Trip Coordinator
General Description:
The Trip Coordinator(s) are designated by the Docent Executive Board (DEB) to arrange the opportunity for docents and volunteers to participate in off-site visits to public gardens, public nurseries and docents’, volunteers’ and members’ gardens. These off-site visits are designed to offer social interaction, reward volunteers and provide education for docents and volunteers.
Duties:
- Serve as DEB board member and attend monthly board meetings.
- Conceive and plan off-site trips.
- Coordinate date of trip with SDBG to ensure adequate volunteers are available to meet needs of SDBG.
- Designate appropriate number of attendees based on garden size and host limits.
- Attend monthly Docent/Volunteer meetings to publicize up-coming trips and promote interest and participation.
- Ensure participants’ understanding that trips are not sponsored by SDBG and do not offer SDBG liability protection.
- Pre-check each garden, route, timing and restaurant.
Specific Skills:
- Highly organized
- Ability to contact and coordinate trip details with garden hosts
- Ability to drive long distances and potentially serve as carpool driver
- Ability to conceive creative, educational and entertaining trips
- Be actively involved in the community to foster connections for trips
Time Required:
10 – 14 hours / month, including 6 hours for monthly meetings
Recommended Term:
Two years, more if desired
Revised:
Revision Date: 04/18/2018
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