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BCCS hopes to partner with corporate organisations in their CSR and giving programmes. We look forward to opportunities to help fulfill your organisation's corporate social responsibilities.

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CASAs, Court Appointed Special Advocates, are well trained and supported volunteers who advocate for a child or children in the foster care system to ensure they have a voice and their needs are met for safety and permanency. Judges and community partners rely heavily on the CASA's reports and information about each child. There are over 400 children on our waitlist who need CASAs, ages birth to 18. Attend an orientation by contacting us to find out more. Only takes on average 10 hours a month of your time, but you'll change a child's life.

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Have more at home than you need? Swing by our office's Drive-Thru Deeds on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items you may have "extra" of at home.

General needs* list:
–Cleaning products
–Toilet Paper
–Paper Towels
–Gift Cards to Giant, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Target

*If you have any questions about items you are interested in donating, or want to ask about items we are currently accepting, please contact us.

Please contact Joy Myers at JMyers@DoorwaysVA.org or (703) 504-9290 for donation drop-off instructions. When you arrive, a staff person will come out to meet you at your car and accept your donations.

Unable to drop off in person? Please shop our Amazon wish list instead to have your donations shipped directly to Doorways: https://amzn.to/2KNGzq3. Thank you!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a
Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We are looking for a Program Coordinator for our Scouts Program based in Ioannina, for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks.

In this role, you’ll be coordinating the daily planning and delivery of activities for young refugees in two refugee camps: Katsikas and Agia Eleni.

The program consists of English language classes, educational workshops and excursions outside of the camp. The program engages around 50 children at each site, between the ages of 8 and 17, the majority of whom are from Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.

For this role:

Initially, you will work closely with the outgoing Program Coordinator to learn how the program functions. This may last a few weeks and may include preparing and delivering sessions in line with your skills, supporting teachers, and helping organise weekend excursions. This gives us a chance to see your capacities and conduct a thorough handover.

Role Description

You will…

- Coordinate, delegate, and manage a team of 4-5 volunteers in the daily operations of the Scouts Program
- Develop current programming in coordination with the Programs Manager and project team member
- Assess impact and effectiveness of the program in line with its objectives
- Plan and deliver effective educational and outdoor activities, within a theme-based, modular curriculum
- Ensure a high quality of program implementation, with the ability to provide behaviour management and safeguarding training to new volunteers
- Directly supervise and support project team to ensure effective inductions and transfer of key skills/knowledge take place between short term team members
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders
- Represent Second Tree in relevant external meetings with international actors (UNHCR, IOM, ASB, Intersos, TDH) or local authorities (municipality, army, police, etc)
- Capture and compile relevant M&E on the program
- Conduct interviews with volunteer candidates

Skills

You are able to. . .

- Oversee the delivery of program activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
- Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
- Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
- Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key
- Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
- Instil the values above in the people that work with you
- Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem solving is encouraged
- Communicate in English, both written and orally
- Learn quickly, managing a wide-ranging and intense workload

Knowledge

You understand…

- What is required to work and effectively communicate in complex and volatile contexts
- Essential background of the refugee crisis and its impact
- Essential behaviour management techniques which can be employed effectively with children and young people
- Your own personal leadership skills/profile and how to effectively manage a team

We offer

- Accommodation in a shared house.
- Transportation to/from work.
- After completion of a three month trial, small monthly expenses refund.

If you have the possibility to apply through the European Solidarity Corps, please mention it to us. If you are eligible, the European Union would be able to provide you with a small stipend, covering food costs and daily expenses while here.

How to Apply

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at: volunteers@secondtree.org

1) Your CV
2) Your cover letter
3) Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)

In your mail, please:

4) Put “Youth Program Coordinator Candidate” as the subject line
5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)
6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you within 48h

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Second Tree is a Greek non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Ioannina, Epirus. Second Tree was founded in January 2017 by a group of volunteers that had worked together in the Katsikas refugee camp. Since our inception we have worked with and supported refugee communities across the Epirus region and we continue to grow in our four key areas.

Integration – through workshops and activities that develop connections with the local community and economy; fostering an avenue for cohesion and unity.
Education – through English and Greek language classes for teenagers and adults delivered by qualified teachers
Community-Building – through a Scouts program designed to develop teamwork and life-skills in young people in the region
Support – through our non-formal children’s activities for 3-10 year olds

Second Tree delivers English language classes at different sites in the Epirus region and is looking for qualified and/or experienced volunteers to fill the roles. The long-term objective of our NFE program is to develop the English language skills of students through the Cambridge Empower Workbook series, in order to prepare them for language certification.

