Opportunity Details
Youth About Business teaches business to high school students through hosting a series of team-based Mergers and Acquisitions simulations. Over the course of a week, students will work in teams of 4-5 and assume the roles of the Executive Management of a public company to perform a M&A transaction.This info session is for volunteers that are participating in our Shareholder Grading volunteer opportunity.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Opportunity Details
The volunteers will focus on:- Supporting women in entering into the labour market and/or advancing their business
- Empowering women, disabled and displaced persons "The aim of empowerment practice is to strengthen people's existing (often buried) abilities and to release resources with the help of which they can shape their own life paths and living spaces in a self-determined manner”
- Educating the community on gender equality, gender and labour market with workshops
- Creating women's networks
- Supporting business startups
The volunteers shall:
- Support research, writing of grant proposals and strategies to fundraise to provide financial support for women social entrepreneurship.
- Provide workshops on how to start a business and how to successfully manage a business and knowledge-sharing events to enhance the capacity of local stakeholders and build a culture of entrepreneurship
- Assist in founding a women network where women can share their knowledge, experience in business and personal challenges in order to thrive in the labour market
- Giving workshops for women on topics like gender equality, gender and labour market, human rights, reproductive health, empowerment and intersectionality
- Creating workshops with input and open discussions for men on topics like doing care work as a men, gender equality, gender and labour market, critical manliness, fears, challenges and opportunities of gender equality for men (for example sharing the responsibility)
- Financially support a woman who organizes the women's network meetings.
- Support to assess the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cameroon, conduct research and analysis to guide programming to promote entrepreneurship and decent work in the country.
- Identify business ideas and assist in the design and presentation of project ideas carried out by women and tailored to the specific needs of the region.
- Offer guidance to women entrepreneurs in developing sustainable business plans, improving productivity, accessing markets.
- Advice on how to engage with relevant stakeholders including government agencies, local communities, civil society organizations, and private sector entities to build partnerships and mobilize support for entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Strengthen capacity development through knowledge sharing, awareness, and meetings with disability centers and displaced people to support employment and entrepreneurship.
- Perform other tasks as required
Required education level
The volunteers should have or in the process of obtaining Bachelor’s or master’s degree in entrepreneurship and business management or currently holds bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g., entrepreneurship, business/ project management, Social pedagogy, support to the private sector, and relation to social cohesion. A first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience
Other desired knowledge
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
- Accuracy in document production and editing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
- Ability to generate business ideas and reflect them into the design and development of projects.
Opportunity Details
Charity Centre for Children and Youth Development (CCCYD) in Solwezi, Zambia currently provides quality education to around 500 disadvantaged children and also provides livelihood skills training to 1000s of adults in and around Solwezi.CCCYD requires support from anyone across the globe who will be able to support our cause through volunteering online as:
- Teachers
- Mentors
- Business Mentor
- Grant writer
- website and social media manager
- Accountant
- Graphic designer
For more info kindly contact: Email: info@charitycentreforchildren.org
Opportunity Details
Families Canada's “Empowering Women through Financial Education” program will help women living on low incomes access financial literacy seminars, by bringing volunteer financial literacy educators affiliated with formal financial literacy programs into selected family support centres across Canada.National research has shown that many existing financial literacy programs are not accessible for women living on low incomes, especially women who have experienced violence or trauma. Utilizing trauma and violence-informed approaches in financial literacy programming will increase women’s sense of safety, control and resilience—as well as decrease the risk of unintentionally re-traumatizing program participants. It is through incorporating trauma and violence-informed approaches (TVIA) that financial literacy programs will become more accessible to women living on low incomes.
With CIBC’s financial support, Families Canada's will help host financial literacy seminars that are trauma- and violence-informed in selected family support centres in Canada. The seminars will provide learning opportunities for women living on low incomes to improve their financial literacy knowledge, skills and confidence—all of which leads to achieving financial wellbeing. These seminars will be delivered by financial literacy educators affiliated with formal financial literacy programs. Financial literacy educators will complete Families Canada's "SAFE Women" professional development course in advance of delivering the seminars. The "SAFE Women" course helps financial literacy educators understand and apply trauma- and violence-informed approaches (TVIA) when supporting women. The SAFE Women course is publicly accessible at: https://training.familiescanada.ca/catalog/info/id:136
Families Canada is in the process of identifying family support centres in Canada who would like to host a financial literacy seminar, and encourages financial literacy educators who are interested in this work to connect with us, in case a family support centre in your community could use your support.
We are looking for financial literacy educators who are:
- affiliated with a formal financial literacy education program
- interested and willing to complete a brief (1.5 hrs) e-learning module on incorporating trauma- and violence-informed approaches into financial literacy programming
- willing to work directly with a family support centre
- passionate about providing financial literacy education to marginalized groups
- dedicated to demonstrating a non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory, and non-stigmatizing attitude as a fundamental aspect of their professional role
*some family support centres may prioritize financial literacy educators who are women
Next Steps:
- email Robert Brown, Project Officer, at rbrown@familiescanada.ca and share your: name, email, job title and organization, city, province/territory, and the name of the financial literacy program that you are trained to deliver. We will follow up if a family support centre in your area would like a financial literacy seminar!
Opportunity Details
Dream of Detroit is celebrating our neighborhood's spirit of community, entrepreneurship, arts & culture, and healthy living. For three years running, the DREAM Street Fair has provided an opportunity to welcome families for a day of fun while showcasing the beauty, talent, resources, and opportunities in our neighborhood.The DREAM Street Fair 2023 aims to create a vibrant and inclusive community event that celebrates artistic expression, promotes health and wellness, fosters a sense of togetherness, and drives economic development, community organizing, and housing development.
