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Committee for Green Foothills

www.greenfoothills.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The mission of the Committee for Green Foothills is to protect and preserve the hills, forests, creeks, wetlands, and coastal lands of the San Francisco Peninsula through grass-roots education, planning, and legislative advocacy. CGF works to preserve our local environment and wildlife habitat for enjoyment today and for future generations.

Contact:
India Arnold
Committee for Green Foothills
3921 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 968-7243
Fax: (650) 968-8431
info@greenfoothills.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Mateo, Santa Clara

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy

Topic:
Beaches, Watershed Hydrology, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Newsletter, Brochures, Website

Target Audiences:
General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Press Clippings Librarian
  Description:
Press clippings about local environmental issues and events help us develop contacts, write reports and proposals and stay informed. Put your organizational skills to work and keep our press clippings easy to find.
  When Needed:
On-going
  Qualifications:
Must be organized
  Commitment Required:
4 hours per month
  Application/Training:
Must attend an office orientation.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
India Arnold
(650) 968-7243
india@greenfoothills.org

 

Program:
Field Activists

  Description:
We need outgoing individuals to distribute materials at our table at fairs, trails and farmers markets. Learn about local issues, meet new people, and enjoy the food, art, scenery, music and wine.
  When Needed:
On-going
  Qualifications:
Outgoing, friendly
  Commitment Required:
Flexible
  Application/Training:
Organization orientation
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
India Arnold
(650) 968-7243
India@greenfoothills.org

 

Program:
Legislative Activist

  Description:
Get directly involved in our advocacy. Work with our advocates to coordinate letters to the editor, input for legislators, county supervisors, city councils, and/or speak at public hearings.
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Motivated, organized, good writing skills
  Commitment Required:
5 hours per month
  Application/Training:
Advocacy orientation
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
India Arnold
(650) 968-7243
india@greenfoothills.org

 

Program:
Photographers

  Description:
A picture says a thousand words. Submit your photos of open space at risk for use in our publications and/or website - or sign up for specific assignments.
  When Needed:
Periodically
  Qualifications:
Good photography skills and enthusiasm
  Commitment Required:
4 hours per month
  Application/Training:
Show photos, Advocacy Orientation
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
India Arnold
(650) 968-7243
india@greenfoothills.org

 

Program:
Office Organizer

  Description:
Play a key office role by helping with mailings, filing, photo library maintenance, and other essential administrative work.
  When Needed:
Continually
  Qualifications:
Organized, friendly
  Commitment Required:
5 hours per month
  Application/Training:
Office orientation
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
India Arnold
(650) 968-7243
india@greenfoothills.org


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