Birders’ Night Facilitator

Sunday March 5, 2023

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March 2023

ECBA is seeking the next Birders’ Night Facilitator to help keep this monthly program and social gathering active. The Facilitator is part of the Education Committee.

Duties include:

Recruit speakers for the monthly meetings
Setting up the meeting room at the Environmental Center in Bend
Welcoming attendees, making ECBA announcements, introducing the night’s presenter, and generally emceeing the event.
Manage the projector, microphone and Zoom transmission.

To express an interest in this volunteer opportunity, email ecaudubon@gmail.com or fill out a Volunteer Interest Form if you are new to ECBA.

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