Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation

Animals Children Education Environment Life Skills

50 Cowan Dr, Reno, NV 89509

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Our mission	Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails.

Board Positions	Board Member Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.Mission: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails.The Foundation accomplishes this in the following ways:Through park-based educational and recreational programs designed to increase community-wide awareness, Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.Mission: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation protects and enhances our communities' livability through public engagement, education, and the sustainability of our parks, open spaces, and trails.The Foundation accomplishes this in the following ways:Through park-based educational and recreational programs designed to increase community-wide awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Truckee Meadows parks. By providing strategic financial support for new and existing park infrastructure and programs. Through a robust advocacy and public awareness campaign, the goal of which is to inform the public on the successes and challenges park managers face, and to provide an informal forum for park user to voice their concerns and aggregate advocacy power.Major Responsibilities:Act as a liaison to the community, working to enhance TMPF’s public standing. Board members must be able to clearly articulate TMPF’s mission, vision and goals to the public. Ensure TMPF’s programs and services are consistent with the Foundation’s mission. Periodically evaluate the mission. Approve annual budget. Attend all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events. Serve on at least one standing committee and offer to take on special assignments. Make a personal financial contribution to the organization in order to ensure adequate financial resources necessary to accomplish the mission. Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization. Actively participate in orienting and mentoring new board members and evaluating existing members. Keep up-to-date on park-related issues. Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies. Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as protecting TMPF’s assets, reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements and ensuring the legal and ethical integrity of the organization. Support and evaluate TMPF’s Executive Director. Participate in annual planning, evaluation, and implementation of TMPF’s business plan.

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation

50 Cowan Drive
Reno, NV 89509

Animals, Children, Education, Environment, Life Skills

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Ways to help

Cache for Trash

+ What is Cache for Trash?

Cache for Trash is an opportunity for community members who visit the Rosewood Nature Study Area to contribute to the stewardship of the wetlands while also engaging in a fun outdoor recreation activity called ‘geocaching’

Take a bucket and trash picker from the front desk on your walk, fill it up, and return it in exchange for some super secret GPS coordinates leading you to a treasure!

This opportunity is open to any visitor to the Rosewood Nature Study Area during times when the Visitor Center is open. No training is required

+ Responsibilities

Removing trash from along the trails in our wetland
Returning all equipment to the front desk
Checking in and checking out

+ Qualifications

Ability to carry a 5 gallon bucket and trash picker
Ability bend and stretch to pick up trash with the aid of a trash picker
Capable of walking on slightly uneven surfaces

+ Goals

The goal of ‘Cache for Trash’ is to allow all visitors to Rosewood Nature Study Area the opportunity to contribute to its stewardship, as well as introduce participants to geocaching as an outdoor recreational activity.

+ Volunteering Conditions

Volunteer Conditions	Details
Start Date	Anytime during Visitor Center hours
Average Hours	~1.5 hours
Length of Commitment	One time (can be done more than once)
Location	Rosewood Nature Study Area, 6800 Pembroke Drive
Supervision	Volunteer Department/Rosewood Nature Study Area Visitor Center
Training	None

*Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation reserves the right to terminate any volunteer position for failing to meet pre-discussed roles and responsibilities.

Children (5-12), 12-15, 16-18, Adults (18+), 55+, Child with Adult
Ongoing
None
Evenings, Weekdays, Weekends
In-person

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Doggie Ambassador

Having a ruff day? Becoming a Doggie Ambassador may just be the ‘ultimutt’ cure! Help keep parks and trails free of dog waste by helping to keep our in-park dog waste stations stocked and accessible for all!

Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Corporate Teams, Families
Outdoor
On-site
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Parks Project Researcher

Enhance your communities’ knowledge about their parks and open spaces! Become a parks biodiversity and/or history researcher and contribute to the Parks Project’s comprehensive database.

