Help explore, enjoy, and protect natural spaces. (and have fun doing it)

By and For Volunteers

Unique among environmental organizations, the Sierra Club is run by and for volunteers. We are truly a grassroots group of citizen activists committed to protecting our environment today and for future generations. We work on national and state levels, but we are also very focused on local communities, and our effectiveness and success depends on local volunteer action and leadership.

There are so many meaningful ways to get involved in the Suwannee St. Johns (SSJ) Group’s vital work. Volunteer opportunities range from lending a hand on administrative/technical tasks, to leading an outing, writing a letter to the editor, organizing an event, contacting legislators, attending commission/agency meetings, and more.

Get started by filling out our volunteer form!

Suwannee St. Johns Sierra Club Teams

Tip: Find contact info on our Leaders page.

Conservation Team: Focusing on the current environmental threats in our region – springs, river, and wetlands protection, growth management, wildlife protection, and much, much more – this is place for anyone who wants to get in the trenches and fight for protection of our natural areas and wildlife, even if you are not well-versed in the issues (never fear, we will teach you all you need to know… and more….)

Outings Team: From popular short “we don’t go far, we don’t go long, and then we eat!” samplers, to many-mile bike/hike adventures, our outings committee organizes forays to Florida’s special places. We help participants appreciate the special beauty right here in our backyard. Leader: Maryvonne Devensky

Membership/Volunteer/Social Team: If you enjoy meeting new people, making sure everyone who wants to be involved finds an appropriate place and is having a good time, this is the team for you.

Political Team: Here’s where the rubber meets the road – to have elected officials who will make the right environmental decisions, we need to elect the right officials. Help us with making endorsement decisions and backing the right candidates.

Outreach Team: Spread the word with our PowerPoint presentation or join us at local tabling events where we inform the public about Sierra Club and our issues of concern. Content writers also much appreciated.

Social Media/Website/Newsletter: We currently have volunteers to help navigate most of the "techy stuff", but your creative talents will be greatly appreciated to author some content. And our Sierra Club social media network relies on our well-connected members to re-tweet or share thoughtful posts from national, Florida, and our own local leaders.

Fundraising Team: To raise money. (and have fun doing it)

Administrative Team: Don’t mind spending some time on the computer or telephone? Perhaps you might help with data entry, awards creation, lining up speakers for meetings, distributing flyers, generating press releases…..

Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO): To enable underserved young people to also explore, enjoy, and protect nearby natural worlds.

Regional Working Groups

For issues affecting local counties

Tri-County Working Group: Marion, Levy or Putnam County. Jon Brainard

North Counties Working Group: Suwannee, Hamilton, Baker, Lafayette, Bradford, Dixie, Union, Columbia, or Gilchrist County. Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson 

Central Working Group: Alachua or SW Clay County. Roberta Gastmeyer

Currently Seeking Help With...

Events and Outings: If you feel inspired to lead an event or outing, then go for it! It doesn't need to be something already on our Events Calendar. It can be any type of event or outing that you dream up! 

Or perhaps you might first get your feet wet by offering to help some other leader with their event.

Organization Liaisons: Maybe you would like to be our Liaison to one of our current partners like the Florida Springs Council. Or maybe you might serve as Sierra Club Liaision for some other community organization where you are already a member.

What's involved? Attend their meetings, act as our spokesperson, and keep us informed for any synergistic efforts.

Meetup Site Manager: Maintain our meetup.com site.

It will only take a few minutes to train you, and will require just an hour or two each month.

Presenters: Seeking volunteers with public speaking experience. Teachers, corporate trainers, those comfortable presenting programs to adults in a casual, interactive environment.

Will train to use PowerPoint program and projector if necessary. Lesson plan, Presenter Guidelines, equipment and software provided. One or two hours a month at most to area clubs/organizations, civic, social, fraternal and municipal groups. Excellent opportunity to add to your social network, resume, practice and learn new skills, and have fun. Contact: Jon Brainard (see contact info)

To offer to help with anything, fill out our Volunteer Form, or contact a Membership Leader (see contact info).

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