The DREAM Street Fair 2023 contributes to housing and economic development initiatives by raising awareness and support for affordable housing projects, and economic growth within the community. Featuring information booths, workshops, and discussions on housing-related, and entrepreneurial topics, empowering attendees with knowledge and resources to address those challenges in their community.
Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the DREAM Street Fair 2023 by assisting in various aspects of the event. Here are the details of how volunteers will contribute:
Volunteers will assist in setting up and organizing the fairgrounds, including stage and performance area setup, vendor booth arrangements, signage placement, and overall logistics management. They will help ensure a smooth flow of activities during the event.
Volunteers will assist performers by providing them with the necessary information, guiding them to their designated areas, and offering support backstage.
Volunteers will help manage the crowd during performances, ensuring safety and a comfortable experience for attendees. They will guide participants to different areas, assist with crowd flow, and address any concerns or questions.
Volunteers will staff information booths to provide event schedules, answer attendees' questions, and assist in navigating the fair.
After the event, volunteers will help with the clean-up process, ensuring that the fairgrounds are tidy and ready for the next day.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Stage 2 | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Logistics | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Logistics | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Logistics | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Logistics | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Logistics | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Children Activities Setup | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Activities Assistance | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Activities Assistance | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Activities Assistance | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Assistant Manager to the Manager of the vendors | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Assistant Manager to the Logistics Manager | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Assistant Manager to the Logistics Manager | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Assistant Manager to the Logistics Manager | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Opportunity Details
Britepaths’ Workforce Development program helps Northern Virginia job seekers navigate the job search process and find meaningful employment. We are seeking volunteers with various skills and interests to assist staff and clients with different aspects of the program. Options include providing administrative assistance for the program, offering interview preparation or LinkedIn profile help to clients, or reviewing client resumes and assisting with resume writing. Details below.Volunteering is virtual until further notice. We welcome all professionals within the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Hours per week are flexible. This would be a flexible, ongoing, as-needed volunteer position with Britepaths.
To learn more and register, visit: https://britepaths.org/volunteer-opp/workforce-development-program-professional-or-admin-volunteers/
Opportunity Details
Network Up is a short-term mentoring program offered by Britepaths and the Financial Empowerment Center at South County that matches under- or unemployed men or women with a volunteer mentor. Mentors and mentees meet two to five times for a conversation focused on helping the mentee create or expand his/her professional network; and establish a career strategy and job search plan. We especially need mentors who work or have worked in the fields of technology/IT, nonprofits and accounting, but we welcome professionals in all fields in Northern Virginia/DMV.Mentors provide a wealth of experience, knowledge, and networking connections to help mentees land — and succeed in — the right job for them!
Network Up mentoring is being conducted virtually until further notice.
To learn more and register, visit: https://britepaths.org/volunteer-opp/network-up-career-mentor
Opportunity Details
Britepaths’ Financial Empowerment Program, administrated through the Financial Empowerment Center at South County (FECSoCo), has an ongoing need for volunteers to serve as Financial Coaches and Mentors, Financial Empowerment Workshop Instructors, Spanish-speaking Virtual Administrative Assistant and Community Ambassadors.Our Financial Coaches and Mentors provide virtual, one-on-one client services. The length of one-on-one client engagement ranges from one session to multiple sessions, to 6 months or more. Typical client meetings last 1 hour. Our workshops are offered virtually or in-person at a community partner’s location within the DC metro area, typical length of class is 1 hour.
Britepaths provides training, support and the tools volunteers need to help individuals and families in Northern Virginia better manage their finances and achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. We are seeking volunteers who live in the DC metro area.
To learn more or register, visit: https://britepaths.org/volunteer-opp/financial-empowerment-volunteers/
Opportunity Details
El Centro de la Raza’s 2023 Building the Beloved Community Gala is happening on Saturday October 8 at the Seattle Convention Center's brand new Summit Building! We look forward to an exciting and celebratory evening that will highlight the ways in which we are continuing to serve our community throughout the past 51 years.This is always a beautiful and memorable event, and we rely on volunteers to help make it amazing!
Volunteer positions include:
*Set-up
*Greeter/Program Assistant – helps to greet guests for the first part of the night, then goes on to assist with the live program of the evening, which will include a dinner, award presentations, a "Raise the Paddle" donation drive, and more.
*Registration/Checkout - helps at the event registration table for the first part of the night, then goes on to help with auction item check-out.
*Silent Auction Attendants/Item Pickup - helps to monitor the silent auction during the first part of the evening, then goes on to assist with auction item pick-up.
*Raffle Ticket Seller/Program Assistant – helps to sell raffle tickets for the first part of the night, then goes on to assist with the live program of the evening, which will include a dinner, award presentations, a "Raise the Paddle" donation drive, and more.
*Voter Registration Table - will support our 'Get Out The Vote' efforts by attending a voter registration booth at the entrance of the dining area, in preparation for the General Elections on November 7!
*Photographer - roam the event taking photos of the action, with general guidance from our Communications Manager. Camera or high quality mobile device required.
With the exception of Set-up, all event volunteer positions include clean-up from approximately 9:00-10:30pm. Volunteer positions are subject to change.
Please sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/H7Y7W and we will be in contact with further information. You may also contact Mandela at volunteer@elcentrodelaraza.org or (206) 957-4602 with any questions. We would love to have you there!
Mil gracias!
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up Volunteer | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Event Volunteer | 100 | n/a | n/a |
