Opportunity Details

Cherrywood Art Fair is an art-filled two-day event showcasing local artists, live music, kids activities and great food in a free, family-friendly environment. More than 8,000 visitors stroll through the fairgrounds looking at art, listening to beautiful music and sampling some of Austin’s finest food trailer cuisine. Since its 2002 inception, the Fair has served as a destination for discerning holiday shoppers seeking unique and artful items from Texas artists and makers.

Proceeds benefit the Little Artist BIG ARTIST arts mentoring program that pairs East Austin elementary school students with professional artists.

We need volunteers of all ages and skill sets to put on our fantastic holiday event. Like to do hard work and heavy lifting? Sign-up for Set-up or Breakdown. Are you outgoing and enjoy talking to people? We’d love to have you on our Info & Guest Services or Artist Relief Crew. Organized and personable? You might enjoy our Silent Auction Crew.

Shifts are 2-4 hours long. Most opportunities take place Dec. 8-110, 2017, but there are a few pre-event positions, too. Here’s what you get out of the deal:

• Participation in an Austin holiday tradition
• Satisfaction of knowing you contributed your energy to support artists and arts education in your community
• Event production and nonprofit experience
• Opportunities for networking with people who do cool things
• Sweet treats and snacks from the Green Room
• An invitation to our annual volunteer party in January
• Access to the fair’s artists and makers, tasty food trucks and unique performances
• Loads of good vibes, thanks, and never-ending appreciation from CHULA League and Cherrywood Art Fair team!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Artist Load In	4	n/a	n/a
Artist Load Out	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Info & Guest Services	4	n/a	n/a
Auction Closers	5	n/a	n/a
Auction Closers	5	n/a	n/a
Break Down	20	n/a	n/a
Auction Set Up and Runners	5	n/a	n/a
Auction Set Up and Runners	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

GVCF is seeking your talents and passions to help lead the direction of the foundation for the long term. Your volunteer involvement level is up to you and how you want to and are driven to invest your time and talent in this community. Persons seeking Board position must be prepared to serve a minimum of 2 years per term. Want to learn more, contact us and we're happy to set up some time to chat!

Opportunity Details

- Facebook ( Business Page creation, Posting, Running Events, Running Contests & Sweepstakes, Vote Contests, Geo Target Ads, Reviews )
- Twitter Account and #hashtag tweeting other valuable information.
- Pinterest Account creation Boards with Listing information and images posting.
- Craigslist Daily/Weekly Advertisement
- Linkedin ( Account creation, Profile information & images. )
- Website/Blog ( wordpress ) set up linked to Social Media Profiles
- Youtube Videos
-Email Marketing Campaigns
- Keep up to date on latest Social Media Marketing strategies and add them to your Listing Campaigns
-Strong love for animals
-LGBT and/or LGBT friendly
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Qualifications include and not limited to:

-Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college/university or graduate
student pursuing an advanced degree in business or non-profit sector

-Demonstrates interest in real estate and business management

-Proficient in standard software packages such as Microsoft Office and Apple

-Demonstrated ability to be a self-starting, client-focused relationship builder

-Strong presentation and organizational skills

-Ability to exhibit and speak high level communication skills

-Must possess a reliable vehicle

-Must be open to working in a collaborative environment and be coach-able for high level performance

-Social media proficiency in all media outlets: Facebook Twitter, Linked-In, etc.

-A flexible schedule is a plus for office, events, and social interactions

-Incentives will be based upon target market connections

-Hours worked will meet the number of hours needed for the internship

-Many tasks will be time sensitive and reliability and accountability are vital

- Interested in photography and design is preferred but not required

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Help us rescue fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be plowed under! Boston Area Gleaners organizes volunteer trips to eastern Massachusetts farms throughout the year, on weekdays and weekends; we then distribute the freshly harvested produce to food pantries serving low-income individuals. Gleaning is a great way to get in touch with the food system, get outdoors, and give back to people in need.

