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If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply here after submitting your application via VolunteerMatch: https://greenstand.org/contribute/volunteer Volunteer Description We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our team as a volunteer. The ideal candidate will have experience using and creating design systems and intermediate to advanced knowledge in design systems and Figma. The role will involve updating the style guide to a more comprehensive one that designers will use but also marketing and communications. The most important undertaking of this role will be to help create a new design system based on Material Design. The product designer will also look to develop design standards and best practices to promote the design at Greenstand to be of a high standard. Responsibilities: ● Update the style guide to a more comprehensive one that designers will use but also marketing and communications. ● Help create a new design system basing it on Material Design. ● Create design standards and best practices to promote the design at Greenstand to be of a high standard. Qualifications: ● 3+ years of experience in product design ● Experience in using and creating design systems ● Intermediate to advanced knowledge in design systems and Figma ● Excellent communication and collaboration skills ● Strong attention to detail ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team Millions find their next meal by cutting down the forests, a priceless resource that cools the earth and creates oxygen. GreenStand is working on an app-based tree tracking project, that we believe can reverse the cycle. We have built a functioning prototype and planted thousands of trees to test our system. Now we want to take it to the next level and share it with tree planting organizations around the world. We need someone to help us level up our current designs for UX/UI on our webmap and wallets, initially on a limited project but some scope for ongoing work for the right volunteer. You must be self-driven, and be able to function in a remote work environment. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply here after submitting your application via VolunteerMatch: https://greenstand.org/contribute/volunteer
Date Posted: 2024-09-09
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Millions find their next meal by cutting down the forests, a priceless resource that cools the earth and creates oxygen. Greenstand is working on a project (Treetracker) to reverse the cycle and we need your help to secure new funding to ensure that we can make this a reality. ROLE PURPOSE We are currently seeking a grant assistant who can gather requirements for suitable grants so that our grant writers can spend their time on securing new funding. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that we meet eligibility criteria and gather requirements for identified grants with details such as; the amount of funding, deadline, etc. keeping detailed records of submitted grants Prepare templates for the Grant Writer for each grant based on the requirements Supporting our Grant Writers with basic research for grants as directed and providing quality resources to use in writing our responses Contacting grant providers for additional information as needed to ensure we can produce a quality grant application Able to keep a central bank of answers from submitted grants that can be modified and used in additional grants to reduce the Grant Writer's duplication of work Required Competencies: Previous experience of grant research would be beneficial (preferred) Great attention to detail, high standard of grammar Strong research skills Great verbal and written communication skills Passion for the environment and/or poverty alleviation Knowledge of fundraising information sources
Date Posted: 2024-09-03
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Greenstand is seeking a passionate and talented Volunteer Graphic Designer to join our vibrant team! If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply here after submitting your application via VolunteerMatch: https://greenstand.org/contribute/volunteer About the Role: Do you love illustration and collaborating to bring ideas to life? Are you excited about sustainability and the Greenstand mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you! In this volunteer role, you'll work closely with our product and marketing teams to create impactful visual assets, including illustrations, design elements, and social media graphics. You'll have the opportunity to share your expertise and influence design decisions, helping establish and maintain high design standards for Greenstand. Responsibilities: Craft captivating illustrations that align with Greenstand's brand and messaging. Collaborate effectively with product designers, marketers, and communications specialists. Contribute to the development of design standards and best practices to ensure visual consistency and excellence across all Greenstand touchpoints. Qualifications: Proven experience creating illustrations for commercial or personal projects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a team environment. Sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively. Passion for sustainability and Greenstand's mission is a plus! Benefits: Gain valuable experience and build your portfolio with a reputable sustainability brand. