By Beth Sullivan and Heather Milardo
“It’s well known that ‘making
a difference’, makes us happier and healthier: People who volunteer
live longer.” (AARP Bulletin, January 2014)
By now we hope you understand that
our organization is not just about holding on to the land and
enjoying it. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in order
to help the organization uphold its mission of conservation. Can you
help us? We are looking for your skills and a little time;
volunteers that can help in various ways throughout the organization.
Do you enjoy organizing fundraisers
or special events? Can you research and write grants? We are
looking to grow our organization and would welcome your talents on
our Development team.
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| Avalonia President Michelle Fitzpatrick addresses the audience at last fall's community presentation. Many volunteers helped create this event; were you one of them? |
Do you enjoy writing? Can you offer
ideas about marketing and member recruitment? We are actively
working toward increasing our connection with the community. This
blog is just one way. We also have a Facebook page, publish a
quarterly newsletter, and put out an Annual Report, but we want to do
more. Your help with Public Relations and community outreach would be
most appreciated.
Can you organize and lead? Right
now the PR and Development Committee Chair is vacant. It is a Board
Position and involves organizing all the people who may work on the
aspects just described above.
Do you enjoy working with people and
making new connections? The Personnel Committee oversees and
organizes volunteers in all capacities. When a new member joins
Avalonia, we want to be able to not only welcome them into the
organization, but find ways they can best use their talents for a
greater good.
Are you a numbers person? We are in
need of a book-keeper to help in the office and also a Treasurer who
will be part of the Board.
As we enter this New Year,
Avalonia’s Executives , Board of Directors and a special committee
are working on developing a far reaching strategic plan that will
lead us into the next years. We invite you to be a part of that.
So “people who volunteer live
longer”? Here’s to a long and happy life!
Photo by Jim Sullivan.
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