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Land Steward Director – Volunteer Opportunity
The Land Stewardship Director is responsible for the regular maintenance, improvements, and administration of BTC properties in the Club section in accordance with BTC Land Stewardship policies and procedures, and for the recruitment, training, and development of Land Stewards.
Essential Elements:
· Be familiar with the BTC Land Stewardship policies and procedures
· Ensure Land Steward property inspections are done promptly and review spring and fall
· Annual Monitoring reports, following up on any identified issues
· Provide ongoing support, training, and development of Land Stewards with support from
· BTC staff
· Recruit new Land Stewards as needed with support from the Club Volunteer Director
· Liaise with BTC staff, CHBTC directors, and support volunteers
· Attend semi-annual BTC Land Stewardship Committee meetings
· Attend 6 meetings per year of the Caledon Hills Board of Directors and provide a written
· report before each meeting
· Be a member of the Club Biodiversity Team
· Set yearly goals that align with BTC Strategic Goals and Priorities
· Support the mission, vision, and values of the CHBTC and the BTC
· Be a member of the CHBTC
It is helpful to have:
· Knowledge about conservation and biodiversity
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Experience with using Google Drive and Gmail
· Some survey experience is an asset
Board Members are eligible for three (3) terms of three (3) years to a maximum of nine (9) years. Additional terms may be added with the approval of the Club Board.
BTC Website:
About Land Stewardship
A Guide To Land Stewardship
Youth Program Coordinator
The Youth Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of the Club’s youth programming with a goal of connecting youth with nature.
Essential Elements:
· Lead the development of the youth program, including outreach to the community (e.g., schools and youth organizations) and planning with Club volunteers and
community partners
· Work collaboratively with Board and Support volunteers as required for youth events (e.g., hikes, classroom visits, Bruce Trail Day activities, habitat restoration projects, trail building, etc.)
· Coordinate volunteers and facilitate their training in preparation for youth events
· Dialogue with teachers and youth leaders to help them target school curriculum or club goals
· Work with school boards and organizations to address their policies and procedures
· Respond to requests and questions from the community
· Optionally attend Board meetings (before each Board meeting, submit a report independently or through the Vice President)
· Support the mission and vision of the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club and the Bruce Trail Conservancy
· Be a member of the Caledon Hills BTC
It is helpful to have:
· experience working with youth, ranging from K to grade 12 (as a volunteer or educator)
· strong organization and communication skills
· Hike Ontario Hiker Leader Qualification and first aid certification
There are various volunteer roles with the Club. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer e-mail chbtcmembershipdirector@gmail.com for more information.