Opportunity Details
Position descriptionDo you have a passion for social media? Are you an engaging storyteller? Do your friends call you visionary, trendy, or clever? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this volunteer position might just be the perfect fit for you and a place where you get to show off your resourcefulness, imagination, skills, and experience.
At Greenstand, we are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate content creator and strategist who has some professional experience to join our Marketing and Communications team. On the social media site, you will be working on developing and maintaining Greenstand’s online presence through various social media channels: Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the World Economic Forum’s UpLink platform. You will also have the opportunity to write your own posts for Greenstand’s blog. This position will be responsible for actively updating and maintaining our social media channels, creating and brainstorming content, creating a plan to enhance online presence, and identifying opportunities for growth.
Primary responsibilities
Build and manage Greenstand’s social media profiles and presence alongside the Communications team.
Assist with blog post drafting and review.
Write regular blog posts on pre-approved topics that relate to Greenstand’s work.
Create and execute scheduled social media engagement strategies. This includes but is not limited to crafting, posting, and tracking posts across various social media platforms, social listening, follower pushes, engaging with influencers, etc.
Guide and provide strategic direction through the entire brand identity and design process.
Create a "standard" messaging approach and ad for each target audience.
Raise awareness of the importance of better reforestation practices, for the environment and for the development of a sustainable nature-based economy.
Helpful skills
Create social media graphics and collaborate on new concepts and ideas.
Ability to think outside the box for innovative ways for nonprofits to use all social platforms to achieve their goals.
Expertise in brand identity, development, and application through strategy, design, and messaging.
Highly organized and a strategic thinker and planner. More concerned about long-term impact than short-term gain.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Self-motivated and can complete work independently with considerations to timelines, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Time commitment is 10-15 hours per week, including a bi-weekly meeting that is flexible with its schedule.
Ability to manage and produce video projects that are in line with our brand guidelines & communications strategy.
What you get in return
Letter confirming your volunteer hours and projects
Professional reference(s)
Valuable experience & leadership opportunities
Engagement with a team of global professionals
About Greenstand
Greenstand is a fully remote social non-profit organization turning environmental stewardship into a reliable source of income. Our work tackles both extreme poverty and climate change. Our main product is the Treetracker, a mobile app that allows planting organizations and their donors to track the growth of newly planted trees through periodic geotagged photos.
The project is at a really exciting stage and has just been elevated to a Supporting Partner for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. This could not be done without our amazing Greenstanders contributing their skills and time from around the world.
Read more about our work on Greenstand.org.
To apply
Please follow the below link and fill out the form. Greenstand team members will be in touch soon.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmwekGZ5tcc5sVhsgMDf-KEDBMtZYoCYAmxyxrOPv5w0WKA/viewform
Opportunity Details
Greenstand is a fully remote social non-profit organization turning environmental stewardship into a reliable source of income. Our work tackles both extreme poverty and climate change. Our main product is Treetracker, a mobile app that allows planting organizations and their donors to track the growth of newly planted trees through periodic geotagged photos. Read more about our work on Greenstand.org.Position Description
We are currently expanding capacity in our admin panel development team, which leverages React.js and Node.js as our core technologies. If you have these skills or are learning them, we’d love to have you contribute as a member of our diverse global team.
Volunteering as a developer with Greenstand is open to all skill levels.
Requirements
Self-motivation and time management skills are absolutely necessary, as we are a fully remote organization. While some projects will be very collaborative, you may have to develop some projects individually.
Knowledge or willingness to learn React.js
Ability or interest in attending our optional weekly meetings to coordinate engineering efforts; this is a great place to learn about new tech or meet similarly minded contributors that are interested in restoring the environment.
In return for your support, we can offer:
Letter confirming your volunteer hours and projects
Professional reference(s)
Valuable experience gained & leadership opportunities
Engagement with a team of global professionals
To apply
Please fill out this form and a Greenstander will be in touch shortly: https://forms.gle/1yVMo5dpqW4xoTrt6
You can also check out our code here: https://github.com/Greenstand/Development-Overview
Opportunity Details
Russian Riverkeeper is pleased to announce the exciting plans we have in store for the 35th annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup on Saturday, September 18th 2021! The September cleanup is our largest of the year and helps remove trash that accumulates over the summer months on the Russian River. This year, there will be teams across the watershed from Ukiah to Monte Rio all contributing with the shared mission of protecting our River and ocean from trash pollution. Our goal in 2021 is to beat our record of 35,000 pounds of trash, 175 tires, and 452 volunteers, and we can only do it with your help. Volunteers receive a special gift and space is limited so sign up today at: www.russianriverkeeper.org/rrwcd .Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
Opportunity Details
This project aims to monitor the presence and movement of flora and fauna in the Blue Mountains and provide long-term records of changes that may reflect influences such as climate change and urban development.Our volunteer citizen scientists service camera trap installations to capture movements of fauna in real-time as well as take manual photographs in fixed locations to capture long-term changes to flora and ecosystems.