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THE FRUIT TREE PLANTING FOUNDATION (FTPF) IS AN AWARD WINNING INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT dedicated to planting fruit trees to alleviate world hunger, combat climate change, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. Our mission is to strategically donate orchards where the need is greatest and the harvest will best serve communities for generations. One such place is Uganda, a country facing the staggering problems of food insecurity, climate change, and poverty, where children have scarce access to fresh food. Fruit trees offer a sustainable, healthy solution. Families often lack the resources to gain horticultural training and our programs offer both the trees and training to ensure a fruitful future.

SINCE 2014, FTPF HAS HELPED PAVE THE WAY TOWARDS A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR UGANDANS by planting orchards throughout the country, including with households, schools, farmer cooperatives, women’s groups, health clinics, and orphanages. The Prime Minister’s Office supports our efforts, stating that “FTPF has greatly contributed to the effort to promote fruit tree planting that will generate additional food supplies and increase food security … On behalf of the Office of the Prime Minister … we expect and hope that you will expand the scope of your activities in the coming years, so that families can become healthier and more financially secure.” To this end, we are launching a partner nursery that will grow 25,000 fruit trees for use in our 2016 programs.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US by volunteering for a week-long fruit tree planting and safari eco-adventure in April, 2016. Activities include planting trees with schools, orphanages, and communities along with our partner NGO, Africa Partnership on Climate Change Coalition. You will interact with countless families and students along the way, and have a chance to receive training from FTPF staff to advance your own tree planting skills. Afterwards, we will reflect on the experience during a group safari to visit chimps, elephants, and giraffes on the Nile River! To embark on this unforgettable, life-changing experience, apply via the form at the following website: www.ftpf.org/uganda.htm. If selected, a contribution of $1800 secures your spot, including the events listed below, as well as accommodations, local transport, and the safari! Airfare, meals, and all other costs are the volunteer’s responsibility.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

AMRoC Fab Lab is a creative capacity-building space that welcomes volunteers interested in sharing skills in programming, design, machining, prototyping and fabrication, textiles, handcrafts of all kinds from woodworking to metalsmithing , robotics, or mentoring, training or teaching experience, or providing facilities and equipment support and maintenance, please register via the button at left.

Volunteers contributing at least 20 hours a month receive free access to AMRoC Fab Lab workshop and resources.

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Crow River Habitat for Humanity is seeking concerned citizens with a desire to serve our local community. We are hoping to increase the size of our current board by at least three people. Our Board of Directors meets every month. All training will be provided.

Crow River Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Crow River Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Please contact Michele by email at michele@crhfh.org if you are interested in learning more about Habitat for Humanity and how you can help strengthen our community.

This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity.

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Assist in daily activities of producing a high-level, professional tennis tournament July 23, 2016 - July 31, 2016. Assignments include check-in and registration, set-up and tear down of site displays, re-stocking beverage containers, ushering, managing social media opportunities, driving official tournament vehicles to and from the University of KY tennis courts and web site updating.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Management	5	n/a	n/a
Event Management	5	n/a	n/a
Event Management	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Arrive enthusiastically invites you to rural western Kenya to volunteer. Currently, Arrive is offering volunteer placement in Uriri, Migori County, Kenya.

Arrive is dedicated to offering the best worthwhile, genuine, and cost-efficient volunteer experience in the world. The founders of Arrive believe every person is different and has different skills, and that those skills should be used in the volunteer project. Flexibility is essential when determining the best possible volunteer program for each individual volunteer. However, most volunteers can choose a wide variety of volunteer activities that fall under one of the three pillars of volunteer work: Education, Health, and Community Development.
Education

Education is vital to development. Arrive believes that education is critical to achieve progress. Helping in the education system directly puts the volunteer in touch with Kenya’s youth. Education is the only hope for many of these children to live a life not under the poverty line, and therefore is simply a vital part of Arrive’s volunteer programs. Education related volunteer programs include: academic (science, math, and English teaching), sports education, dance education, music education, counseling and so much more. Helping to improve the education system by being in the classroom to encourage and motivate students is invaluable.

