Our Wild Ones – Erie Drift Plains Chapter is completely volunteer-led, which means everything we do—events, outreach, education, and restoration—is powered by members like you.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to get more involved”, this is your chance! Whether you have a few hours a month or want to take on a bigger role, your skills and passion can make a real difference for our community and the environment.
Current Open Positions
Vice President:
The Vice-President shall assist the President as necessary and assume the President’s duties when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with all aspects of chapter functions.
- Coordinate the implementation of Chapter goals as determined by periodic goal-setting meetings.
- Be familiar with material in the Chapter Guidebook.
- Assist in completion of the SOCR.
- Create a year-end wrap-up, such as a slide program of chapter activities, to be presented at the final membership meeting of the year.
- The Vice-President may also serve as a committee or project chair or participate in active committees such as membership or programs.
Membership Chair:
The Membership Chair shall maintain the membership records, provide a membership report regularly to the board, and encourage chapter growth with the assistance of all board members.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Treasurer on dues receipts.
- Maintain a current membership roster as well as a contact list for complimentary mailings sent to non-members.
- Arrange for name tags for all members.
- Initiate contact for prospective members.
- Welcome new members.
- Initiate and maintain member interest survey and report to board for planning purposes.
- Regularly encourage chapter members to bring in new members.
- Work with officers and national to reduce the loss of members and report this information to the board.
Secretary:
The Secretary shall maintain records of chapter business.
Responsibilities:
- Record minutes of business meetings and distribute same to officers and attendees.
- Prepare correspondence as needed.
- Maintain file of all minutes and chapter correspondence.
- Assist in chapter elections.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall be the principal financial officer of chapter.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain depository accounts of the chapter and make disbursements as required for conduct of chapter business.
- Prepare and maintain accounting of all income and expenses, including the required annual year-end Chapter Financial Report (CFR) for national.
- Provide a treasurer’s report at all board and business meetings.
- Work with membership chair to collect membership dues and fees and forward same to national on a weekly basis.
- Coordinate annual budget for board approval.
- Secure contracts from rental, transportation, and other vendors as needed.
- Maintain a post office box for chapter if applicable.
Not Ready to be a Board Member?
No worries—we also need helping hands for one-time events, community tables, and behind-the-scenes projects. Even a couple of hours here and there makes a big impact.
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Make a direct impact on conservation in our community
- Meet like-minded people who care about the planet
- Learn more about native plants and ecological gardening
- Gain leadership and organizational experience (looks great on a resume, too!)
Ready to Grow with Us?
If one of these roles sparks your interest—or if you’d just like to dip your toes in—feel free to complete the Candidate Interest Form below, email us at [email protected] or chat with any board member at our next event.