Opportunity Details

Sat, 03/02/2019 - 11:30AM at Transit Lanes, Mancuso Bowling Cntr & Jamestown Bowling Co.
Sat, 03/9/2019 - 11:30AM & 2:30PM
AMF Airport Lanes (Cheektowaga), AMF Lancaster Lanes (Depew) and Transit Lanes (Clarence)
Buffalo, New York
United States AMF Airport Lanes: 3754 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Transit Lanes: 7850 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 AMF Lancaster Lanes: 4913 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043
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Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. The JA Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser helps provides the funding needed for these programs. The day of the event, volunteers are needed to help distribute materials, event set up/take down, staff assistance, hand out prizes, bowler check-in, and with handing out prizes awarded during each shift.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 11:30am Airport Lanes 3/9/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 2:30pm Airport Lanes 3/9/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 11:30AM Transit Lanes 3/9/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 2:30PM Transit Lanes 3/9/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 11:30AM Lancaster Lanes 3/9/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 11:30AM Transit Lanes 3/2/19	5	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 2:30PM Mancuso Bowling Center	no limit	n/a	n/a
2019 JA Bowl-A-Thon - 2:30PM Jamestown Bowling Center	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

RRRComputer.org distributes donated laptops to low income students to support their education and bridge the digital divide. We are looking for passionate individuals to help guide the direction of the organization. In particular, skills in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Adwords Management and Finance would be valuable at this stage. If you might be interested or want to learn more, please reach out!

Time commitment is 2 x 2-hour meetings per month (one General organization and one Board), held in downtown San Francisco as well as project or action items as necessary.

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Since 2013, USAA has been proud to partner with nationwide nonprofit American Corporate Partners (ACP) to engage business leaders as mentors to veterans making the transition from the military to the corporate workforce, as well as active duty military spouses.

ACP is looking for new volunteer Mentors from USAA to join the 70+ employees who have already participated and made a significant impact on the career transitions of their veteran and military spouse Protégés.

About the volunteer opportunity:
- ACP Mentors are paired with Protégés in one-on-one yearlong mentorships
- Pairs are made based on a variety of factors including career expertise, age, and educational background
- Pairs meet for approximately 1 hour per month, mainly via phone or videoconference, to discuss topics like résumé review and interview techniques, professional networking, corporate culture, certifications, and other career development goals
- Each pair has a dedicated ACP staff member who checks in regularly to gauge progress, suggest conversation topics, and provide tailored support depending on individual goals

Please consider signing up for this rewarding program. ACP is in particular need of volunteer Mentors with 6+ years of experience in Human Resources, Project Management, Operations, or Cyber Security, though we have need everywhere!

To apply, please visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/mentor-application and enter access code USAAACP. After your application is received, ACP will be in touch via email with next steps.

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The Mooresville Teen Advisory Board "TAB" provides real leadership experience to positive, and energetic students (grades 8-12th). One of our main goals of the Teen Advisory Board is to promote library services to teens at the Mooresville Public Library. We wish to strengthen the library's ties between teens in the community by using their knowledge and creativity to create programs and further expand the library collection. TAB also gives Teens in our community and Iredell county a voice .
We have several programs just for teens : Book Club, (Book to Movie) Adopt-A-Hwy (students earn community services hours for school and clubs; clean -up services).Teen Give Back "TGB" volunteering in the library once a week, Comic Book Day, National Poetry Day , MLK Day and Summer Reading just to name a few programs.
The Teen Advisory Board meets the First and Third Tuesdays in each month. The group has 12 members and Officers using the Robert's Rules Of Order to conduct our meeting. Some of our programs or projects are cut due Library's Budget. We are hoping with your help we can create a budget to help some of our programs/project off to a good start for the New Year 2019. At our meeting we have an Adult (Teen/YA Librarian) as our Advisor.
Our mission of "TAB" is to promote Mooresville Public Library's services to teens by teens: Planning and implementing teen programs, Creating an inviting atmosphere at the library by maintaining a safe, attractive teen area, promoting and encouraging reading by teens and advocating the rights of teens. Your grant could help" TAB" to bring programs to ALL teens in the Iredell County. We need adult volunteers to help with our Demo of Silent Disco.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
vcampbell@mooresvillenc.gov	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Since 1993, Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has helped tens of thousands of Vietnamese people
integrate into communities through our ESL, computer and citizenship programs, as well
as information and referral services. The challenges of moving to a new city or experiencing
a new culture are immense, at times even overwhelming. Helping Link is here to pay
forward the help many of us received so that families remain intergenerational, connected
and united. This source of support and knowledge in a safe environment allowed many of
Helping Link’s clients to successfully achieve their goals to improve their English language
skills, attain U.S. citizenship and access employment opportunities to grow and thrive.
We seek caring community members and professionals in search of culturally enriching
relationships, passionate about creating space for mutual exchange and engagement to
join our Board of Directors team.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Serve as an ambassador for Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối in the community and share its
activities in your network, growing relationships between different communities.
• Provide governing direction in collaboration with the Executive Director to steer
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s future and oversee its service to the community, responding
to social trends and collaborating in local challenges.
• Make Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối a philanthropic priority by participating actively in
annual fund development initiatives and events.
• Ensure maintenance of sound financial records, operation within budgetary
constraints and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Provide support and leadership to Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s regular activities,
participating in teams to shape the events and programs that give life to our mission.
As a nonprofit organization, Board members are a key element of our success in serving
the community. We are very grateful for the passionate members who provide leadership,
vision, ambassadorship and strong philanthropic support to Helping Link.

