[Communications] I'd love to volunteer!

[Jenna Wolfenson]

Hi Amy,

Thanks for your response! I'm thrilled you think I can help. I have
experience with web support, strategic planning, editorial, and
connecting with people and building relationships. In other areas, I'm more
than willing to learn so that I can be most effective.

I'd love to set up some time to chat. Do you have time on March 25 or
later? I could meet next week, but I'll be on a ski trip, so the following
week is better. In the meantime, I'll keep plugging away at my Neighbor
Space sheet!

Best,
Jenna

On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM Amy Olson <akeo at me.com> wrote:

> Hi Jenna,
>
> Welcome to Chicago! We’d love to have more help with CCGA communications.
> Thanks for taking the time to write and also for sharing your resume. Your
> experience in shaping organizational mission and vision, aligning
> processes with long-term goals, and cultivating a culture of collaboration
> are all goals that the Communications team endeavors to do well. You've
> already made a suggestion for the website! We definitely agree that the
> tools for finding gardens on the CCGA website need a refresh. We could talk
> more about it!
>
> Would you be interested in having a conversation on Zoom sometime soon?
>
> We are a small all-volunteer group tasked with creating and managing all
> aspects of CCGA communications, including writing and producing the
> newsletter, website and social media channels, marketing and technical
> support for workshops, the annual conference, virtual events, fundraising
> campaigns, and anything else that may arise. We’re hoping to expand our
> team to support Chicago’s gardening community more effectively. If you
> have web support, public relations, strategic planning, editorial or
> graphic design experience, enjoy photography or videography, like engaging
> with social media, or just like connecting with people, this could a great
> opportunity!
>
> Best,
> Amy Olson
> on behalf of the CCGA Communications Team
>
>
> On Mar 13, 2025, at 9:26 AM, Jenna Wolfenson via Communications <
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I'm Jenna, and I recently moved to Chicago with my husband to be closer to
> family. I'm looking for ways to be more involved in the community, and
> Chicago Community Gardens could be a perfect fit for me. I have
> professional experience in communications and special projects and can help
> maintain the CCGA website, support monthly/quarterly CCGA email and ad hoc
> public/member correspondence, and maintain the annual calendar. I've
> attached my resume for your reference.
>
> I was also exploring your website and found a way I could help today! I
> was trying to find gardens in my ward through the link posted and found it
> a bit difficult to navigate. I started to organize the information in
> this linked sheet
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h8DJjLiiXTAYEjX9YaobK0xtUhqaFcQr18M3SL26aBg/edit?gid=0#gid=0>.
> That way, people can sort by ward or community to find their garden! If you
> and your team like it, I'll add the rest of the information.
>
> I’d also love to be involved in any other ways I can contribute -- please
> let me know!
>
> Best,
> Jenna Wolfenson
> <2025 Jenna Wolfenson Resume.pdf>--
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