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We are looking for volunteers to support a number of areas during the climb - whether it's at check in, water stops, VIP, or other designated areas. Dress is casual.

How many steps does it take to cure blood cancer?
We won’t know until it happens but volunteering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Big Climb, you can help us get closer!

From Boston to Houston to Seattle, our community is climbing iconic buildings and arenas all over the country to give patients, survivors, and families the support they need at every step of a diagnosis.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Day Support AM	50	n/a	n/a
Event Day Support PM	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We are looking for volunteers to support a number of areas during the climb - whether it's at check in, water stops, VIP, or other designated areas. Dress is casual.

How many steps does it take to cure blood cancer?
We won’t know until it happens but volunteering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Big Climb, you can help us get closer!

From Boston to Houston to Seattle, our community is climbing iconic buildings and arenas all over the country to give patients, survivors, and families the support they need at every step of a diagnosis.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Day Support AM	50	n/a	n/a
Event Day Support PM	50	n/a	n/a

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ABOUT US
Mission:

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.

Mantra:

Stronger Together – Nothing About Us Without Us

Who We Are:

The Federation of Black Canadians is a national advocacy organization that partners with Black communities, organizations, and people in 13 provinces and territories across Canada.


JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a remote position.

Volunteer Position: Board Member

Purpose:
Bring your unique professional, personal, and social lived experience to the team to support the development and oversight of the organization

Actively participate in Board meetings and or subcommittee meetings providing impute on Governance, Business development and Strategy

Provide support in keeping with “Good Governance” of a NFP organization

Provide strategic direction support and stewardship enabling management to run the day to day operations of the organization

Be a positive ambassador of FBC

Aide in the soliciting members, volunteers, donors, partners and sponsors

Lead by example and contribute with an annual gift of minimum $240 to the overall mission, growth, and stability of the corporation

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Time Commitment (approximate)
6-9 meetings of the board per year 2 hours per year (on average)

We ask Board members to sit on at least one of at least one committee with 2-4 meetings per year (on average)

Attendance at main public functions (as reasonably possible)

30 - 40 hours per year

2-year term (renewable)

Activities and Tasks
· Support strategic planning

· Participate in conservation's of risk and or opportunities

· Become ambassadors and supporters of programs, events, and services where applicable

· Open up your networks to support

· Contribute to Board discussions email, chats, or meetings

· Support and participate in donor development and giving

· Comply with legal requirements (i.e. maintaining the books, records and minutes; enacting bylaws; ensuring the proper election of officers; and

appointing an auditor)

· Give careful consideration to all decisions being made by the Board

· Attend Board meetings regularly and in accordance with the attendance requirements

· Declare a conflict of interest where appropriate in compliance with the requirements of relevant legislation

· Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, dedication, virtue and honesty

· Be prepared to fulfill his/her responsibilities in the best interests of the donors, community at large and users of the services and products

· Participate in committees of the Board as required to ensure the proper functioning of the Board’s work;

· Participate constructively and consistently in Board and committee meetings

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Profile:
(Competencies may vary across board members)

Experience in organizational strategic planning

Strong skills in communication, collaboration, media relations and diplomacy

Professional expertise in any of the following areas: finance, program development, fundraising, mentorship, stewardship, communications & marketing , advocacy, politics, the Canadian African Diaspora

A passion for community relations and development

Benefits of being a Board Member:
· Identified as community leader

· Opportunity to have a tremendous impact in the community and across Canada

· Broaden professional networking group

· Provide support and direction within the Afro Caribbean Diaspora

· Provide a public service


Potential Risks to the Volunteer:

· At times Board members may be asked to take on additional tasks or responsibilities

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Graben Foundation Africa-GFA under our primary school project called Graben Junior School - Shima Campus we are looking for volunteers with passion, kindness, love, care and skills to join our teaching team here in Uganda

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Are you passionate about social media and eager to use your skills to create real impact?

