Interested in volunteering?
Interested in volunteering? Your involvement through one of our committees is welcome. The Berks County Conservancy utilizes a structured committee system to assist us in accomplishing the many goals that we have for the organization. It is our hope that our members, volunteers, and Board Members will embrace membership on a committee (defined below).
The Executive committee is responsible for acting during intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors and may exercise most powers vested in the Board. The Executive Committee is composed of the Chair, the Vice Chair, the Treasurer, the Secretary and immediate past Chair of the corporation, including, the President.
The Finance Committee is responsible for the overall direction and control of the finances of the organization. This committee monitors the annual audit progress. No member of the Investment/Finance Committee may be a full-time employee of any bank or trust company which serves as a trustee, investment manager custodian or agent to the corporation. Unless otherwise prohibited from serving by virtue of the above, the Treasurer of the corporation shall be a member of the Finance & Investment committee.
The Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors candidates for election to the position(s) of Officer and Director of the Conservancy and the filling of vacancies as they occur from time to time. Its membership is composed of at least three members consisting of two (2) Board members and one (1) Trustee member.
The Environment Committee is responsible for advising the Board of Directors on threats to the natural environment and how the Conservancy might address those threats. This committee should be representative of the professional and volunteer environmental community.
The Land/Smart Growth Committee will make recommendations as to the corporation’s level of involvement in smart growth activities. The committee will make recommendations to the board regarding the acceptance of land or easements.
The Development Committee is responsible for participating in the establishment and implementation of an annual and long range plan for fund-raising. The Development Committee will also be responsible for advising on the Conservancy’s publicity and communications plans.
Berks Urban Greening affiliate program committee is responsible for promoting ideas and information by undertaking community gardening projects and by increasing community involvement in helping the environment through the greening process.
The Penn’s Commons Neighborhood Association (affiliate program committee) shares our mutual goal of a healthy, clean and vibrant city. They are willing to work with the Conservancy as partners to address issues related to the Penn’s Common historic district and City Park.
These committees meet regularly and report to our Board of Directors. If you are interested in a committee please call us at 610-372-4992. |