FY2006 VOLUNTEER Opportunities
Clerical/Bookkeeping/Office Activities:
- photocopying, collating, filing, and general office duties, including
assistance in preparing for monthly Commissioner's meetings.
- update mailing lists.
- compile an Office Scrapbook and keep it current.
Computers:
- design and update Web Page
- use Geographic Information System to digitize Conservation Reserve
Program and cost-share practices. 6 month commitment needed.
- create digital library
Educational Activities:
- conduct outdoor and indoor presentations for classes and students.
- create exhibits and plan fair booths (Exhibits could be displayed
in libraries, our front lobby, bulletin boards.)
- staff fair booths
- Prairie Preview preparation, set up, tear down, and booth staff.
- Backyard Conservation (possibilities are endless.)
- Storm Sewer Labeling
- Envirothon: (This is an annual event involving High School students.)
Field Work:
- complete field visits on conservation reserve program land to assess
status of grass, forb, shrub, and tree plantings
- assist with field surveys and conservation practice layout.
Grant writing:
- write grants for conservation projects relevant to the mission of
the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Newsletter (semi-annual):
- write articles
- type and design layout of articles
- printing and sorting labels
- addressing newsletters and sorting for bulk mailing
Photography:
- photograph events and conservation practices.
Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising:
- publicize upcoming events
- write about events that we sponsor, etc.
- create news releases
- write letters to the editor, spot announcements, etc.
- develop and organize a press packet
- promote adoption of conservation practices on urban and rural land
Tree, Native Plant and Prairie Seed Sale Program:
- process orders
- publicize sale through flyers, ads, etc.
- distribute trees, native plants, and prairie seeds to customers
Water Quality Monitoring:
- perform water quality monitoring tests
- coordinate with other volunteer groups in the county to work toward
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Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District
51 Escort Lane
Iowa City, IA 52240-8612
Phone: 319/337-2322, ext. 3
Fax: 319/351-2997
jcswcd@yahoo.com
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