Taking and collecting these images involves short, pleasant walks into the bush (the urban-bushland interface) along easy walking tracks, involving volunteer groups of 2-6 people.
These images are collected each month and uploaded to the BMWHI database. All images are then codified and analysed by our research team, then uploaded to the Atlas of Living Australia database using the BioCollect tool designed for citizen science projects.
Opportunity Details
Low Carbon Living Australia is a not for profit social enterprise with an aim to help individuals and organisations reduce their carbon footprints, at the core of which is a sophisticated carbon calculator.Developed in partnership with a local Sydney-based social enterprise (Ecologic Apps), the carbon calculator provides a benchmark and breakdown of your carbon footprint and a set of prioritised recommendations for reducing your carbon emissions.
We are seeking web developers to help take this calculator to the next level. Some example projects include:
- enhancing the existing progressive web app (PWA)
- developing a new feature to help coordinate carbon reduction bulk buys
- enhancing an advanced map widget using React and LeafletJS
- developing an interactive visualisations of rooftop solar system performance using javascript / D3
- data processing of weather data to support some exciting new simulation features
- developing a Python algorithm for optimally positioning solar panels on building roofs
The calculator uses a range of modern web technologies including typescript, react, redux, material-ui, graphql and a python backend using FastAPI and Starlette. The project also leverages the latest Atlassian technologies including Bitbucket Pipelines for continuous integration and testing.
Opportunity Details
Are you tired of being cooped up, not able to get your hands in the soil or work on plants other than your own? Come to Bull’s Run, we have 11 acres to spread out and tackle trail trimming and invasive plant removal (no experience required)! Come for an hour, all four hours or anywhere in-between!Email naturalist@bullsrun.org to RSVP
1. Social Distancing - we will be working separately to allow for social distancing. When giving directions, instructions a minimum of 6 feet is required for anyone not in your household group.
2. Masks are required. If you are more than 15 feet from others while working, you may remove your mask, but it must be on (covering nose and mouth) when approaching others.
3. Pre-registration is required so we know how many people to prepare for, email naturalist@bullsrun.org.
4. Please bring your own work gloves.
5. You can bring your own tools if you wish - clippers, loppers or shovel - we will have tools available and while we will clean tools between work days, we ask that you keep your work gloves on while handling tools.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
Opportunity Details
Are you tired of being cooped up, not able to get your hands in the soil or work on plants other than your own? Come to Bull’s Run, we have 11 acres to spread out and tackle trail trimming and invasive plant removal (no experience required)! Come for an hour, all four hours or anywhere in-between!Email naturalist@bullsrun.org to RSVP
1. Social Distancing - we will be working separately to allow for social distancing. When giving directions, instructions a minimum of 6 feet is required for anyone not in your household group.
2. Masks are required. If you are more than 15 feet from others while working, you may remove your mask, but it must be on (covering nose and mouth) when approaching others.
3. Pre-registration is required so we know how many people to prepare for, email naturalist@bullsrun.org.
4. Please bring your own work gloves.
5. You can bring your own tools if you wish - clippers, loppers or shovel - we will have tools available and while we will clean tools between work days, we ask that you keep your work gloves on while handling tools.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
Opportunity Details
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing See more detailed background on CrowdDoing's forest fire prevention derivativeshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBp_HUr-tCCNaeGoSDfPrirRPbaoV3X4/view?usp=sharing
Forest Fire Risk Prevention Derivatives in Northern California
Bobby Fishkin, lead author
In 2018, Sacramento was named the "the Most Polluted City on Earth" due to "smoke from Camp Fire," This proposal aims to prevent that from happening again through adopting a systemic approach and collaborating with stakeholders to actively prevent future such events. The insurance industry, along with institutional chief risk officers, have begun to recognize the importance of moving from "loss compensation to loss prevention."
CrowdDoing and Project Heather propose launching a prevention derivative with two new stakeholders: (a) contingent payers who pay in proportion to the reduction in risk, and (b) impact investors who finance social innovations in which their return is similarly proportional to the reduction in risk. It will build on existing precedents for contingent contracts involving social- innovation-based risk prevention.
