re excited to host participants from over 25 states at our annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie Chicken Festival in Hays, KS. We have volunteer shifts available in the early mornings (3AM-7AM) and the late afternoons/evenings (4PM - 6PM, 6PM-9PM) in Hays, KS from Thursday afternoon, April 10 - Sunday morning, April 13, 2025.

Opportunities include: Setup assistance at the evening event at the Sternberg Museum, Event Photography, or Registration Table assistance at the Hotel in Hays, KS.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Thursday Registration	2	n/a	n/a
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

On Saturday, April 27th, 2024, SEEAG will be hosting our second-annual Plantopia fundraiser to raise money and support our agricultural education programs for Santa Barbara and Ventura County youth. There will be four U-pick locations across both counties were visitors can choose any 12 vegetable transplants for $35. All locations will be open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, and the first 100 sales will come with a free bag of compost from Agromin or Engel and Gray.

We are looking for volunteer to help us run each location and distribute plants to those who have pre-ordered or bought their plants the day of.

⟟ Ventura Harbor - 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

⟟ Growing Works 1736 S Lewis Rd, Camarillo

⟟ Refugio Ranch Vineyards 2990 Grand Ave, Los Olivos

⟟ Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Alameda Park, Santa Barbara

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We are excited to present the opportunity for you to support SEEAG's 1st STEM Agricultural Career Fair for the Rio School District. This event is scheduled for April 17th, 2024, at McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo, and will provide 540 6th graders with a unique chance to gain insights into the local agricultural industry and STEM-related career opportunities. They will tour the McGrath Family Farm Collective and participate in a career fair featuring various companies and organizations. Our goal is to instill excitement and curiosity in these students that will carry with them as they progress in their academic and professional journeys. Your support is crucial in making this event a success!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through this hands-on service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants. You’ll also learn the basics of spring edible weeds (most of which are related to broccoli!). Attend a training session, then volunteer two more times on your own to become a Wildflower Ranger, earning a certificate, a t-shirt, and bragging rights! Snacks and gloves provided—bring a water bottle.

WEEKEND

4/27: Parker Mill
5/25: Draper Houston Preserves

WEEKDAY

4/22 (Earth Day): Scio Woods Preserve
5/15: Burns-Stokes Preserve
5/22: Leonard Preserve
5/29: Weatherbee Woods Preserve

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Scio Woods Preserve	10	n/a	n/a
Parker Mill	10	n/a	n/a
Burns-Stokes Preserve	10	n/a	n/a
Leonard Preserve	10	n/a	n/a
Draper Houston Preserve	10	n/a	n/a
Weatherbee Woods Preserve	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join Washtenaw County Parks to plant trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. We’ve picked 800 trees (and a few shrubs) that will create habitat (lots of oak trees), sequester carbon dioxide, absorb stormwater, and much more. Learn tree planting tips and tricks that you can take home, joining the effort to solve pressing environmental challenges. Make 2024 the year you plant a tree! Snacks and gloves provided-bring a water bottle.

Wed, 5/1: Baker Woods Preserve, 9am-Noon
Thu, 5/2: Northfield Woods Preserve, 9am-Noon
Fri, 5/3: County Farm Park, 1pm-4pm
Sat, 5/4: Sharon Mills Park, 9am-Noon
Wed, 5/8: Staebler Farm County Park, 9am-Noon
Thu, 5/9: Trinkle Marsh, 9am-Noon
Fri, 5/10: Rain Date, if needed, location TBD, 9am-Noon

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Baker Woods Preserve	10	n/a	n/a
Northfield Woods	10	n/a	n/a
County Farm Park	10	n/a	n/a
Sharon Mills Park	10	n/a	n/a
Staebler Farm County Park	10	n/a	n/a
Trinkle Marsh	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

On Tuesdays, Get Hands-on in the Garden through Big Mulching Days and Big Planting Days! Snacks and gloves provided-bring a water bottle. Rain dates for all activities occur the next day (Wednesdays).

4/30: Big Mulching Day @ County Farm Park
5/7: Big Mulching Day @ Sharon Mills County Park
5/14: Big Planting Day @ County Farm Park
5/21: Big Planting Day @ Sharon Mills County Park

BIG MULCHING DAYS
Spring is for mulching! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature mulching garden beds to prepare for planting. Get a decent workout, learn valuable tips and tricks for ergonomic gardening that will pay off for a lifetime, and learn about the vital role of mulching in the landscape.

BIG PLANTING DAYS
Spring is for planting! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature planting a whole lot of beautiful plants. Enjoy exercise outdoors in community and learn tips & tricks for successful plantings.

LOCATION INFORMATION
COUNTY FARM PARK-Your efforts provide critical improvements to a series of esteemed community gardens, including the Geometry in Bloom Perennial Garden, the Sensory Garden, and the Memorial Garden, all located at County Farm Park.

SHARON MILLS COUNTY PARK-Your efforts enhance a beautiful historic mill (one of Henry Ford’s original Village Industry sites), located along the River Raisin with scenic hiking trails.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Big Mulching Day at County Farm Park	10	n/a	n/a
Big Mulching Day at Sharon Mills	10	n/a	n/a
Big Planting Day at County Farm Park	10	n/a	n/a
Big Planting Day at Sharon Mills	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Sign-up for a trip back in time to protect two of Washtenaw County’s last remaining remnant prairies, Woodcock Prairie and Independence Prairie. You’ll bust down the shrubs and vines threatening these rare ecosystems. Though mostly now gone, prairies once sprawled across almost one-third of the United States. Discover and protect Independence Lake’s extraordinary fragments of history, while enjoying nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting. Led by Faye Stoner. Snacks, tools, and gloves provided (bring your own water bottle).

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
mar 9	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join naturalist Faye Stoner to protect Independence Lake’s remarkable natural areas. As the season progresses, we’ll traverse prairie, woods, and a variety of wetlands, including sedge meadows, prairie fen, cattail marshes, and a buttonbush swamp. You’ll use loppers and saws to bust down shrubs and vines to protect these amazing natural spaces, while enjoying nature, fresh air, and exercise in a friendly community setting. Snacks, tools, and gloves provided (bring your own water bottle).

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Feb 27	5	n/a	n/a
Mar 5	5	n/a	n/a
Mar 12	5	n/a	n/a