Volunteer Application

Position Title: Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Time Commitment: 4h/month (flexible)
Term: Ongoing
Location: Virtual Role, organized for U.S. time zones

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is a volunteer-led, science-driven organization connecting skilled professionals to verified eco-projects. We provide the guidance, infrastructure, and knowledge needed for small organizations to create environmental solutions for their communities.

The Marketing & Communications Committee manages EcoWB’s digital presence, focusing on website design, content creation, and online engagement. We are looking for web designers, videographers, and writers to help amplify our impact. Assignments are flexible and tailored to your skills and interests, whether in digital marketing, storytelling, or creative design.

Key Activities:

• Contribute to website updates, graphic design, or video production.
• Develop engaging content for EcoWB’s website, social media, and outreach efforts.
• Assist in digital marketing strategies to expand EcoWB’s reach.
• Support branding and messaging initiatives for environmental campaigns.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance EcoWB’s online engagement.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience or interest in web design, social media, video production, or writing
• Creativity and ability to develop compelling digital content
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to collaborate in a virtual MS Teams setting

Assignments and meetings are carried out on a monthly basis. If you are passionate about digital communication and want to support environmental initiatives, we encourage you to apply!

Position Title: Fundraising Committee Member
Time Commitment: 4h/month
Term: 1-year term
Location: Virtual Role, organized for U.S. time zones

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is a volunteer-led, science-driven organization connecting skilled professionals to verified eco-projects. We provide the guidance, infrastructure, and knowledge needed for small organizations to create environmental solutions for their communities.

The Fundraising Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability of EcoWB by developing and implementing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing fundraising campaigns and events. Committee members work closely with the Executive Director and Board to support fundraising efforts and donor stewardship.

Possible Activities:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of annual fundraising strategies.
• Help organize and participate in fundraising events and campaigns.
• Identify potential donors and maintain relationships with existing supporters.
• Assist in researching grants and drafting funding proposals.
• Track fundraising progress and share updates with the committee.
• Provide input on fundraising tools and strategies.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Interest in fundraising, nonprofit work, or community engagement
• communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Creativity and willingness to contribute new ideas
• Ability to collaborate in a virtual MS team setting

Assignments and meetings are carried out on a monthly basis. If you are passionate about supporting environmental initiatives through fundraising, we encourage you to apply!

Position Title: GIS Specialist
Time Commitment: 4–8h/month
Term: Ongoing
Location: Remote

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is a volunteer-led, science-driven organization connecting skilled professionals to verified eco-projects. We provide the guidance, infrastructure, and knowledge needed for small organizations to create environmental solutions for their communities.

The GIS Specialist will support EcoWB projects worldwide by contributing to mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization efforts. This role involves managing spatial data, producing high-quality maps, and conducting geospatial analyses to enhance environmental conservation and resource management initiatives. The GIS team also works to formalize EcoWB’s Standards of Practice.

Desired Skills:

Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and geospatial data management
Experience with spatial analysis techniques and tools
Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for GIS and automation (preferred)
Strong cartographic skills and attention to detail in map production
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Assignments and meetings are carried out on a monthly basis. If you’re looking to apply your GIS skills to real-world environmental projects and collaborate with a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply!

Position Title: Outreach Committee Member
Time Commitment: 5h/month
Term: 1 year term
Location: Virtual Role, organized for U.S. time zones. 

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is a volunteer-led, science driven organization of concerned ecologists and activists who are taking a novel approach to service. We connect skilled professionals to verified eco-projects, providing the guidance, infrastructure, and knowledge needed for small organizations to create environmental solutions for their communities.

The outreach committee welcomes new project makers and helps maintain current EcoWB partnerships. There is a diverse range of assignments for skilled volunteers, depending on your specialty and interest, with work generally focused on building relationships.

We are accepting applications from not those with 1 year plus of outreach, communication, or project coordination experience, as well as any trained ecologists.

Positions are flexible, requiring as little as four hours/month of service for participating in committee business. We are meeting and operating within Western Hemisphere time zones.

As we continue to grow our organization and build capacity, we are looking to train the next generation of EcoWB volunteers to help us organize a close-knit global network of scientists and project makers. You may specialize in supporting our developing projects, working with consulting firms, or our partnerships.

Members attend a monthly meeting and have regular communications with the Co-Chairs. This is a chance to learn how a lean environmental NGO organization can scale its operations and for you to connect directly with one or more of our projects.

Position Title: Projects Committee Member
Time Commitment: 4h/month
Term: Ongoing
Location: Virtual Role, organized for U.S. time zones

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is a volunteer-led, science-driven organization connecting skilled professionals to verified eco-projects. We provide the guidance, infrastructure, and knowledge needed for small organizations to create environmental solutions for their communities.

The Projects Committee oversees the management of active EcoWB projects, reviews new project applications, and supports outreach and training for project makers. Volunteers contribute based on their expertise and interests, helping to strengthen EcoWB’s project network.

Possible Activities:

• Review and evaluate project applications and letters of interest.
• Provide guidance and support for ongoing EcoWB projects.
• Assist in outreach efforts to connect with potential project makers.
• Help develop training materials and resources for project management.
• Collaborate with committee members to improve project oversight.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Background in ecology, environmental science, or project management
• Interest in reviewing and supporting environmental projects
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a virtual MS Teams setting

Assignments and meetings are carried out on a monthly basis. If you are passionate about supporting environmental projects and helping small organizations succeed, we encourage you to apply!

Volunteer service providers join a pool of skilled volunteers ready to assist as consultants, analysts or coordinators for projects in need. This is a general application to know who is available and willing to help for remote or field short term service projects. Applicants will be contacted, assessed, invited to group interviews, and have the opportunity to join discipline focused working groups in areas such as GIS, aquaponics, agroforestry, limnology, and wildlife conservation.