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Family friendly fun 5K & Fun Run to raise critical funds for speech-language and hearing service for those in need. Join us in supporting @cltspeechhear during their Communication Counts 5k! This event raises funds for their critical speech-language and hearing healthcare programs, that provide services to individuals in our community regardless of income. Volunteers are needed for Saturday, March 28th from 7 - 11 am to assist with the race.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a

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The Connecticut Alzheimer's Association recognizes caregivers, honors loved ones lost, and provides support to families and individuals who are facing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease. As a Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee Member, you can assist with planning the event on one of many levels. You might be involved in overall event planning, or you can assist with retention, marketing and communications, sponsorship, or fundraising!

*New members are welcome to join any time throughout the year. Committee meetings are held approximately once a month January - December. Subcommittees may meet separately as needed.


About Us:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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PARTI is recruiting business professionals and executives to support youth who need socio-emotional support, leadership opportunities and connects to caring adults.

Governing Board - Group of Professionals who support the organization to remain compliant with state and federal regulatory practices. The Governing Board holds voting rights within the organization and fundraising commitment.

New - Advisory Board - Serves as working board for the organization to assist to day to needs of the organization in order to engage our key stakeholders. Advisory board members will be engaged in supporting the organization with:

Creating Strategic Partnerships
Fundraising and marketing
Recruiting New Board Members and Supporting Donor Engagement

It is important to know that youth also help support the organization with:

Action planning
Fundraising
Identifying needs, target population/demographics and deliverables for the organization to support.

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Most individuals facing eviction are not represented at their eviction hearing, which often results in unfair outcomes. That is why SALSA’s Housing and Homelessness Program is at Justice of the Peace Court 1 every Tuesday and Thursday to assist tenants who have received an eviction judgment understand their rights and obligations moving forward, including their right to appeal the eviction judgment and the appeal process.

Thursdays, 8AM–5PM, explain the appeal process and discuss tenants’ options and community resources that may be available to them.

Training and Resources Provided by SALSA Staff includes but not limited to:

JP1 Eviction Appeal Clinic Training Video
JP1 Eviction Appeal Clinic Power Point
SALSA JP1 Volunteer Guide
Example Eviction Judgment + Calendar
JP Court Appeal Packet
TYLA Tenants Rights Handbook

ASSISTING TENANTS WITH OTHER RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ISSUES
Tenants face a wide variety of issues that cause them financial strain and threaten their ability to life safely and securely in their home. Volunteer attorneys can assist clients on a variety of topics including obtaining security deposits withheld by landlords after move-out, challenging illegal late fees, assisting tenants’ with their attempts to require landlords to meet their repair and maintenance obligations, and lease termination.

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A table staffed by knowledgeable representatives of Humane Action Pittsburgh can educate the public about HAP's mission and campaigns, raise awareness of the importance of animal and environmental advocates becoming politically involved, gain new HAP members, build the email list, and increase social media following.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Ensure high public visibility for HAP within the community
- Promote HAP campaigns and advance animal protection by growing HAP membership through education and engagement of new people to the organization.
- Help HAP achieve our common goal of building the Model Humane City.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport literature and tabling supplies. Coordinate the pick-up and drop-off of materials as necessary
- Correspond with event organizers regarding details, such as tables and chairs needed and potential speaking opportunities
- Engage visitors at the HAP table and encourage them to sign up to receive information.
- Send data to supervisor
- If unable to answer a question from the public, obtain the answer from HAP leadership after and follow-up
- Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours
- Attend HAP's monthly leadership meeting and other meetings as needed
- Share and support HAP's mission and core values; adhere to HAP's policies
- Other duties as needed

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training on HAP's core values, mission, and policies, including orientation on campaign missions and statuses.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written
- An outgoing personality and eagerness to meet new people
- Self-motivated
- Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello, or willingness to learn

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED
- Minimum of four events per year, events vary in time but usually 2-4 hours long, may need to travel to pick-up or drop-off supplies. Many events occur on evenings and weekends.
- Monthly one-hour, virtual leadership meetings

LOCATION
- Location varies; typically within the City of Pittsburgh
- Internal HAP meetings are virtual

DRESS CODE
Professional dress required for professional meetings (if any). If attending an informal event on behalf of HAP, we ask the volunteer to purchase a HAP t-shirt for $7.

BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
- Put your excellent people skills to work helping further animal protection issues!
- Know you are key to making a difference in the betterment of animals
- Opportunity to meet new people and network with community members and volunteers
- Be a valued HAP team member
- Build your resume

WHAT CAN VOLUNTEERS EXPECT FROM HAP
- Support of HAP leadership and members
- Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input

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Volunteer to inspect, sort, and repack our donated food in preparation for community distribution.

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Partner with SEEAG to help us celebrate the hands & lands that feed us! This FREE community educational event is a day for grower and AG support organizations to open their doors, teach, and interact with the community they feed. Help us make it possible by giving the greatest gift, your time!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Front Entrance Volunteers	no limit	n/a	n/a

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With a mission to inspire minds through nature and the science, volunteers at the Perot Museum help engage guests with hands-on experiences throughout their visit to the Museum. Engage with guests in the Children's Museum, the BioLab, the ChallENGe Lab, and more, all while helping to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Volunteer Shift #1	20	n/a	n/a
Volunteer Shift #2	20	n/a	n/a

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Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is excited to host the premier Diamonds & Desserts on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Country Club of Peoria, 4700 N Grandview Dr., Peoria, IL. This fun-filled evening will feature a culinary competition with local chefs creating desserts inspired by Girl Scout cookies, music, appetizers, silent auction, and prize wall. A cash bar will be available featuring a specialty cookie cocktail.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Afternoon - 2pm to 5pm	no limit	n/a	n/a
Evening - 5pm to 8pm	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Each year, the Walk with L'Arche serves as our organization's biggest fundraising event and it largely depends on solidarity and support from community members like you. In its 20th year, our event is proudly presented by Vickar Automotive Group and made possible by the generosity of others. We are inspired by our supporters’ generous investments in the work and life of our community throughout the last 19 years of Walk with L’Arche events, and we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider supporting this year’s 20th anniversary event by volunteering.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set-Up Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
Food Station	no limit	n/a	n/a
Walk Marshals	no limit	n/a	n/a
Clean Up Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
First Aid	no limit	n/a	n/a