Position Overview
Discover a fun and impactful way to make a difference in our community with HAP’s initiative-Pittsburgh Ploggers. Tired of seeing litter mar the beauty of our neighborhoods? Join us in the movement to beautify our surroundings, protect wildlife, and collect valuable data on common litter items by embracing "plogging." Plogging, a blend of picking up litter and jogging or walking, is an accessible activity for all fitness levels, making it a simple yet effective way for anyone to contribute to positive change.
Purpose of the Position
- Assist with the duties and assignments required to sustain and grow Pittsburgh Ploggers
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and coordinate opportunities for new plogging days
- Reach out to local organizations/institutions to add to our partners
- Contact local businesses to solicit donations
- Recruit and organize volunteers
- Disseminate educational materials to the public
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to support the campaign
- Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events
- Lead, schedule, and organize community plogging events
- Attend partner organizations’ plogging events
- Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours
- Share in and support HAP’s mission and core values; adhere to HAP’s policies
- Other duties as needed
Training Requirements
Training on HAP’s core values, policies, and mission, including orientation of relevant campaign’s mission and status.
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly-organized and detail-oriented
- Comfort with performing research through online resources
- Comfort contacting leadership in other organizations and businesses
- Self-motivated
- Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Google Drive and Trello a plus
Time Commitment Required
1-3 hours per week
Location
- Much work can be conducted remotely from home
- Meetings with HAP leadership can be performed remotely
- Being available and in-person for plogging days required (1-2 days per month)
Dress Code
HAP t-shirt required for plogging events. One t-shirt to be provided by HAP. Additional shirts can be purchased by the volunteer at cost.
Benefits to the Volunteer
- Put your skills to work helping further animal and environmental protection issues!
- Know you are making a difference in reducing the suffering of animals, improving the health of the generic public, and saving the environment for future generations
- Opportunity to meet new people and network with community members and volunteers
- Be a valued HAP team member
- Build your resume
Supervisor(s)
Shannon Dickerson, Director of Operations
Natalie Ahwesh, Executive Director
What Volunteers Can Expect From HAP
- Support of HAP leadership and members
- Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input
Details
- Recurrence: Recurring
- Volunteers Needed: 1
- Cause Areas: Animals, Environment & Sustainability
- Good For: Age 55+
- Participation Requirements: Attend Orientation
- Age Requirement: 18+