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From TRASH to TREASURE – Use your imagination and creativity to make a toy(s) using items typically considered as trash such as paper, plastics, bottle tops, cardboard, and left over string.In so many communities where ChildFund works, money and resources are tight. Some children and families struggle with having basic needs met. Food, shelter, school uniforms and other necessities are a priority, leaving little for wants. This activity encourages using limited materials, to create a toy and helps us better understand what play is like for many children in our programs.
For groups of 10 people and larger: Join a virtual Lunch & Learn, hear from a ChildFund representative about our programs, and make a toy together.
This activity is great for children and families, work teams, friends, schools, youth and civic groups.
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Florin Square in conjunction with Farmers & Merchant Bank will host the Small Business Success Summit on 08/28/2021 from 10 -5pm to empower, uplift, and educate small business owners. Join us in as we provide a Women in Business panel, Financial workshops, Kids in business activities, and more.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| Registration/General Help | 3 | n/a | n/a |
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The Life Changes Annual Gala is hosted by the Elks Lodge of Reno. It offers an auction preview reception, both a silent and live auction, delicious menu, a formal dinner and most fun and opportunity to arrest your community leaders! These scoundrels are arrested for a variety of "crimes" such as "bootleggin' and cohortin' with unsavory characters! This event supports our fund development campaign for the Recovery Ranch.Sign up! Help us out! Come sit on the committee or be of service by helping to find auction items and working the door at the October 26th event!
Volunteers will experience a formal event complete with a meal prepared by the renowned Silver Legacy chefs. An opportunity to be a part of creating change for good right here in our community. Volunteers will assist with the auction, registration table and ensure all guests are provided with a memorable experience!
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 4 | n/a | n/a |
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The goal is to assist entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that support cleantech, maritime or ocean sustainability. The results will be innovations for the environment and new technologies which can result in health and community improvements as well as potential jobs with startup innovative businesses.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
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| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Black Joy Festival will be held on Saturday, August 28th from 10 am- 2pm at Blue Jacket Park. It is an opportunity for the community to come together to center joy and celebrate joy with each other. After more than a year of dealing with both pandemics (COVID-19 and racism), we will gather at the park to enjoy music, art, food, and vendors to help curate joy as a community.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 25 | n/a | n/a |
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The reSET Mentor Network provides an opportunity to use your professional skills, creativity, and unique life perspectives to advise and develop impact-driven startups. Becoming a reSET Mentor sharpens your critical thinking skills, helps you further develop your professional network, contributes to the economic revitalization of CT, while helping local entrepreneurs who are just starting out on their journey.Interested volunteers will be asked to fill out a professional network registration form detailing your skills, interests and availability. Eligible mentors will also be expected to attend a 30 minute orientation with a reSET staff-member prior to their first match.
This is a volunteer opportunity where you can choose your own level of involvement. Your commitment can be as LITTLE as simply getting an email from reSET when an entrepreneur encounters a challenge that aligns with your expertise; or as BIG as potentially hosting office hours at reSET a few times a month where entrepreneurs schedule blocks of time to meet with you.
If you’re an experienced entrepreneur, business professional (corporate executive/employee), vertical expert (lawyer, accountant, etc.), or investor, and have a passion for new and exciting ideas and the ability to collaborate effectively we want you! Join the reSET Mentor Network today and start meeting and learning from other business professionals working to make a difference.
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OVERVIEWComposition:The Black Connect Advisory Board is composed of business leaders and professionals with expertise in areas important to the growth of Black Connect. Advisors are selected based on having advanced and relevant knowledge and experience, world-class networks, and reputations that help build the image and foundation of much greater future success.
Mission: The Black Connect Advisory Board provides strategic guidance to the executive/management team of Black Connect on the continuous development and improvement of the organization.
Objectives: The Advisory Board provides guidance on planning, fundraising, operations, program development, and marketing that helps:
Enhance visibility of the organization within the United States
Assist in recruitment and financial sustainability
Ensure success of marketing and growth initiatives
Please complete the application located at https://www.cognitoforms.com/BlackConnect1/AdvisoryBoardApplication
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We are looking for professionals to serve in our Business & Entrepreneur Assessment (BEA) Program.Please enroll as a mentor at https://form.jotform.com/92877953767178
About the BEA
Launching or growing a business can be complicated and overwhelming.The many factors involved - money, team, technology, marketing, legal, accounting - cause many people who want to be entrepreneurs and business owners to forego the opportunity to invest in their own talents, skills, and ideas.Even worse, some people count themselves out before fully exploring or understanding their options.
Black Connect’s Business & Entrepreneur Assessment (BEA) Program helps individuals who aspire to launch or grow a business venture, but need a roadmap to achieving their goals.This assessment program can help members to not only understand their strengths and capabilities, but can also provide useful guidance for creating a business plan and finding additional resources.The BEA program is the first component of Black Connect’s developing business incubator.
Objectives
The BEA helps participants answer fundamental questions such as:
1. Is entrepreneurship and business ownership right for me?
2. What type of business is best suited for me?
3. What roles do I need to fill for my business idea to succeed?
4. Should I form a corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship?
5. How should I market my business?
6. What expenses should I expect in launching my business?
7. How do I develop a prototype?
8. How can I acquire more customers?
9. Which technology is best for my business?
10. How can I strengthen my business plan?
Features and Benefits for Business Mentors ("Mentors")
Mentors do not have to be business owners. Only experience in a business-related area is needed - sales, marketing, product development, insurance, accounting, law, banking, etc. We also need mental health professionals (therapists, counselors) who can help members cope with the stress of owning a business.
Mentors serve in a voluntary capacity.
Mentors play an integral part of helping Black Connect fulfill its mission of launching and growing Black-owned businesses.
Mentors may be designated moderators of the Black Connect Business Forum on Blackconnect.com.
100% remote with flexible scheduling and minimum time commitment.
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The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity (CCYP) is a national, non-profit, cross-sector collaboration of community and corporate leaders, driving coordination and boosting the infrastructure that supports the youth workforce development ecosystem. We facilitate youth integration into the labour market and support Canada’s evolving sectors, the coordination of an effective, sector-informed and accessible system of resources to support partners and implementing programming to support the youth workforce. CCYP is funded by the Government of Canada's Employment and Social Development Canada, Youth Employment Skills Strategy.Our purpose is to spearhead the design and advancement of an equitable workforce development ecosystem that helps young people thrive, grow, contribute and prosper.
Are you an individual who is passionate about the evolution of Youth and their career development? If so, we are looking for you! The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity is seeking dedicated mentors for an enthusiastic, motivated group of youth.
What you'll do:
Provide insight into your industry and Canadian workplace culture for youth 18-29 years old
Act as a coach by listening, motivating and assisting youth with dimensions inclusive of their job search/current employment navigation, networking and interpersonal skills
Share information about professional licensing, best practices and educational requirements to assist in the exploration of career paths
How and when you connect with your mentee will be flexible based on what works for you both as pandemic guidelines change
What we're looking for:
A commitment of up to 18 hours over a 6-month period
At least 2 years full-time work experience in your profession and in Canadian workplace culture
Good communication and listening skills, patience, empathy and openness to new cultures
Access to a computer to connect with your mentee online via email and online video platforms
Mentors are needed from backgrounds including UX/UI Design and Research, Social Work, Urban Planning, Mental Health and Community Outreach
