| Primary Contact: |
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Bart Westdijk, Board President, (802) 223-4622, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Friends of Burlington Gardens - Board Member |
| Description: |
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Friends of Burlington Gardens is looking for community-minded board members with professional experience in finance, law, community development, or food systems. FBG is dedicated to community, school, and neighborhood gardening in the city of Burlington and across Vermont. Our mission is to create, enhance, and preserve community-based gardens through advocacy, education, and community outreach. |
| Day, Time, & Place of Board Meetings:: |
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Meetings are generally held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings once a month and include a light dinner. |
| Minimum Position Requirements (e.g. serve on sub-committee, attend events): |
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Attend at least 75% of board meetings. Work with other board members and Executive Director to further the organization's mission and goals. Board members play an active role in fund-raising and organizational development and are encouraged to attend fund-raising and program-related special events. |
| What screening procedures are required?: |
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Interview (phone or in-person) |
| Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?: |
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Accessible with limitations |
| The minimum age for this board or committee member is: |
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18 |
| Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?: |
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No |
| Human Services: |
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Agriculture Programs
Community Recreation
Job Training/Employment
Hunger
Immigrant Centers
Neighborhood Centers
Youth/Teens
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Advocacy
Community Development
Leadership Development
Nonprofit Management
Volunteerism
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| Skills and Expertise: |
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Accounting / Auditing
Education
Entrepreneurship
Fundraising
Human Resources
Media
Nonprofit
Organizational Development
Public Relations
Public Service
Research / Evaluation
Written Communications
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