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment alongside passionate colleagues. Make a real impact and contribute to Greenstand's mission to create a greener future. If you're a creative, driven individual with a passion for illustration and sustainability, we encourage you to apply! Millions find their next meal by cutting down the forests, a priceless resource that cools the earth and creates oxygen. GreenStand is working on a TreeTracker project to reverse the cycle. We have built a functioning prototype and planted thousands of trees to test our system. Now we need your help to take it to the next level and share it with tree planting organizations around the world. We are looking for part-time help from looking for a talented individual to help us with some basic graphic design and general digital media. For example, we often need photos edited for a survey, a short video edited for a grant, and a few graphics for a slide show. https:://greenstand.org/ The project is creating a transparent link to trees/planters while collecting valuable data on tree planting efforts. Once implemented this data-driven system will help us find ways to make living trees more profitable while creating jobs by linking funds to plant trees where our globe needs them the most. Success will be achieved when, for those who survive by clearing the forests, planting and protecting trees will be more profitable than cutting them down. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply here after submitting your application via VolunteerMatch: https://greenstand.org/contribute/volunteer
Date Posted: 2024-09-09
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Content Writer Commitment: 18-months, or as desired Role Overview: This role is responsible for creating content and other such material Compensation: Volunteer, unless otherwise agreed. Reward: Greenstand impact tokens as able Supports: Greenstand’s Communication Needs Collaborates with: Executive Director, Grants team, Communications team, Marketing Team, Leads Publish articles Expectation Have the skills, and uphold strict deadlines AREAS of RESPONSIBILITY This role is responsible for writing informative and engaging short and long-form articles and blog posts following the best SEO practices to highlight our mission, showcase our work and tell impactful stories. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Strong writing and communication skills Research skills SEO knowledge Social Media management Attention to detail Team-work skills Creativity ROLE DESCRIPTION Content writing is critical for storytelling, enhancing Greenstand’s authority and raising awareness about our mission, projects as well as impact. We have been lacking a core group of writers that are committed to consistently and require serious commitment as well as due diligence to advance our mission. We need someone who can produce high quality engaging content within strict timelines to meet internal deadlines. Target audiences include, grant makers, foundations, venture capitalists, philanthropists, the general public and impact fund managers. DELIVERABLES Published articles SEO optimized content Web analytics insights Research outputs
Date Posted: 2024-09-03
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Thanks to the incredible leadership of Jonathan, Gwyn, and Zaven , and the hard work of developers like you, our app has captured images of over 7 million trees , empowering thousands of planters in the most remote corners of the globe! We’re enabling offline users to take thousands of tree images on some of the world’s most basic phones and upload them from incredibly remote areas. Seriously, what an achievement! But here’s the thing: there’s still space for a trillion trees on this planet, and a billion people are still living near the poverty line. Our mission? We’re not even close to done yet. If you’re still passionate about making a difference, now is the time! Our next sprint, led by the amazing Amrita , is gearing up, and we’d love to have you jump back in and contribute. Interested in participating? Simply reach out to Amrita or Cynthia to get started and learn more about how you can help! Together, we can do this. Sprint Details: Tasks: Sprint Board Milestones: Release 2.2 Overview: We’re restarting the team with a fresh new iteration! This includes: Cleaning up and standardizing UX/UI Upgrading to meet Android 14 (API level 34) Reviewing and improving the Token Transfer User Page and User Flow Next Steps... Step 1: Complete Our Volunteer Registration Form : Tell us about your skills, goals, and volunteer expectations. -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEmwekGZ5tcc5sVhsgMDf-KEDBMtZYoCYAmxyxrOPv5w0WKA/viewform Step 2: Join Greenstand Slack : Introduce yourself in the #community-intros channel. We can’t wait to meet you! - https://greenstand.slack.com Step 3: Schedule Your Orientation : Meet a Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator who will help you get involved in the community! - https://calendar.app.google/eUSy15cdrHiA2BJX9 In the meantime, connect with us on social media to learn more about our work: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenstand.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/green_stand Thank you once again for considering volunteering with us. Your support is invaluable to our organization, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to achieve our goals. Warm regards,
Date Posted: 2024-10-01