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Volunteer

Are you passionate about protecting Newton’s environment and tackling climate change in our community? We invite you to join Green Newton as a volunteer! By getting involved, you’ll connect with like-minded neighbors who care deeply about improving our city while making a tangible impact.

Whether you can give a few hours a month, a week, or just want to lend a hand for an afternoon event, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@greennewton.org or call 617.221.6106.

Explore some of our volunteer opportunities below!

Social Media Volunteer

Green Newton Social Media VolunteerWe are looking for a dependable individual to use social media to connect to people who care about Newton’s environment and want to take steps to protect it. Because Green Newton does not have a central office, the Intern will work from home.Responsibilities:The Social Media Volunteer will be responsible for posting to social media channels. The Social Media Volunteer will:

  • Create compelling social media posts, including graphics and content
  • Follow and contribute to Green Newton’s social media calendar
  • Monitor social media engagement and report on findings
  • Develop strategies for increasing engagement
  • Monitor and schedule posts to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Interact positively, when appropriate, with social media users on behalf of Green Newton
  • Coordinate with staff and volunteers to promote upcoming events and initiatives on social media

Qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented
  • Active on social media
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to write clearly and with close attention to editing
  • Ability to follow instruction without close supervision
  • Interest in climate change and environmental issues desired
  • Background in graphic design or visual arts helpful
  • Experience working with Canva
  • Experience creating short videos is a plus

Hours: Approximately 1-3 hours/week.

Volunteer Video Marketing Specialist

Job Title: Volunteer Video Marketing Specialist
Job Summary: Green Newton is seeking a Volunteer Video Marketing Specialist who is passionate about fighting climate change and promoting sustainability. As a key member of our team, you will attend Green Newton events and capture the excitement and energy on video. You’ll then use your creativity and expertise to turn that footage into powerful videos that showcase Green Newton’s successes and inspire others to take action. This is your chance to make a real difference for the environment while developing your video marketing skills!

Key Responsibilities:
Create short videos of testimonials from Newton residents to highlight investments they have made to create a more clean energy home.
Attend Green Newton events and capture video footage that showcases our initiatives and successes.
Use your creativity and expertise to create powerful, impactful videos that inspire others to take action on climate change
Produce short educational videos, as well as “reels” for use in social media
Use video editing software to add music, graphics, and other effects to videos to make them stand out
Ensure that all videos are consistent with Green Newton’s branding guidelines
Manage and organize video files to keep everything organized and easily accessible
Record, edit and produce videos a year.Qualifications:

  • Passion for the environment and sustainability
  • Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Experience building a community using video on facebook, instagram, and other social platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to work approximately 5-8 hours per month

This is a volunteer position, but it provides a great opportunity to make a real difference for the environment while developing your video marketing skills.

You’ll work with a passionate team of activists who are committed to making the world a better place. Join us and help spread the word about the important work that Green Newton is doing!

Other Volunteer Opportunities Include…

  • Volunteers at GreenEXPO.

    Staffing Green Newton’s booth at the Newton Farmers’ Market, tabling at local village days, and assisting with larger events such as Earth Day and the GreenEXPO

  • Assisting with membership mailings

  • Writing articles for Green Newton’s weekly e-newsletter and updating our website

  • Getting involved in our School Connections program or our Environmental Youth Leadership group

  • Spreading the word about Green Newton events and initiatives in your community, at your place of work, at your religious institution, at your school, and on social media

  • Using chalk art, designing graphics, or making videos to promote campaigns and events

  • Arranging speaking engagements for Green Newton within the community

  • Advocating for environmental legislation in Newton

  • Special projects as needed

If you’re interested in following up on any of these opportunities, or if you have an idea for a volunteer project based on your skills or background, please contact us at info@greennewton.org. In addition to volunteering, we regularly have internship opportunities for students.

Thank you!