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Montreat "Bridges"
Montreat Bridges Volunteer Job Description
Members of the Montreat Bridges Volunteer Group work through the Church Relations office at Montreat Conference Center, acting as representatives of Montreat beyond the gate and throughout the country. Their purpose is to develop and maintain relationships as advocates of Montreat Conference Center and its ministry. They serve as liaisons between the conference center and its constituents. Responsibilities are:
- Stay informed about Montreat Conference Center, including knowledge about current conferences and programs offered, staff people and their responsibilities, the history of the conference center and financial information that will assist in reaching the conference center’s fundraising goals;
- Come to Montreat Conference Center at least one time a year in addition to an annual training event;
- Attend an annual training retreat, hosted by staff at Montreat, travel expenses not included;
- Contact churches to communicate opportunities at Montreat and encourage conference participation and financial support;
- Assist the Director of Church Communications in arranging “Montreat Sundays” or special events in local congregations and Presbyteries;
- Attend Presbytery meetings and host an information table on behalf of Montreat;
- Participate in the Montreat Conference Center Annual Fund;
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Church Communications about needs that arise within Montreat constituencies.
For more information about becoming a Montreat Bridge, or if you would like to recommend someone to be part of the Montreat Bridges Program, please contact Merri Bass, merrib[at]montreat.org, or call 828.669.2911, ext. 329.