Get Involved
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Propel our neighborhood forward by joining or leading a CNA committee!
CNA Committees are action-oriented groups which support the organization’s strategic priorities.
All neighbors are welcome to join a committee.
View our event calendar to find an upcoming committee meeting or event.
LAND USE
The Land Use Committee provides neighborhood input and reaction to proposed development projects.
Usually meets every 1st Wednesday, 6:30pm. In person at the CNA Community Room (205 Carrier St NE) and on Zoom.
Please contact us if you’d like to attend.
LIVING GREEN
The Living Green in Creston Committee has recently merged with the Climate Chaos Committee! Together we focus on environmental stewardship education and events in Creston.
Usually meets every 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm. Location varies. Please email us if you’d like to attend.
Join the LGC Facebook group.
EVENTS AND FUND DEVELOPMENT
The Events & Fund Development Committee helps to plan community fundraisers and other activities to support CNA.
Usually meets every 3rd Tuesday, 9:00am, location varies. Please contact us if you’d like to attend.
PEOPLE’S PUBLIC SAFETY
The People’s Public Safety committee focuses on meeting the needs of all residents.
We are still confirming a rotating schedule. Please contact us if you’d like to attend.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS – We’re seeking volunteers to help at the Beer Tent during select Food Truck Friday events at Riverside Park this summer! Sign up here!
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS – Are you interested in volunteering in the office regularly? Fill out this form and we’ll get in touch soon!
JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Do you have a deep commitment to our vision of a diverse community where all neighbors thrive? Consider joining CNA’s Board of Directors! Skills required include willingness to fundraise, help with events, and provide financial & visionary oversight of the organization. CNA utilizes a “working board” model and board members are expected to volunteer regularly. New Board Members are elected at the Annual Meeting in October.
Usually board members begin their service with CNA as a Committee member or volunteer so if you’re unfamiliar with CNA, we suggest starting there! Contact the board president with questions.
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:
Earn college credit and build your resume with a meaningful internship!
Contact CNA for more information about internships and to submit resume and cover letter. Please reference the internship you’re interested in.
- Fund Development Intern – Analyze organization’s giving data to help create goals and tactics for Giving Tuesday and Year End fundraising campaigns, Create Giving Tuesday campaign under direction of Executive Director and Fund Development chair, Organize year-end fundraising campaigns under direction of Executive Director and Fund Development Committee chair, Research potential funders. Flexible hours. Unpaid / college credit.
- Graphic Design Intern – Help create a cohesive package of images for CNA’s annual events: Annual Community Engagement Meeting, Perennial Exchange, Pancake Breakfast, Art Bash for Creston, Design posters, flyers, chopsheets and info sheets on a regular basis for large and smaller-scale events. Flexible hours. Unpaid / college credit.
- Community Garden Intern – The community garden season runs March through October, but there’s plenty for an intern to do in the off-season as well! Advertise community garden spaces through CNA communications channels. Receive and process garden applications. Maintain communication with gardeners throughout season, including info about community work days and end-of-season clean up. Host 4 large volunteer groups for various garden maintenance tasks (ex: weeding community spaces, repairs to garden beds). Flexible hours. Unpaid / college credit.
