Committee members do the behind-the-scenes planning, working and organizing necessary to make our organization a success. There are various Committee Member roles, including Fundraising, Marketing & Outreach, Finance & Audit, Governance & Nominating, and Trees Committee Member.
ReForest London is currently recruiting volunteer Governance Committee Members who are action-oriented and looking to make a long-lasting environmental impact on our community. Apply by September 6, 2021 or share the opportunity with a friend.
Responsibilities & Time Commitment
Marketing and Outreach Committee Member
- Promoting a vision of a well-treed community to London and beyond
- Developing campaigns to promote activities
- Supports our website and annual report
- Creating new ways to engage the community with ReForest London
Time Commitment: 8-10 meetings per year
Finance and Audit Committee Member
- Professional accounting designation background
- Ensure that funds are spent according to donor wishes
- Ensure that financial policies ensure security of funds
- Improving financial management
- Make recommendations to the Board about budgeting, asset management, financial management, audits, internal controls, and risk management
Time Commitment: 6-8 meetings per year
Governance and Nominating Committee Member
- Experience in a board, governance or policy development
- Responsible for recruiting and engaging board members
- Evaluating board and Executive Director performance
- Creating policies
- Monitoring progress on the boards Strategic Plan
Time Commitment: Meetings on a monthly basis (10 meetings per year)
Trees Committee Member
- Educates the Board on London’s urban forest surrounding deliberations and strategic planning
- Develops related policy and guidelines
- Assesses and reports the Board on the effectiveness of planting programs and aftercare by ReForest London
- Stewards and reports to the Board on planting progress towards the Million Tree Challenge
Time Commitment: 6-8 meetings per year
Training
ReForest London Orientation training (1 hour)
Experience
Previous experience in the area relevant to the committee.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Flexible, used to dealing with multiple projects at a time
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to operate Microsoft Office Programs
- Able to work individually and as a team
- Capable of working with the public
Other Requirements
- Passionate about the environment and bringing the community together
- Believes in ReForest London’s vision
To Apply
Please send Rose Cahill, our volunteer coordinator, an email outlining your interest and relevant experience. Please attach a resume if comfortable. Also, please complete our volunteer application form indicating “committee member” as an area of interest.