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Lakeway CASA is proud to celebrate their 10th Anniversary of serving Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. In that time, they have served over 1,000 children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Lakeway CASA, is a locally run nonprofit whose mission it is to recruit, screen, train, and support volunteers dedicated to advocating for the needs of abused and neglected children in need of services or supervision.CASA volunteers advocate for their children, making sure they have what they need to heal from the abuse they’ve experienced and help to find them safe and loving homes. Lakeway CASA directly impacts the administration of justice for our most vulnerable citizens. CASA volunteers gather information about each child’s circumstances, focus on the safety and well-being of the child, and help keep the focus on the unique needs of the child. CASA is key to fulfilling society’s most fundamental obligation of ensuring those child victims of abuse and neglect can grow up in safe and nurturing homes where they can reach their full potential.
In honor of their 10 years of service, Lakeway CASA is hosting a “Light of Hope” Fundraising Gala featuring local author, life coach and blogger, Dr. Edie Wadsworth. The event will also feature the local band “Run for Cover” who will preform covers of music hits. The event will take place on Thursday, February 17th at 6pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Morristown. A buffet dinner will be served. Registration is free however a donation is appreciated. Table and event sponsorships are available as well. Please call 423-307-5762 for more information or to register.
All proceeds raised will directly benefit a child in need by providing them a highly trained, compassionate volunteer who will consistently show up for that child until they are placed in a safe, permanent and loving home.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Our vision at Brands for Canada is to create a sustainable world where surplus goods are purposefully used to eliminate poverty and inequality. We achieve this by providing new donated clothing, personal care items and houseware items, at no cost, to those in need. In 2020, we were able to help more than 100,000 Canadians in need with clothing and basic needs items and divert over 331,000 lbs of items from the landfills.Brands for Canada receives 900,000 items annually and is in need of volunteer groups to assist with sorting, tagging, bagging, and packing care packs that include items such as clothing and personal care products. These items are distributed to clients living in poverty through our 100+ partner agencies and schools. This opportunity can be done in person at our warehouse facility or virtually via Zoom. This is a fun and practical way to help those in need. It is ideal for groups of people and a great team-building exercise.
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Work DescriptionPURE is seeking dedicated Volunteer Writers to write grant proposals for PURE.
The writing team is seeking 4 volunteers to write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals. The writing team will apply collaborative skills, knowledge, methods, and plans to reach program goals.
This volunteer position requires individuals who have excellent writing skills and can be versed in different writing styles, and communication skills is self-motivated, reliable, organized, thorough, and timely.
Information Related to The Job Description:
The position is unpaid. (Volunteer)
Training will be provided. (Just need to have strong writing skills)
Deadline-driven team players with multitasking abilities.
Essential Functions
Develops proposal by assembling information, including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
Writes, revises, and edits drafts, including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
Time, Tools, Location
We do not have set hours per week.
We work off weekly check-ins. We expect you as a volunteer to manage your hours to meet check-ins.
All Volunteering positions will be held virtual (Zoom)
This is a remote volunteer opportunity.
Meaning you can be located anywhere in the United States provided you have a computer and a reliable internet connection.
This opportunity is flexible. However, we will work on the deadlines needed to ensure a successful grant submission.
Preferred Qualifications and skills:
Be willing to experiment, comfortable trying new things, and not afraid to fail and interested in Education, nutrition, youth development and poverty issues.
Microsoft Office
Excel, Word,
G-suites, Google products.
Time management, Interpersonal skills, Strong people skills., Organizational skills, Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to work independently.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
Strong editing skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising, prospect research.
Strong contributor in team environments
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Video editor for Social Media ShortsPURE is seeking a self-motivated individual to review rough footage and photographs captured in India, USA, Uganda and Kenya by our nonprofit organization and assemble short, high-quality videos for use on social media. Specific days and number of hours are flexible and can be negotiated based upon availability and schedule.
