Working Group Member Nature Sustainability Activity

The activities working group organizes excursions, workshops, and lectures on nature and sustainability, accessible to both members and non-members. The target audience is usually adults; sometimes activities are suitable for families or people with disabilities. New activities, such as movie nights, bike rides, mindful walks, or litter clean-up campaigns, are welcome. Sita Bakker is the coordinator of the working group; Esther Dijkstra is temporarily stepping down from organizing but can assist with onboarding and advice.

• A connection with and interest in nature, and enthusiasm for organizing activities.
• Independence in carrying out tasks, in consultation with the coordinator.
• Some experience or proficiency with editing in Word and processing digital photos is helpful.
• IVN membership is not required.
• A Certificate of Conduct is not required.

• Organizing excursions, workshops, and lectures in the field of nature and sustainability.
• Recruiting and arranging speakers or tour leaders and sometimes a suitable venue.
• Drafting persuasive copy and finding suitable photos for the website, annual program guide, newsletter, and social media.
• Optionally create and distribute posters at suitable locations.
• Emailing invitations to relevant organizations and arranging registrations; coordinating carpooling if relevant.
• Attend the activity and meet participants.
• Creating or having a (photo) report made for publication in a newsletter or on social media.
• Pass on the final number of participants to the secretary.
• Use the script and tips from department members, the coordinator, or board members when preparing activities.

Work throughout the entire municipality of Leeuwarden; availability and hours by mutual agreement, variable frequency. Work can largely be arranged from your own PC/laptop at times that suit you.

• Consultation moments and contact moments with other department volunteers.
• Script with tips, sample texts, and sample posters.
• Support from the national IVN, including the exchange of ideas, materials, and interest groups on the intranet.
• Free courses for volunteers, both online and in the province.
• Reimbursement for travel and any other costs; other expense allowance available.
• No regular volunteer allowance, but an annual gift voucher from the branch board on the national Volunteer Day.
• Free participation in the annual provincial nature volunteer day Grien Goud.
• Training for volunteers is offered.
• ANBI status of the organization.

Sita Bakker is the coordinator of the activities working group. Working group member Esther Dijkstra is temporarily stepping down from organizing, but can offer support with onboarding and advice.