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing A spectrum of forest fire risk prevention approaches are available: from creative new social innovations to well-established interventions.The forest fire risk prevention derivative would first survey existing forest fire prevention interventions in Greater Sacramento with an eye towards which ones might be suitable to support and expand. It would then review global social innovations that might be relevant to Northern California to determine which to replicate. Entities involved in risk management and risk securitisation, from insurers to reinsurers to retrocessionaires, ought to welcome the chance to share liability proportionally through a commons of prevention innovations. The prevention derivative can expand as more institutions and individuals join as contingent payers and impact investors in order prevent a larger portion of collective risk. Payments by private and public institutions to support prevention derivatives can be in-kind, through services, and/or financial. Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing strategic thinking and are responsible for financial planning, analysis and projection for companies and corporations. The Financial Analyst prepares, reviews and distributes monthly financial reports to stores and cost/profit centers. The ability to effectively communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise way is a key attribute of the Financial Analyst. By conducting analyses of information affecting investment programs, the Financial Analyst will forecast future revenues and expenditures and determine possible profit or loss. Working with the CEO, CFO and other executive-level team members to identify cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects, the Financial Analyst will set network-wide investment direction and policies.
We are looking for a Investment Analyst Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing a to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning and organizing programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties.
We are looking for an experienced Investment analyst to undertake financial research and report on prospective investment avenues. The successful candidate will study how an investment is likely to perform and how sustainable it is. You will participate in our sound portfolio-management strategy by providing the necessary data for our decision making process.
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing
Inventing effective marketing strategies to sell insurance plans to new clients or up-sell to current clients
Using methods such as networking, cold calling etc to spot opportunities and cultivate trust with potential customers
Gauging the condition of business or individual customers and discovering plans according to their requirements
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing brief
We are looking for a competitive Insurance Broker to partake in our business development activities. You will be responsible for finding new customers, promoting and selling our insurance plans.
The goal is to steadily forge long-term relationships to secure the company’s revenues and growth.
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing Responsibilities
Invent effective marketing strategies to sell insurance plans to new clients or up-sell to current clients
Use methods such as networking,
Gauge the condition of business or individual customers and discover plans according to their requirements
Collaborate with clients to introduce them with befitting risk management strategies
Submit regular reviews of progress to interested parties
Retain and renew bookkeeping systems, database and records
Oversee insurance claims to ensure fair dealing and satisfaction
Accomplish predetermined development goals by obtaining new clients
Follow the market trends and continuously refurbish knowledge on products and services
Fulfil all policy requirements
Insurance Broker Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing Requirements
Proven experience as an insurance broker
Knowledgeable in all types of insurance plans (automobile, fire, life, property, medical etc)
Basic understanding of computers and statistics
Results-driven
Demonstrated ability to present, persuade and eventually sell
Experience in delivering client-focused solutions and in creating long-lasting relationships
Valid licence to practice profession
High school or BSc degree
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If you have any questions about processes for joining CrowdDoing.world as a volunteer to support our efforts in systemic change please write to volunteerorientation@crowddoing.world
Opportunity Details
A fun and immersive, costume themed, 4-man beach volleyball and 3-man basketball tournament located at San Diego's beautiful South Mission Beach Sports. Park!We are in the need of volunteers to help run our upcoming event as well as sponsors or companies interested in hosting booths and contributing prizes.
Oct 8th:
1) Support with putting up Beach Volleyball Poles at South Mission Beach Sports Park. Labor intensive (2:30-5:30p)
2) Greeters for our VIP Dinner at The Firehouse Grill PB. Must be friendly (6-7:30p)
Oct 9th:
1) Setup crew for event: Unload truck with tables, chairs, tiki bar, volleyball nets, lines, trash bags at the courts, breakfast snacks, ball stoppers, etc. 6-8 people needed (5:30-8:00am)
2) Check-in people: Mark off players for all divisions of beach volleyball and basketball. Give out goodie bags and help people put on their temporary tattoos. Distribute t-shirts and help get all participants organized. 8 people needed (7:00-10:00am)
3) Photographers: Team photos (teams in their costumes), sports action, participants enjoying sponsored items, general event images. Must have some experience. 3-4 photographers needed (8am - 6pm or shifts of 4 hours)
4) Booth helpers: Man our SD BIG booth and sell products, help people find things and sell membership, lunch tickets, drink tickets, etc. 2 people (7:30-4:30)
5) Bar tenders for player drinks station. Over 21 only. Give out waters, sodas and mocktails to participants with drink tickets. 2-3 people needed (8:30-5:30)
6) Beach cleanup crew: Beach cleanup in and around event throughout the day. Morning shift may walk all the way up to Belmont Park and do general beach clean up. (8a-12p)
Afternoon crew will make sure the event area is clean and support the afternoon crew collect all trash and recycling, help with event breakdown and final sweep of event area and getting all bags into bins on site (2-6pm). Up to 20 people for morning and afternoon slots.
7) Clean up crew: Breakdown beach volleyball nets and lines, event booths, boxes, etc and load onto truck. Up to 8 people (3:30-6:30pm)
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Support | 100 | n/a | n/a |
