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Do you have experience working in the tech industry - whether as a web developer, software engineer, product manager, designer, entrepreneur, or something else? Do you enjoy sharing your tech skills while giving back to the community?We are looking for a group of diverse, passionate, and engaging guest lecturers to come in during the course of our year-long software engineering cohort at Washington Corrections Center for Women and Monroe Correctional Complex. (July 2017-June 2018)
Our curriculum focuses mainly on full-stack web technologies, but we are open to most technology related topics! As a guest lecturer, you will share your experiences working in the technology field and conduct (along with the class's full-time instructor) two ~3 hour tech related labs/activities with our students.
** Please note that classes are held on a Monday-Friday schedule **
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Use your experience in the tech industry to mentor someone who's been in prison and trying to launch their career!Unloop runs a mentorship program for students in prison who will be releasing soon and are planning for careers and life outside after our one-year coding program, and for formerly incarcerated people who are teaching themselves to code.
Mentor positions are for professional developers who are looking to make a minimum of a 3-month commitment. You will decide on a schedule with your mentee, but will have check-ins in person or by call every other week, and by email regularly. This role will consist of answering questions about the tech industry, helping your mentee develop their portfolio and resume, setting a schedule for continued coding education, and being a stable and supportive presence for someone looking to enter the tech industry after incarceration.
This is an awesome way to volunteer in a one-on-one setting, put your industry experience to use for social good, and have an amazing impact on someone's life!
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Our organization is seeking several board members, in different areas of interest and with various skill-sets:1. A board member who can provide guidance in areas of long-range planning and strategic thinking. We are a multifaceted organization, constantly confronted with new needs and program opportunities. The expertise of a board member experienced in evaluation of options and development of annual and longer-range plans would be very valuable.
2. We are seeking new approaches to obtaining the funds to support our growth. We desire a board member knowledgeable about the “industry of philanthropy.” Primary role will be to provide guidance for the development of annual and long-range fundraising plans, assist in philanthropic requests, and alert the staff to fundraising trends and opportunities.
3. We have grown rapidly during our first fifteen years and anticipate a continuing expansion of activities and programs, as well as land acquisition. A corporate executive or business entrepreneur who has led an organization through the complexity of growth would be a great asset for our future endeavors.
4. We are seeking a board member with expertise in advertising or public relations from a corporation or consulting firm who could provide guidance and assistance in implementation of effective communication strategies.
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With your support, LifeTime Projects helps 30 women, aged from 16 to 60 years old, make their dream come true: to launch their own business. This project aims to bring them the knowledge and skills required to gain their independence.Most of these women have never had the opportunity to finish primary school and therefore work informally (selling fruits on the roadsides, domestic chores etc.…). In order to leave poverty in their past and take their future in hand, they wish to start their own companies.
We are working with the association “Women of Atta” in order to organise and develop business development workshops, as well as a personalised follow-up for each lady’s project.
The goal of the mission: we wish to help these women improve their living conditions and regain their autonomy by setting up their own successful businesses. Thanks to a better income and a new independence, these women will also be able to look after the well-being and education of their daughters, who are also too frequently exposed to forced marriages and premature pregnancies.
Required Skills:
Volunteers taking part in this project should have knowledge in business development, accounting, communication, marketing. You will need to be patient and able to adapt your level of knowledge to that of sometimes illiterate women.
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Come join us as a innovator coach!Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch highlights and propels social innovation in the Puget Sound Region and beyond. Innovators tackling societal challenges are paired with business and community leaders who help them accelerate their impact. Each year, 56 innovators compete in one of five tracks: startup nonprofit, established nonprofit, for-profit, high school, and university.
Throughout the four-month program, innovators hone their ideas and improve their pitches via clinics and coaching from professionals. In the past 6 years, SVP Fast Pitch provided 15,000+ hours of coaching and $1M+ in grants and pro-bono services to 300+ social impact organizations tackling poverty, homelessness, inequity in education, prisoner recidivism, climate change, and other huge challenges.