The Volunteer will be responsible for assembling recorded raw material and original photographs into finished products suitable for social media use. The aim of the videos would be to share our mission, accomplishments, and the daily lives of the students and people we work with in Uganda with our donors and followers. The ultimate goals would be to evoke emotion and awareness, which would turn into support (financially and otherwise) for our organization; and to produce quality material that would result in sharing of the clips to bring awareness of our organization to new audiences. Depending on skill-set, longer clips/short film development would also be welcomed. Photo editing skills are a bonus. The position would require the volunteer to:
Familiarize self with the mission, vision, and objectives of the organization to properly convey our message(s) to our target audience(s)
Input music, subtitles, graphics and effects
Create rough and final cuts in consultation with the CEO
Correct faulty footage, grading and coloring and add special effects
Requirements
Must be a self-starter, with a proven record of working independently
Proven work experience as a video editor
Experience with digital technology and editing software packages
Creative mind and storytelling skills
Marketing experience is a bonus
A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
Creativity and a passionate interest in film and video editing
A passion for education and helping vulnerable individuals
The ability to listen to others and to work well as part of a team
The ability to handle constructive criticism
A high level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication (we are looking for a 6+ month commitment)
Organizational and time management skills
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Great communication skills, both written and oral
Send resume, cover letter, and samples of previous work to info@pureonline.org with Video Editor Position in subject line.
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UPDATE - This project has been completedWe are doing a playroom makeover for the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas.
We need different types of volunteers:
1. People who can help with the interior design - maximizing the small space
2. People who can help paint
3. People who can help remove outdated closets and shelves and install new organization systems
4. People who can help assemble tables, chairs, shelving units
5. People who can help organize craft items and kits
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) is a multigenerational gathering place, offering a variety of programs and services for the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large. They welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths. The J provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building, and recreational programming on its campuses in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, and at Camp Sabra, located at the Lake of the Ozarks. The J is committed to helping St. Louis’ youngest learners experience new and exciting things every day. This is why the J offers a wide range of early childhood programs. Whether that be a structured learning environment in the J’s fully-accredited Early Childhood Centers or “together time” at the Family Center.Volunteers will help clean/sanitize the playground equipment and organize the outdoor shed.
Note:
- Volunteers must show proof of being fully vaccinated and wear masks.
- All volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childcare Chesterfield with the Jewish Community Center (Fully Vaccinated) | 6 | n/a | n/a |
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle envisions a hunger free community. We FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, GROW healthy foods, and CULTIVATE innovative approaches to end hunger.Hunger Relief activities include support to our well-known Backpack Buddies that served over 2,600 children last year and School Pantries maintained right inside 10 schools last year. Activities also include packing boxes of food for children and families throughout our services counties. Packing will be held at the Child Food Hub - 2436 S. Miami Blvd. Ste.200-9, Durham, NC 27703.
Volunteer (s) will form an assembly line that includes canned vegetables, fruit, pasta, beans, and rice. The number of boxes packed will vary based on various factors but can range between 20-30 boxes per hour. Volunteers will be assigned to certain task to complete the packing process.
You can learn more and register to volunteer here:
https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=94174
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle envisions a hunger free community. We FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, GROW healthy foods, and CULTIVATE innovative approaches to end hunger. Under the umbrella of FEED – We are committed to feeding children, families, and seniors by recovering, preparing, and distributing food including nearly 9 million pounds of food this past fiscal year. FEED programs span our well-known Backpack Buddies that served over 2,600 children last year and School Pantries maintained right inside 10 schools last year, even with the pandemic. Additionally, Mobile Markets, which are direct distributions of groceries and fresh produce, are set up throughout our service area to meet families right in their own community. FEED also encompasses our longest standing program, Grocery Bags for Seniors, bringing produce and recipe and nutrition information to our seniors.Learn more and register at the following links:
Child Feeding - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=94174
Senior Feeding - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=94180
Food Recovery - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=105806
Mobile Markets - https://foodshuttle.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=96991
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Stichting Wielewaal wants to enlarge the living environment of children with disabilities, by organizing vacations, sleep-over weekends and day-care during school vacations. With the activities of the Wielewaal we want to stimulate children and young adults with disabilities to go out in a group, build friendships and gain new experiences.As a foundation, Wielewaal is dependent on the efforts of volunteers who want to share the Wielewaal experience with us. Make it happen and become a volunteer!
Do you or your colleagues have a talent for crafts, playing, sports, making music or cooking? Would you like to go on a day trip with our youngsters and drive the Wielewaal bus? Then join us and give the children an unforgettable day at a sleepover weekend or during the daycare in the school holidays at one of our locations in the Netherlands.
Together with a team of volunteers, a professional teamleader and, if necessary, a nurse, you attend a weekend stay. We work at several locations were we recieve different target groups, for example children and youngsters with autism or ADHD or groups where children have physical disabilities.