At Olive Branch Foundation, we’re working to empower individuals by helping them build cooperatives that provide jobs and sustainable livelihoods. These cooperatives don’t just create employment; they also support entire communities by encouraging and assisting others to start their own initiatives.

To amplify our message and reach a wider audience, we need a social media-savvy volunteer to help us grow our online presence, engage with supporters, and attract new donors and partners through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

How You Can Help:

Manage and create engaging content for our social media platforms.
Develop and implement strategies to increase our follower base and engagement.
Use LinkedIn to connect with potential donors and supporters.
Monitor analytics and optimize content to improve outreach.
Engage with our online community by responding to comments and messages.
Why Your Support Matters:
By growing our social media presence, you’ll help us reach more potential supporters and donors. With their help, we can create new cooperatives that will provide jobs for hundreds of people. These jobs will empower individuals to achieve financial independence and, in turn, support others in starting their own initiatives, creating a cycle of growth and opportunity.

What We Offer You:

The opportunity to make a real impact and support a great cause.
Flexible volunteering hours—we can adjust to your schedule.
A certificate of in-kind donation to acknowledge your contribution.
A meaningful experience that can enhance your portfolio or resume.
This is a flexible and ongoing opportunity, and we’d love to have you contribute a few hours per week—whatever works for you!


Thank you for your support—together, we can empower people and create lasting change.

Opportunity Details

At Olive Branch Foundation, we’re working to empower individuals by helping them build cooperatives that provide jobs and sustainable livelihoods. These cooperatives don’t just create employment; they also support entire communities by encouraging and assisting others to start their own initiatives.

To amplify our message and reach a wider audience, we need a social media-savvy volunteer to help us grow our online presence, engage with supporters, and attract new donors and partners through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

How You Can Help:

Manage and create engaging content for our social media platforms.
Develop and implement strategies to increase our follower base and engagement.
Use LinkedIn to connect with potential donors and supporters.
Monitor analytics and optimize content to improve outreach.
Engage with our online community by responding to comments and messages.
Why Your Support Matters:
By growing our social media presence, you’ll help us reach more potential supporters and donors. With their help, we can create new cooperatives that will provide jobs for hundreds of people. These jobs will empower individuals to achieve financial independence and, in turn, support others in starting their own initiatives, creating a cycle of growth and opportunity.

What We Offer You:

The opportunity to make a real impact and support a great cause.
Flexible volunteering hours—we can adjust to your schedule.
A certificate of in-kind donation to acknowledge your contribution.
A meaningful experience that can enhance your portfolio or resume.
This is a flexible and ongoing opportunity, and we’d love to have you contribute a few hours per week—whatever works for you!

Thank you for your support—together, we can empower people and create lasting change.

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At Olive Branch Foundation, we’re on a mission to empower individuals by helping them build cooperatives that provide jobs and create sustainable livelihoods. These cooperatives don’t just support the people directly involved; they help entire communities thrive by inspiring and assisting others to start their own initiatives.

To make this vision a reality, we need to grow our donor base and mailing list, and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for a volunteer who can help us leverage social media, our website, and especially LinkedIn to connect with potential donors and partners who want to support our cause.

How You Can Help:

Create and manage content that attracts new supporters.
Optimize our LinkedIn presence to engage potential donors and partners.
Develop creative strategies to expand our mailing list.
Use social media to tell our story and inspire more people to get involved.
Track and analyze what works best to improve our outreach.
Why Your Support Matters:
With your help, we can create new cooperatives that will provide jobs for hundreds of people. These jobs will empower individuals to achieve financial independence, and in turn, they’ll help others start their own cooperatives. It’s a ripple effect that can transform entire communities and give people a chance to build a better future.