Monthly
Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals
Virtual, Indoor
On-site
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Wetland Tour Guide

Interested in leading hikes and educating the community about vital outdoor resources? Become a Wetland Tour Guide and lead hikes for people visiting the Rosewood Nature Study Area!

Weekly
21+, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Physical, Outdoor
On-site
Weekends

TMPF Fall Plantemonium - October 1st 8:00-12:00

Help us restore the wetland and plant native species! We will be doing a fall planting event of native plants in the wetlands. This community event is a great way to learn about native plants, support your local parks and put in some volunteering hours! Register at https://www.tmparksfoundation.org/plantemonium !!

One-time
Children, Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
Physical, Outdoor
On-site
Weekends

How you help	TMPF strives to provide their community members with rewarding and worthwhile opportunities to emphasize stewardship in our local parks. Volunteer events take place throughout the year in a conscious effort to mobilize motivated groups of individuals that want to make a positive impact on their parks, environment, and community. Join us for the opportunity to learn new skills, give back, and feel good doing it!

About us	Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF) is a private nonprofit that strives to improve the lives of northern Nevadans by enhancing the quality and sustainability of our local parks. TMPF provides innovative park-based programs for families, community groups, and schools, cultivates awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of our parks, and inspires individuals to take a proactive volunteer role in the preservation and improvement of our parks.

Service Positions	Nature Center Host/Interpreter Summary: The Nature Center Host/Interpreter will primarily assist in the development of the Truckee Meadows Nature Center at the proposed Nature Study Area through the development of exhibits and educational material, providing information to community members regarding restoration efforts, and lead interpretive tours throughout the wetland. Mission: The mission of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF) is to support the parks department's operating in Truckee Meadows, Summary: The Nature Center Host/Interpreter will primarily assist in the development of the Truckee Meadows Nature Center at the proposed Nature Study Area through the development of exhibits and educational material, providing information to community members regarding restoration efforts, and lead interpretive tours throughout the wetland. Mission: The mission of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation (TMPF) is to support the parks department's operating in Truckee Meadows, including Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. We do this primarily by providing in-park programming and opportunities for citizen engagement. TMPF is an independent, nonprofit organization that began operating in 2013. Our current programs focus on improving community health and wellness and developing peoples’ appreciation for the natural and cultural history found in local parks. Position Description: The AmeriCorps Nature Center Host/Interpreter will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will implement and support the Wetland Restoration Program. The Wetland Restoration Program aims to restore a decommissioned golf course back to a functional wetland system. This AmeriCorps member will assist in communicating the importance of restoration through the development and implementation of environmental education exhibits and events, interacting with Nature Center visitors, and leading interpretive tours of the property. Summer Wetland Restoration Technician Program: The AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will implement and support the Wetland Restoration Program. The Wetland Restoration Program aims to restore a decommissioned golf course back to a functional wetland system. This AmeriCorps member will assist in restoration through research design, invasive plant removal, native plant establishment, Program: The AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will implement and support the Wetland Restoration Program. The Wetland Restoration Program aims to restore a decommissioned golf course back to a functional wetland system. This AmeriCorps member will assist in restoration through research design, invasive plant removal, native plant establishment, site monitoring, trail maintenance, and the development of interpretive signs. Members in this position will also interact with the community and communicate restoration activities and goals. Site Location: Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation: Site Supervisor: Elena Larsen, Wetland Restoration Program Director 6800 Pembroke Dr., Reno, NV 89502 (775) 360-6068 elena@tmparksfoundation.org Term of Service: The service term for this position begins in May, 2021 and will be completed by August, 2021. This is a quarter time AmeriCorps member position. Members must complete a minimum of 450 service hours. Service will mainly be conducted either Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., however, some additional weekends and/or evenings may be required. Members will serve at Rosewood Lakes location (6800 Pembroke Dr., Reno, NV) and primary service duties will be completed in an outdoor, wetland environment.

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AmeriCorps

Volunteer Generation Fund