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	The success of C4 is made possible by the many volunteers who serve this organization. There are many opportunities to help support this cause from volunteering at single-day events to serving on the board, your local regional council or a specific committee which speaks to your strengths.   USGBC C4 is incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. USGBC C4 relies on tax deductible contributions for financial aid. Your continuous support brings us closer towards reaching our goals.   Browse our VOLUNTEER JOB BOARD to discover the many ways to get involved:
	Now accepting applications for City of Goleta DRB Member The City of Goleta is accepting applications for community members interested in serving on the Design Review Board (DRB). The positions that are currently open are for two at-large members (residents of the City of Goleta) and one licensed architect. The term is for three years and expires in February 2015 (or until successors are appointed).    http://www.cityofgoleta.org/index.aspx?page=23&recordid=795&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
	BuildSMART: Sustainable Materials and Resources Trailer Driver to tow the trailer from trailer's home at the Green Center in Oxnard for C4 events, assist in setting up/taking down the trailer display and then return the trailer to Oxnard. BuildSMART is a highly visible project for C4 that touches on the core of our mission to educate the public through its interactive display of sustainable materials in real-life situations.   Vehicle Hauling Requirements: 1. 3/4 ton truck/van or better towing vehicle (SUVs not recommended) 2. 2 5/16" tow ball 3. Tow mirrors 4.  Round 7 point electrical plug connection with power 5.  Experience with towing a heavy trailer 6.  Due to C4's insurance requirements, the driver will need to provide a copy of their driver's license and personal car insurance; understanding their insurance will be what covers any damage to the trailer during towing. Schedule / Time Commitment depends on event location. For more information, contact BuildSMART@usgbcc4.org
	Advocacy Committee:   The Advocacy Committee promotes awareness and the adoption of green building and sustainability ordinances, and advises public officials on legislation on a local, regional, and/or state level.  This includes advancing social equity by supporting community initiatives that actively encourage diversity and help bring benefits of sustainability to all members of the community.  For more information, contact advocacy@usgbcc4.org
	Communications & Marketing Committee: The Communications & Marketing Committee promotes the chapter through informative communications that educate and activate the public.  This committee can be essential to the Chapter's growth and influence, as even the highest-quality programs are not effective until people know about them, and are inspired to attend.  This is accomplished through chapter publications, media coverage, promotion of upcoming events, and ensuring branding continuity easily recognized by the public.    For more information, contact: communications@usgbcc4.org
	Education Committee:   The Education Committee provides diverse opportunities for training and education on green building, sustainability, and LEED® to chapter members and the public.   Depending on the public interest and knowledge level, topics can range from introductory to in-depth and more technical topics such as LEED® categories, financing, construction strategies, and broader sustainability issues.    For more information, contact: education@usgbcc4.org   Education / Green Homes Subcommittee:   The Green Homes Subcommittee provides a forum for collaboration and outreach within the green building residential market.  The committee reaches out to homebuilders, architects, realtors, public officials, and other relevant stakeholders in this market.  The committee's role in the community is to increase awareness of residential green building and foster knowledge of the LEED® Homes rating system, and integration with other local residential rating systems.    For more information, contact: greenhomes@usgbcc4.org   Education / Green Schools Subcommittee:   The Green Schools Committee provides a forum for collaboration and outreach within the green building schools market.  The committee reaches out to contractors, architects, parent organizations, students, public officials, and other relevant stakeholders in this market.  The committee's role is to increase awareness of green building in schools and foster knowledge of the LEED® for Schools rating system, and integration with other local schools rating systems.    For more information, contact: greenschools@usgbcc4.org
	Emerging Green Professionals:   The Emerging Green Professionals exists to engage young professionals just starting a career in sustainability, and facilitate the transition from student to young professional to chapter leader.  Rather than acting as a committee focusing on specific activities, the EGP is more of a self-organized group of young professionals, and others just new to the green building.  EGPis affiliated with and works in parallel with the chapter and is not attached to a specific campus, as is the USGBC Students program.    EGP group plans their own events and activities designed for education and network opportunities for young professionals to meet peers with similar passions, and connect with mentors during the transition after graduation.  EGP is the future that can fulfill National's goal of "sustainability within a generation."    For more information, contact: emerging_professionals@usgbcc4.org
	Events (or Programs) Committee:   The Events (or Programs) and Education Committees are the mainstays of the chapter, which carry out its mission of educating and engaging the public.  As such, they are supported by and work closely with all other committees.  Members want interesting hands-on examples of green building, and to learn about how to go about it.  The Events (or Programs) Committee implements the members' professional development and provides opportunities for educational events, networking, and promotion of the Chapter through various programs.    For more information, contact: events@usgbcc4.org
	Membership Committee:   The Membership Committee is responsible for creating community within the chapter, which will grow and retain members.  As such, they need to know the membership on many levels in order to help other committees and the Board truly serve their members.  Information such as where members are located, a breakdown by profession, and their interests in various aspects of green building and sustainability will be useful to delivering programs and information relevant to the membership.  A Membership Committee that knows its membership well will also be able to make suggestions for chapter leadership succession.    For more information, contact: membership@usgbcc4.org
	Finance Committee:   The Finance Committee is responsible for budgetary and financial oversight and guidance of the Chapter funds, and in the absence of an Executive Director, monitoring the 501(c)(3) requirements for the state and IRS.  The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer, the Vice-President of Finance (if exists), or the CFO (if exists).  For more information, contact: finance@usgbcc4.org
	Sponsorship Committee:   The Sponsorship Committee works to increase the chapter's revenue and foster relationships with the local donor community to expand the chapter's capacity to implement its larger mission and strategic plan.    For more information, contact: sponsorship@sugbcc4.org
	Strategic Partnerships Committee:   The Strategic Partnerships Committee can be the chapter's voice in the local business community by forging and sustaining cooperative relationships with other organizations and encouraging all to work together to further its mission and goals.    The Strategic Partnerships Committee is unique to chapters in areas with a complex array of other environmental non-profits.  This committee is usually not necessary for a more established chapter where forging strategic partnerships has consistent Board of Directors attention and oversight.  However, where this committee works closely with the Board, it can be a good source of research to aid Board functions and decisions.    For more information, contact: strategic_partneships@usgbcc4.org