Sarah Darney has been the first staff member a person meets when they call or come into the Placer Land Trust office for the past 9+ years. We are now wishing Sarah “happy trails” as she moves to Oregon to follow a wonderful family opportunity.
Sarah came to Placer Land Trust in January 2012 through a work experience program with Placer County. She volunteered in our office for 24 hours every week to gain work experience and develop skills in an office setting. She logged in about 360 hours of volunteer time in a few months, and after one year she was brought on as a staff member.
One of Sarah’s first projects was to complete an internal audit of all our property files, which was a huge undertaking. She was the only one out of our four staff at the time to complete the job, in record time, and soon became an invaluable part of the PLT team.
During her 9+ years at Placer Land Trust, Sarah has been instrumental in our several fundraising campaigns each year, including fundraising events. She managed our database, led our accreditation process, kept track of donations, and made our members feel appreciated as the friendly voice on the office phone. And with Land Manager Jim McBride, she planned and organized PLT’s favorite event, the Pie Party!
We also appreciate how Sarah has made her work a family affair, bringing in her mom (and sometimes kids) to volunteer, and both her parents on board as donors.
All the best to Sarah and family in their next adventure!