Benefits of Board Service:
• Positively impact the lives of immigrants and refugees building new lives in America.
• Leadership development opportunities & training.
• Opportunities to provide direct service and connect with the Vietnamese-American
community.
• Build expertise in board governance & nonprofit budgeting.
• Cultural awareness and education about supporting communities of color, especially
the Vietnamese community.
• Network and build relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals that are
connected to Helping Link.
• Build and share public speaking skills.
Terms and Time Commitments:
Members are elected to a 1-year term (renewable for two additional terms).
Monthly time investment: 8 to 12 hours per month:
• 2.5 hours to prepare for and attend a Board meeting (10x per year).
• 3 hours for “homework”/committee work (per committee).
• 2-4 hours for particular tasks, meetings, introductions to community leaders,
events and fundraising activities and recruitment of annual fundraising event guests.
Annually attend the Gala fundraising event
Additional Information:
• Helping Link holds Directors & Officers liability insurance, as well as general liability
insurance.
• It is the goal of the organization to carry at least a 6-month financial reserve.
For more information about the volunteer application process, visit
https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer/. Questions, email
directors@helpinglink.org

Opportunity Details

Must possess a general knowledge in the following content and be able to demonstrate various repair and install techniques for novice/underserved clients ages 18 - 59:


 Basic Terminology and Computer Tool Kits
 Digital terminology
 Basic IT History
 Operate repair tools
 Interpret tech terminology
 Possess a fundamental knowledge on the history and function of laptops
 Power sourcing and Safety
 Graphics card vs. Sound card
 Components of a Laptop and function
 Identification and function of the internal components of a laptop/desktop
 Function and application of the motherboard
 Choosing the right memory and storage
 Exploring the function and purpose of the hard drive
 What’s a Hard Drive
 What are RAM vs ROM
 Why upgrade my hard drive
 Choosing the best hard drive
 Explaining Connectivity & Networking for the Novice
 Fiber optics vs wireless/WIFI
 Name and function of laptop ports
 What’s an IP address
 Connecting to external devices
 Understanding the function of a signal booster
 Understanding Mbps
 Understanding 720 vs. HD vs. 1080P
 Direct connection/ LAN
 Function of a modem
 Android vs. Windows vs. iOS
 Cables, Ports and External devices
 Sync to external devices
 HDMI vs USB vs SD card reader
 L-ion vs alkaline batteries
 6 cell vs. 8 cells
 Diagnosing a power supply issue
 Understanding Wattage
 Safely remove and replace all power applicable parts
 Windows Operating System (OS)
 Discuss the function of an OS
 Installing Windows
 Load Operating System (OS) via USB or Disk Driver
 Demonstrate an ability to navigate through prompts and commands.
 Set passwords and security
 Safely adding and removing hardware
 Navigating Microsoft Word
 Effectively write and edit documents
 Use of templates on and off line
 Using a Resume Template
 The Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel

Opportunity Details

The goals is to uplift and encourage a man who has no hope. This is important because he has no family, no home and is currently battling cancer. Depression is real and we want to make a difference in lives, even if it is just one life.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

The goal is to get clothing organized so we can donate them to the homeless community. We will also serve warm meals while there. This is important because none of us know if we could end up jobless or homeless. So, we have vowed to help those in need in any way we can.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

The purpose of this event is to render service on what most people use as a day off by making sure an elderly lady is able to get in and out of her home safely by making it handicap accessible. This is very important because many elderly people have not family living near to make sure they are properly cared for and we want to make a difference in lives of others by donating our time and talents.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

Volunteers will work alongside staff and other members of the community to help construct homes for families who are selected for our Homeownership Program. Volunteers at all skill levels are welcome to join us - we'll teach you how to complete the tasks you're assigned. Non-construction volunteers are needed, too! You can register volunteers, provide snacks or meals, and more.