Health

Health is vital to survival yet is often forgone because of lack of money or accessible medication. Arrive believes in a proactive approach (where a volunteer can help teach people in the community about health hazards and how to avoid these hazards) and traditional medical help (for example, working in a medical clinic). There are many diseases in East Africa, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, ringworms, tuberculosis, and more. Luckily, most of these diseases can be completely prevented by education about the disease and proactive action, like ensuring mosquito nets for everyone. Other diseases can be cured with medication that costs under $1, but still the diseases go untreated due to lack of money. Even basic knowledge such as correct hair care can eliminate ringworms, and volunteers will help the local people with these issues. Volunteers can also work on clean water projects and other health related improvements.

Community Development

Community development is essential to growth, both economic and social. By adding infrastructure that ensures clean water, for example, will greatly help the people who do not have access to clean water right now. Building homes, making roads, and other projects will enable the small rural communities to begin and sustain the growth they want. Each of these aspects is extremely important in improving the lives of local people and giving them hope and opportunity to progress in life. Volunteers can choose different programs based on what they see – Arrive encourages volunteers to help build the community in many ways.
ho can volunteer?

Anyone who is over the age of 18 can volunteer. You can even volunteer in groups!

Will I need to learn a new language?
Most likely, no. If you are fluent in English, you will be able to communicate with most of the people in Kenya. Most Kenyans, even at a very young age, speak at least three languages: their tribal language, Swahili, and English. Most schools teach in English, and encourage students to speak it daily, because they know it is the most internationally understood language, .

Where will I be placed?
Currently, volunteers will most likely be placed at the Light Home of Hope in Uriri, Migori County, Kenya. If volunteers prefer a different location, special arrangements can be made.

What are accommodations and food like?
Accommodations have amenities meant to make the volunteer feel at home. Western-style toilets and hot showers are not common throughout western Kenya, but are available to volunteers. Food is a combination of traditional cuisine and basic American style. Meals can be made to a volunteer’s reasonable requests, but are limited by the local constraints. Volunteers stay with host families to fully embrace the culture of the region. These homes provide the volunteer with living conditions that exceed their own day-to-day standards.

Can I travel while I volunteer?

Yes, Arrive encourages travel as part of a worthwhile trip to Africa. Arrive can help organize activities in Nairobi (monkey park, Giraffe Center, and more), day trips (such as to the Lake Victoria), professional multi-day safaris to Maasai Mara, visits and extended trips to Maasai tribes, visits to other volunteer placements around Kenya, and even ascents of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro (Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs must be booked in advance). ARRIVE works closely with Kilimanjaro Nature, a climbing company founded by expert climber Baraka Dalali. You can visit Kilimanjaro Nature at www.KilimanjaroNature.com. Arrive also works with the AME – Authentic Maasai Experience, a company founded Mr. Lenny Ole Amponi. The goal of AME is to show foreigners the true lifestyle of the famous Maasai people by having the guest live with the Maasai and take part in all aspects of the tribe’s culture.

How long do I volunteer for?

The minimum length is one week, and we do not have a maximum lengths. most volunteers stay a minimum of two week.

How will people contact me?
When a volunteer arrives in Kenya, one option is to buy a Safaricom mobile phone. These cost about $20 U.S.D., plus an additional $10 U.S.D. per week for credits. From this phone, you can make calls and receive international calls as well. There are internet cafes in Kisii, but if you bring a laptop you can also buy a Safaricom mobile hotspot adapter and receive internet in Keumbu. However, a laptop is not necessary

What is a volunteer’s typical day?
On a weekday, a volunteer will wake up between 8:00AM and 9:00AM The volunteer will eat breakfast then go to his or her placement (medical clinic, school, etc), where they will work in the morning, take lunch, and continue in the afternoon until 3:00PM or 4:00PM. Upon arriving home, a volunteer may have free time, or the volunteer will need to complete chores such as washing clothes, tending to livestock, cooking, etc. Dinner is taken in late evening and anytime after dinner before bed is free time for the volunteer. Weekends are left up to the volunteer. Some weekends are spent relaxing and traveling while others are spent doing certain chores (retrieving drinking water, visiting the market, etc).

