Volunteer Opportunities
The
following is just a sampling of recent openings. Please give us a
call at (415) 485-3407, send a comment or
email us to find
out what else we have available. If you have an idea for a volunteer
position or a desire for volunteerism that you don't see here, please
let us know and we will see if we can accommodate your interest. Thank
you for visiting!
PLanning
Assistant
Help get the word out!
Deliver reports and packets to Planning
Commissioners
and Board members. Install and monitor public hearing notices
throughout San Rafael
for planned
developments. Maintain record keeping of postings and distribution.
This
position is with our Senior Planner and has opportunities for growth
and
learning about the planning process. Great for students of public
policy,
planning, government and land use.
Teen
Library Volunteers
Assist the Teen Librarian and Webmaster
with various tasks in the library related to books and other materials,
the
teen web interface and various other tasks. Teen Librarian willing to
craft
positions that match teens interested in Library activities. Summer
opportunities available!
Falkirk Greeter/Concierge
Help Falkirk Cultural Center keep the
doors
open to the public! Falkirk is a
community
cultural center and art gallery open to the public Monday-Friday
1pm-5pm. In
order to keep the doors open and run the facility efficiently, Falkirk will need friendly volunteers to staff
the desk
2-3 hours per day to greet visitors, show them the house, explain the
history
and rental procedures. Great for people who like to interact with the
public as
well as history and/or historic house buffs.
Litter Education
Outreach Presenter
Help San Rafael Clean with
getting the word out about the harms of litter. Our Litter Hurts
presentation
is on tour in schools and in social clubs, teaching young people about
the
harms of litter, and what they can do about it on a personal level.
Good
presenting skills and an ability to work with young people a must. A
working
knowledge of laptop computers and Microsoft PowerPoint is helpful, but
not
necessary. Enthusiasm about the earth and ease in front of groups of
people
makes you the perfect candidate.
Clean Campaign Ambassador
Work with San Rafael Clean Campaign at
various cleanup events and with outreach to schools and the community
to
educate about the hazards of litter and benefits of recycling. Various
days,
times, skill requirements available.
What is the process
for volunteering? First contact us to discuss opportunities and see if
we have something that interests you. Then you will be asked to
complete/submit the Application Form. Once we receive the form you will
be scheduled for an interview. After the interview, we'll refer you to
the department to see if there is a good match. If so, then a schedule
is set up and training or orientation will begin. Thank you for your
interest!
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