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Volunteer With Us

The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association is a non-profit, all volunteer, organization that is dedicated to educating the public about Sandhill Cranes and promoting the need for their conservation. If you are interested in joining us in this mission, we have many volunteer opportunities. Please consider one of these options.

Become A Volunteer

— Lend A Hand

Be Part Of Something Meaningful

The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association is led by volunteers who help shape our programs, organize events, manage operations, and support the long-term future of the organization.

Whether you are interested in serving in a leadership role or contributing to a specific area, there are many ways to make a meaningful impact.

Become A Volunteer Today

Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors helps set the direction of the Association and oversees its programs, finances, policies, and future goals. The Board meets at least quarterly and may meet more frequently when needed.

Leadership Roles May Include:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Board Member

Board Members Help With:

  • Setting Association priorities
  • Overseeing budgets and finances
  • Making policy decisions
  • Leading committees and special projects
  • Supporting the long-term growth of the Association
  • Guiding programs and events

Standing Committees

LSCA Standing Committees – members meet as required, may or may not be on the LSCA Board of Directors, report to the Board and focus on developing and implementing elements of the Association’s operations. 

These Comittees Include:

Website Content Management

  • Maintain passwords and authorize content changes
  • Coordinate with the web designer if changes are needed
  • Train Board and committee members

Social Media

  • Make regular posts
  • Respond to comments and messages
  • Train Board and committee members

Publicity & Promotion

  • Coordinate with news organizations
  • Develop advertisement materials
  • Take on specific jobs for completion

Finance

  • Maintain records
  • Monitor Association spending
  • Pay invoices
  • Make monthly financial reports

Sponsor Development

  • Contact potential sponsors
  • Communicate with sponsors

Risk Management

  • Communicate with insurance companies
  • Develop and maintain risk management policies

Educational Services

  • Plan Student education activities
  • Coordinate with the CDF&W docent education program
  • Coordinate student art opportunities
  • Coordinate student art opportunities

Membership Recruitment & Retention

  • Organize the membership outreach program
  • Monitor membership
  • Procure membership benefit items
  • Do mailings to members
  • Printing of membership materials

Events Coordinator

  • Plan events during the year
  • Recruit volunteers for events
  • Secure venues for events
  • Recruit speakers for events
  • Organize dinners/picnics/field trips/etc.

We Need Volunteers!

The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association needs your help! Volunteer today!

Sign Up To Become A Volunteer

— Festival Volunteers

Sandhill Crane Festival Steering Committee

Sandhill Crane Festival Steering Committee – a team of subcommittees that meet monthly to plan and implement the annual Sandhill Crane Festival held the first full weekend in November.

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Festival Subcommittees

  • Awards Dinner
  • Merchandise Sales
  • Silent Auction
  • Poster Distribution
  • Festival Artist
  • Opinion Survey
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Tours
  • Publicity
  • Art Show
  • Awards
  • Facility Liason
  • Cranium Children’s Activities
  • Tour Registration
  • Festival Volunteers
  • Speakers and Presenters
  • Festival Signs & Banners
  • And More!

Festival Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer for a few hours at the festival or other event

Registration table, art show, merchandise table, introduce presenters, etc.

Supervise an activity during the festival or event

Registration, tour launch, student activities, etc.

Lead a tour related to cranes and wildlife.

Bus, hikes, birding, boat, fly-in tours, etc

Make a presentation or lead a workshop during the festival or event

Serve as the Audio Visual coordinator

— Join Our Volunteer Community

Ready to Lend a Hand?

The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association is led by volunteers who help shape our programs, organize events, manage operations, and support the long-term future of the organization.

Whether you are interested in serving in a leadership role or contributing to a specific area, there are many ways to make a meaningful impact.

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