Although acquiring certification is the intended long-term objective, we expect our teachers to ensure that the following objectives are realized in the immediate term:

- To support the psycho-social and intellectual development of refugees and asylum seekers
- To empower them with interpersonal – and life – skills
- To enable access to quality learning resources
- To develop their English language skills in preparation for certification
- To strengthen their ability to enter formal education and/or the workplace
- To foster their integration into European society

The Position

We are looking for volunteer teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in Ioannina and the Epirus region. The ideal candidate(s) will have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and will possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in (refugee crisis). Experience delivering educational activities to vulnerable populations is a strong advantage.

The role will include:

- Delivering daily classes to the population at assigned site;
- Preparing class materials;
- Ensuring student engagement and progress;
- Working closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the programme is being -delivered to the expected standards of Second Tree;

Skills Required:

- Degree in teaching and/or Certification in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or equivalent);
- Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
- Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
- Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key
- Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
- Instil the values above in the people that work with you
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-level classroom;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload;
- Ability to work in a high-intensity environment;
- Adaptable, flexible attitude and approach to teaching and classroom management;
- Strong communication, inter-personal and writing skills;
- Ability to communicate in an open, honest, direct manner;

Skills Desired:

- Experience working in the refugee context;
- Experience working with vulnerable populations;

What We Offer

At Second Tree we cherish the relation that every teacher creates with their students. This is especially true in a refugee context, where gaining students’ trust and having a thorough knowledge of their needs is crucial to their learning. For this reason, we only offer the position of Lead Teacher to volunteers that can commit to at least two months. Short term volunteers can help as Assistant Teachers. As space is limited, and Lead Teachers are vital to the continuation of the program, we prioritize long-term volunteers.

For Long-Term Volunteers: if you are staying with us for at least 12 weeks, we offer free accommodation with all the basic amenities (WiFi, heating, laundry, kitchen) covered in a shared team house, and offer and/or cover transportation for work-related activities;
For Short-Term Volunteers: we rarely accept volunteers for a shorter time, and depending on the current needs. If you are staying with us for less than 12 weeks, we might be able to put you in contact with individuals providing cheap accomodation. In case there are empty spaces in the team house, you are welcome to stay there, but priority will be given to long-term volunteers.

If you have the possibility to apply through the European Solidarity Corps, please mention it to us. If you are eligible, the European Union would be able to provide you with a small stipend, covering food costs and daily expenses while here.

How to Apply

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at: volunteers@secondtree.org

1) Your CV
2) Your cover letter
3) Copy of your teaching qualifications

In your mail, please:

4) Put “English Teacher Candidate” as the subject line
5) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length)
6) At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

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Riding To The Top's Herd Helpers enjoy working with horses, being physically active and all types of people and weather!

Activities include barn chores, stall mucking and paddock picking at our beautiful 50 acre farm just outside Portland Maine.

RTT Herd Helpers keep our horses healthy and ready to work in therapeutic riding lessons, therapeutic carriage driving and equine assisted learning and therapies.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Barn Chores	no limit	n/a	n/a

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South Milwaukee little League is run entirely through the volunteering of our local community. Opportunities available include grounds work, concessions, scoreboard, and umpiring. (Please contact the league for requirements of umpiring and with any other questions)

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Grab & Go - Feeding Program is an an initiative of Nepperhan Community Center to feed the children and families who suffer from a lack of daily nutrition in this pandemic situation.

Unfortunately, children & families in need are one of the most suffering segment in this unprecedented time of COVID-19.

Your volunteering with us will go a long way in ensuring a reliable supply of meals for children & families in this crucial time.

We look forward to your skilled & talented support. Thanks in advance to volunteer with us.

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One Hope United increases opportunities for children and families by providing quality solutions that enhance lives, communities and futures. One Hope United is a private human service organization that has been investing in children and families for 125 years, offering a diverse array of early childhood education, prevention, intervention and community-based programs.

The purpose of the Golf Outing is to raise money to support our cause.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

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Join Lily's Hope Foundation for our 6th Annual Golf Tournament of Hope. Food provided. Help needed with raffle table and registration

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a