Volunteer opportunities at EEHDA are varied with something for everyone. They cater to a wide spectrum of interests, skill sets, and time commitments, ensuring that every member can find a role that aligns with their passion and availability. Where do your interests lie in our association?

The EEHDA Board consists of 9 directors, 4 of whom are the officers and 1 who is the immediate past president. The Board meets at least twice a year, usually in January and August to plan for the upcoming months as well as at our monthly meetings between September and May. The 4 officers are the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The remaining 4 complete the Board and often chair committees.

In today’s world, any business, nonprofit, or governmental entity must have some type of social media exposure. Currently, EEHDA maintains Facebook and Instagram accounts. Volunteers interested in managing these platforms would be responsible for keeping the community engaged through photos and updates about meetings, parties, and events. This person is also responsible for seeing that our website is current through our webmaster.

The Party Chair oversees the planning of all gatherings sponsored by the association. A yearly budget is presented in January. Party themes vary—past events have included Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July, Kentucky Derby, and Thanksgiving as well as our First Responders thank-you gathering. The community also hosts occasional block parties and potluck gatherings. Party themes are determined each January for the upcoming year.

These two events are annual fundraisers for EEHDA, requiring many volunteers to ensure their success. A variety of short-term and longer-term roles are available to help these events run smoothly and profitably.

The Membership Manager maintains current records of members and their contact information, using Excel. This position requires communicating with the Treasurer and managing the website’s payment application. Additional tasks include reminding members to pay yearly dues and responding promptly to email inquiries.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the EEHDA Cottage and the two parks, Darragh and Alderdice. When repairs are needed, the manager works with the Board and contacts the appropriate handyman or specialist to oversee completion. Reports on repairs are given to the President, and invoices are submitted to the Treasurer for payment.

Each monthly meeting includes a community speaker to educate the EEHDA members on the speaker’s chosen focus. The Program Coordinator chooses the speakers with recommendations from members, runs it by the President for approval, and sets up any technology needed such as a computer and/or projector and screen. After the visit a thank you note is sent with appreciation for the talk.

Other opportunities are available through our various committees, including serving on Finance, Communications, Yard of the Month, and our monthly Newsletter.