We need you!
Aiken Audubon is a volunteer organization. Whether you have a lot of time to offer, or just a few minutes every once in a while—we need you!
Elected Board Members
Elected members include the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. According to Aiken tradition, the elected board’s tenure lasts for a three-year term. This allows outgoing members to rest and recharge while new volunteers bring in fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Current board members are elected in May, every three years. (Some may be appointed replacements for those who could not finish out their terms for various reasons.)
Board meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of alternating months (September – May) 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Rarely, an extra meeting is scheduled. Location varies; contact a board member for the latest information.
Appointed Board Members
The rest of the board is appointed by the president, and includes the newsletter editor/webmaster, program chair, conservation chair, publicity chair, field trip coordinator, education chair, hospitality chair, and Christmas bird count coordinator.
Visit our Contact Us page to see which positions are open.
Field Trip Leaders
Do you like to go birding? Would you like to have some company on your birding outings, or are willing to share your passion and expertise? You can be a beginner or an expert at bird identification. We are looking for people who know an area where birds are plentiful, or who are willing to find out. You set the date and time and we advertise the trip. This is one of those opportunities that can flex to accommodate your available time—it can be a one-time trial, or you can lead trips on an ongoing basis. You don’t need to be a super-birder to say, “Let’s go birding!”
Newsletter/Website Contributor
Would you like to write interesting or amusing articles about birds, birding, or related topics? Do you paint, sketch, or photograph bird-related subjects? Have you read a good book that other birders would enjoy? Are you aware of an upcoming event that would interest other Aiken members? What birding adventures have you had? Know any good bird jokes?
Share your knowledge and experience with us. We’ll consider anything you send in. Send an email to AikenAudubon@GMail.com.
Volunteer!
Remember, no one expects you to do all the work yourself. A successful leader delegates responsibilities and tasks. The more people who are involved, the more chapter stakeholders we have, and the less work any one person has to perform. Let’s all get involved. Let’s do something for the birds!
Contact the current Aiken President or any board member for more information on any open position or to volunteer.