Volunteer with the GNL!

The Ghent Neighborhood League is interested in having you Volunteer with us! Most positions require only a few hours a month and go a long way towards enabling us to achieve community improvements and project goals. Some of the committees are more social in nature, others focus on beautification and conservation and still others work on historic preservation or community services. There is something for everyone.

Listed below are our committees and volunteer descriptions. At the bottom of the list is a volunteer form to fill out and let us know which volunteer position interests you. Someone will contact you shortly to work on finding you a place in your chosen focus. We look forward to seeing you and making a difference together!

Community Improvement Committee

Committee Description: The Community Improvement Committee collaborates on maintenance and enhancement of streets, sidewalks, signs, streelights and green spaces. Duties include communicating with GNL members and the City on repair items needed, establishing expected repair timeframes and keeping membership appraised of any changes to the repair plans/schedules.

Organize and implement ‘Neighborhood Walks’ (at least 2x a year, Fall and Spring) to collectively identify issues/needed improvements and initiate needed attentions.

Expected level of commitment: Fluctuates by initiative and season

Program Committee

Committee Description: The program committee assists the President in identifying content and speakers to present to the GNL. We are looking for members who are interested in programmatic and content related topics as they seek out exciting ways to inform, collaborate and increase the overall residential experience of members. Volunteers will actively engage prospective speakers, staying abreast of developments that impact the neighborhood and preparing speaker material for integration into larger meeting presentations.

Expected level of commitment: 2-5 hours a month

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee oversees the budget process with the Treasurer, examines the budget process and tools identifying ways to improve efficiency and compliance. The Finance Committee develops the annual budget, monitors monthly financial statements, oversees financial reporting and all required tax and corporate filings, and ensures the GNL has the cash reserves and investments necessary for long term success.

The Finance Committee consists of the Treasurer and two to four additional members of the GNL, at least one of whom is a member of the Board of Directors.