Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

The Button Farm seeks volunteers for a variety of activities. Opportunities include gardening, animal care, general site maintenance and support for open house events. On pre-scheduled Volunteer Days tasks are assigned day-of and upon your arrival. Activities are good for individuals, families, and small groups. Volunteer opportunities will be weather permitting. Volunteers will receive a notice of upcoming volunteer days via email.

The Button Farm Living History Center is set on 40-pristine acres inside Seneca Creek State Park, and is Maryland's only living history center depicting 19th century slave plantation life and the inspirational story of the Underground Railroad. Our site features a Civil War-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden, and Slave Cemetery.

 

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

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Recruitment Manager

The Menare Foundation is seeking a Recruitment Manager for new staff and volunteers (90% virtual; 10% onsite - negotiable). Estimated hours per week: 2 to 3.

 

About Menare Foundation

The Menare Foundation, Inc., is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and restoration of Underground Railroad safehouses and environments, and to the creation of associated education programs to support these historical sites. The historic Button Farm Living History Center, home to the Menare Foundation, is Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th century plantation life. Button Farm features a Civil War-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden, and a Slave Cemetery. Button Farm is open to the public from April through October.

 

Job Description

The Menare Foundation Recruitment Manager oversees the recruitment and placement for both long- and short-term volunteers. Volunteers may be individuals or groups. Interested parties may include individual middle and high school students (for SSL hours), public/private school groups, adults/families, community organizations, and corporations/businesses.

 

Major duties include:

Managing the Menare Foundation’s Montgomery County Volunteer Center (MCVC) organization page. Includes posting and updating volunteer opportunities, answering questions about opportunities, ensuring the Foundation meets SSL and other MCVC requirements, etc. Recruiting, screening, and interviewing (when appropriate) volunteers for various opportunities. Maintaining a database of volunteers and providing timely reports on the number of volunteers, their hours, and status. Organizing an annual volunteer recognition event.

 

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Google Docs preferred. Excellent organizational and coordination abilities. Ability to keep detailed records of volunteers’ information and assignments. Able to communicate effectively with diverse people (age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.). A pleasant, outgoing personality.

BOARD MEMBER

Part time (in-person and/or virtual), volunteer position

The Menare Foundation is seeking a dedicated and strategic Board of Directors (Board) volunteer. The prospective Board member should have an affinity for African American history and/or historic site preservation. The ideal candidate supports the Menare Foundation mission, and develops a positive healthy learning environment for staff, fellow board members, volunteers, and the community at large.

About the Menare Foundation

The Menare Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and restoration of Underground Railroad safehouses and environments, and to the creation of associated educational programs to support these historical sites. The historic Button Farm Living History Center, home to the Menare Foundation, is Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th century plantation life. Button Farm features a Civil War-era Barn, Historic Outbuildings, Livestock Pens, Museum Garden, and a Slave Cemetery. Button Farm is open to the public from May through October.

Board Member Responsibilities:

Board members are required to participate on quarterly virtual calls (1.5 hours). In addition, members are expected to participate in up to two additional (1.5-2 hour) ad hoc brainstorming/strategy meetings (virtual or in-person) as needed.

Members of the Board of Directors may also be required to participated in at least one Board committee. Sample committees include:

I.T. (i.e., websites, computers, tech support, systems upgrades/mgmt., etc.) Finance (Accounting, taxes, etc.) Outreach (social, advertising, marketing, web content, media/press, publications, etc.) Fundraising (capital campaign, membership, high dollar donors, endowments, CFC, etc.) Grants (writing, management, identification, etc.)

Requirements

High integrity, reliability, and dedication a must Non-profit experience, a plus Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask Collaborative management style Excellent communicator Prior Board experience, a plus Problem solver with the ability to galvanize a team Persuasive presenter Interest in African American history and/or historic site preservation Access to wide network of potential sponsors and funders, a plus

Board candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Please send an email to menarevolunteer@.gmail.com with questions.

The Menare Foundation seeks a plumber to assist with plumbing work at our historic living history facility. Work includes interior and exterior plumbing issues and possible upgrades to our well pump system. Come take a look. Existing labor is available to assist plumber with the work as needed. Certified plumber required. Court appointed is accepted.