Our chapter is young and growing quickly! There are lots of ways to get involved. Take a look at the opportunities below, and reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in helping out! Let us know if you have skills or interests not listed below.
Event Volunteering
Come volunteer with us, we would love to meet you! All Wild Ones members are welcome to sign-up to volunteer at any of our upcoming events below:
May Opportunities: Come volunteer with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland to celebrate native plants! Help us table at one of the many native plant sales coming up in May. Check out available volunteering slots here to sign-up.
June Opportunities: Come volunteer during June’s festivals and events with fellow Wild Ones Greater Cleveland members! Check out available June volunteering slots here to sign-up.
Join a committee
Annual Meeting Committee – Interested in helping plan Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Annual Meetings? Committee members will assist with organizing event details, reaching out to vendors and speakers, coordinating logistics, and contributing creative ideas like activities or crafts. All are welcome to get involved and help make the event a success! Share your interest in participating in the Annual Meeting Committee through this Google Form.
Garden Tour Committee – Interested in helping plan the Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Summer Garden Tours? We are looking for volunteers to assist with organizing, coordinating with garden hosts, promoting the event, and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees. Share your interest in participating in the Garden Tour Committee through this Google Form.
Northeast Ohio Native Habitat Corridor Committee – Interested in helping organize the Northeast Ohio Native Habitat Corridor? Share your interest in participating in the Northeast Ohio Native Habitat Corridor Committee through this Google Form.
Join our team
Volunteer Coordinator – Plays a key role in organizing, recruiting, and managing volunteers to support the organization’s mission and activities. This position involves coordinating various aspects of the volunteer program to ensure a positive experience for volunteers and effective support for organizational initiatives.
Social Media Team (2-3 people) – is responsible for managing our online presence and engaging with the audience on various social media platforms. The Social Media team plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing social media strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage with the target audience, and drive organizational goals. Here’s a general description that outlines common responsibilities:
- Content Creation – Educational, Chapter Updates/Announcements, Events & Activities
- Platform Management
- Audience Engagement
- Reporting/Analytics
- Quarterly/Monthly Communication Strategy
Keystone Workshop Team – Help us reach our goal of developing and implementing our signature educational programming by joining the team. Make your own role or tell us you’re interested in one of these:
- Develop a workshop plan with educational content and an activity
- Facilitate a workshop (especially looking for 2 people for Cuyahoga)
- Adapt a workshop plan for elementary-aged students
Communication Chair – is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to ensure effective and consistent messaging both internally and externally. This role involves overseeing various communication channels, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a positive organizational image.
- Communication Strategy
- Internal Communication
- External Communication
- Content Creation
Board Members – are individuals who serve on the governing body of our chapter who contribute their expertise, time, and commitment to ensure the organization’s success in achieving its mission. Key Responsibilities:
- Governance and Leadership
- Mission Alignment
- Fiduciary Responsibility
- Fundraising and Advocacy
- Strategic Planning
- Committee Participation
- Community Engagement
- May also serve as a Committee or Project Chair
- Help establish key partnerships and represent Wild Ones Greater Cleveland with other organizations, and at regional/local events and forums
Other – Help create Educational Articles/Posts! Knowledgeable or interested in researching a topic? Feel free to reach out and offer to help create a few paragraphs on for either the newsletter or to be shared on social media (you can do this once or on a regular basis – you choose).
Love photography? You can help coordinate/capture a record of the chapter’s photos of events and activities for educational, historical, and publicity purposes.
Interested in volunteering in other ways? Send us an email at [email protected].