Coaches help their assigned innovator develop and deliver a 5-minute pitch which inspires listeners to learn more about how they can help the organization pursue its mission and goals. Expertise we look for: general business/startup skills, non-profit/for profit consulting, mission/vision definition, presentation skills. Coaches are assigned to innovators in mid-July, and generally volunteer for 20-40 hours (dependent on how far innovator progresses in program). These hours can be flexible and agreed up on with your innovator directly.
Our program is fueled by our amazing volunteer community and we would love to have you join the team!
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StartUpAfrica (SUA) – based in Wilmington, DE is searching for a volunteer grant writer to assist the SUA team in grant writing and grant acquisition.This is a remote opportunity: almost all work will be done online or over the phone.
StartUpAfrica seeks an experienced professional to serve as a volunteer grant writer. The grant writer will be primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and corporations.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a supportive and direct manner, have strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to address and solve problems as they occur.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and writing grant proposals and persuasively communicating StartUpAfrica' mission and programs to potential funders.
• Conducting excellent research, collecting data, and developing background information for proposals.
• Assembling grant requests for submission, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Adhering to grants calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills
• Successful experience with obtaining US and non-US government grants
• Passion for youth entrepreneurship education/employment
• Proficiency in English a must
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Africa
• Highly developed organizational and planning skills
• Skilled with computer or internet software
• Ability to function as part of a team but also self-directed
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Creative problem-solving skills & strategic thinking skills
• A passion for the mission of StartUpAfrica
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Do you like our project? Then join uns!More than 300 people from different backgrounds and at all ages already got involved on a voluntary basis. We regularly look for people to support us as a
- coach (Germany and abroad)
- project manager
- programmer
- universal talent
- accountant
- mechanical enginees
- jurist
- human recources manager
- idealist
- optician
- organizer
- ophtalmologist
- multiplicator (presentations, trade fairs etc.)
- graphic designer
- business consultant
...and many more!
Requirements
You are delighted with the OneDollarGlasses and want to make a change in the world.
You are free for at least a few hours per week over a longer period of time.
Work experience and professional expertise are useful but no precondition.
For more information please contact us:
E-Mail: info@onedollarglasses.org
Phone: +49 9131–9139431
Or United States:
OneDollarGlasses USA, Inc.
PO Box 600121
Newtonville MA 02460
Phone: +1 (617) 454-4797
Email: mail@onedollarglasses.org
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Take 5! That's all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. 5 visits / 5 hours. You pick the grade, you set the schedule. Volunteers serve as invaluable role models, helping students understand the important role that education plays in their future success. Either one day a week on consecutive weeks, on consecutive days, or all in one day.Getting up in front of a classroom full of students can sound intimidating, but time after time volunteers report back that they were surprised by just how much fun they had! And there’s no comparison to the feeling that you’ve made a genuine impact on the lives of students.
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New low power FM community radio startup, KLBP-LPFM, is seeking volunteers, contractors, or organizations to assist in launching our fundraising campaign. We're also looking for local or other individuals or organizations interested in producing content for the station. We're currently running a 24-7 online stream with local and global music, vintage (1980s) radio theater, some self-help programming and much more. For more information, contact us at 411@klbp.fm.
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ACP is looking for approximately 30 new volunteer Mentors from Coca-Cola to join the 140+ employees who have already participated and made a significant impact on the career transitions of their veteran Protégés.About the volunteer opportunity:
- ACP Mentors are paired with veteran 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, either virtually or in-person, 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 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, Project Management, Operations, or Cyber Security, and will give priority to applicants matching these areas. After the goal of 30 new Mentors is reached, additional Coca-Cola volunteers will be placed on a wait list until additional opportunities become available.
To apply, please visit http://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/mentor-application and enter access code KOACP. After your application is received, ACP will be in touch via email with next steps.