Can I extend my volunteer stay in Kenya?
It is very easy for volunteers to extend their stay if they wish. All arrangements can be done in Kenya. Volunteers will pay the same weekly cost, but volunteers will be responsible for changing their flights and extending travel insurance.

What if I don’t like my volunteer program?
The management of Arrive in Kenya will determine the most opportune volunteer placement for each individual volunteer by two factors: 1) what type of volunteer work the person plans to do, and 2) the personality of the person. If you do not like your placement, it is always possible to switch.

How much spending money will I need?
Volunteers will spend an average of $20 per week, but may want to bring more money in case they want to travel, purchase goods like a phone a souvenirs, occasionally eat out, or engage in other activities not included by Arrive.

Will I be working with other volunteers?
If other volunteers sign up with Arrive for the same time you do, then you are able to work with other volunteers. However, if you wish to work with just the native people of Kenya, that can also be arranged.

Are there volunteer group discounts?

Yes! If you come as a group of three or four volunteers, each volunteer gets a $15.00 (6.7%) discount on his or her weekly volunteer fee. If you come as a group of five or more volunteers, each volunteer gets a $25 (11%) discount on his or her weekly volunteer fee. Plus, you will pay less (per person) for extra safaris, travel, and other activities!

What about travel insurance, flights, vaccinations and visas?
Arrive in Kenya has experience when dealing with travel insurance, flight options, pre-trip vaccinations, and visas. Being there every step of the way to help each individual volunteer is included in the volunteer cost when you book a volunteer program with Arrive. When a volunteer commits to volunteering, a detailed checklist and instruction packet will be sent to him/her. Arrive requires that volunteers purchase travel insurance before their trip. Volunteers are responsible for arranging flights. Volunteers are responsible for receiving the proper vaccinations before their trip begins (volunteers will receive a list of needed vaccinations upon registration). Visas are available in advance or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (for a surcharge of $10 USD), and are usually valid for a 3 month stay in Kenya.

How much does volunteering cost, and what exactly am I paying for?
Many volunteer organizations charge people a tremendous amount of money to volunteer. Some organizations charge up to $3,000 (U.S.D) per week! We at Arrive vow to keep our volunteer fees as low as possible. What’s more, the money volunteers pay either gets put back into the local community (for example, using the money to buy food for the volunteer to eat) or is used to support Arrive in Kenya and their volunteer programs. Arrive vows to keep the volunteer fee as low as possible because the founders realize the sacrifice volunteers make and the amazing impact they produce in Kenya. Of course, there are costs involved, but volunteers should know that most money they pay goes toward providing necessities while the volunteer is in Kenya, helping local people in need, and securing the future and continued success of Arrive. Volunteers must pay $225 per week. This includes:

Volunteer projects – flexible programs fit to you!
Homestay-with beds, mattresses, a western-style toilet, and hot shower
Food – most volunteers take an active role in helping to prepare meals, and ARRIVE promises there will be more than enough food
24/7 support
This does NOT include:

Travel insurance
Flights
Pre-trip vaccinations
Extras like safaris or outreaches

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

Office environment, tasks range from data input, making phone calls, campaign mail & postcards, filing/organizing, etc.
Potential for creative writing and interview opportunities.
Potential for friendly and outgoing volunteers to volunteer at events.
Would like for 1 - 2 volunteer to come in once or twice a month for a couple of hours.