Committee Member
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center
5 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Phone (617) 328-3900
Committee Member
Our board | Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center (TIOBEC) ISLE Society Committee provide valuable expertise, access to their networks, and make volunteer and philanthropic contributions to further the mission of the organization. They have the opportunity to be closely involved with the organization through committee participation and may consider a Board of Advisor position subsequently. |
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Position | ISLE Society Committee Member - Thompson Island’s ISLE Society members are young professionals in their 20s/30s who stand "In Support of Leadership and Education" (ISLE) for Thompson Islands' mission and vision. Throughout the year, the ISLE Society Committee hosts parties on Thompson Island (lawn games, open bar, clam bakes…) giving our friends the chance to experience the Island and the organization’s mission. Additionally, members gather several times each year for networking opportunities, volunteer days, and other meet-ups. In an effort to engage the next generation of philanthropists we continue to grow the ISLE Society through outreach efforts from our Isle Society Committee. We courage ISLE members to join for a small annual fee for access to all ISLE events for free or for a discount. These gatherings will be available for a fee for Friends of the ISLE Society, with encouragement to consider membership themselves. |
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Desired skills *required |
Business Development, Digital Marketing, Diversity/Inclusion, Fundraising, Information Technology, Social Media, Web Development, Writing/Editing |
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When | Two to Three times per year including an annual meeting with the Board of Trustees and Staff |
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Where | On Thompson Island for the Annual meeting and in a Board Rooms around the City of Boston. Currently all meetings are online. |
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Commitment | 3 to 5 hours/month |
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Donation | Organization requires a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. |
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Requirements | ISLE Society Committee Members are expected to contribute to the organization in the following ways: - Serve as an ambassador for Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center - Attend at least 3 of 4 Committee Meetings - Make an annual contribution of at least $240 ($20/month) to Thompson Island Outward Bound - Use your networks to help broaden the ISLE Society’s reach (friends, family, other groups you’re a part of, and workplace) - Choose 1-2 ISLE events/efforts that you will help plan and co-lead o Work with co-leader and staff to make decisions about event details as needed, help recruit for event, and encourage sub/host-committee to network as well - Attend all / most ISLE Society events - Where possible, help to engage your workplace around Thompson Island events (4K Trail Run, Corporate Volunteer Day, Gala, etc) - HAVE FUN! |
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Our mission | Thompson Island Outward Bound plays a crucial role in closing opportunity gaps in Boston by providing multi-year hands-on STEM and outdoor learning programs to hundreds middle school students in the Boston Public Schools annually. |
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Causes |
Children, Education, Environment
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