What We’re Looking For:

Someone with experience (or a strong interest) in social media marketing and outreach.
Creative thinkers who can come up with fresh ideas to grow our network.
Individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
People who can work independently but love collaborating with a team.
What We Offer You:

The chance to play a key role in helping us expand our impact.
Flexible hours – you can volunteer from anywhere, whenever it suits you.
A certificate of in-kind donation to recognize your valuable contribution.
A meaningful experience that can boost your portfolio and career.

This opportunity is flexible and ongoing, and we’d love to have you on board for a few hours a week – whatever works for you!

Thank you for your support – together, we can empower people and create lasting change.

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Vous êtes passionné.e de l’engagement communautaire, organisé.e et doté.e d’excellentes compétences en communication ? Rejoignez notre équipe dynamique à la Fondation de la Maison du Père et aidez-nous à renforcer notre impact !

La Fondation de la Maison du Père (FMdp), créée en 2005, soutient les activités de la Maison du Père (Mdp) et assure leur pérennité. Depuis 55 ans, la Mdp aide les personnes en situation de précarité et d’itinérance avec divers services, comme la prévention, la réinsertion sociale, une RPA ou encore des soins de santé spécialisés.

Tâches et responsabilités :
- Traitement de dons, facturation et reçu fiscaux sur notre base de données
- Mise à jour des fiches des donateurs
- Au besoin, appels aux donateurs (pas de sollicitation)
- Numérisation des dossiers de donateurs majeurs et successions
- Préparation des envois postaux aux donateurs (préparer les étiquettes, vérifier les listes, etc.)
- Vigie et suppression des doublons
- Toute autres tâches connexe

Qualités et expérience recherchées :
- Agilité avec l’informatique
- Expérience avec l’utilisation d’un CRM (Donor Perfect un atout)
- Expérience en service à la clientèle
- Attention au détail, autonomie, aisance relationnelle et discrétion

Avantages :
- Formation et accompagnement à votre arrivée
- Café, dîner et collations offerts
- À 5 minutes de marche de la station métro Berri-UQAM
- Stationnement gratuit
- Une expérience en philanthropie au sein d’une équipe dynamique !

Condition de bénévolat :
- Avoir 18 ans et plus
- Signer une entente de confidentialité et effectuer une vérification des antécédents judiciaires

Rejoignez-nous aujourd’hui et aidez-nous à continuer à faire une réelle différence dans la vie des personnes que nous servons.

Langue(s) que les bénévoles doivent maîtriser
Français et anglais

Compétences recherchées
Administration , Communication , Technologie de l’information , Rédaction , Milieu communautaire , Philanthropie

Durée de l'engagement
3 mois ou plus

Horaire
Une à 2 journées par semaine du lundi au vendredi selon vos disponibilités

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Therapy Animal Care Volunteer

Do you love animals and want to be part of a team that makes a difference?

TimberKnoll's Spirit Cove is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization based in Dandridge, TN. We’ll be moving our headquarters to Hendersonville, NC by the spring/summer of 2025.
We are committed to helping community heroes and children or adults who are battling illness or overcoming trauma with the help of our Newfoundland therapy dogs and Gypsy Vanner horses. These massively breathtaking animals are trained in obedience and are in different stages of therapy registration. These special teams are dedicated to reducing stress, creating joy and helping heal, through their unconditional love, kindness and compassionate spirits. Visiting veterans’ organizations, schools, hospitals, fire and police stations, the Newfies spread hope for those that need it most.
Are you looking to gain experience in the animal care field? We are looking for compassionate and responsible animal care volunteers to join our team. The qualified individual must have a love of dogs, as our team of Newfoundland’s are massive and unique in personality. We need individuals who would be interested in learning from our founders who have over 20 years’ experience in breeding, showing and working dog events including Water Rescue. We are looking for individuals who have their own transportation and can work at least 4 hours a week. We are highly flexible in scheduling.
Major Duties include:
Assist with training activities in obedience, therapy and water rescue work.
Performing a variety of tasks associated with the proper care, feeding and grooming of the Newfoundland’s.
Clean and disinfect dog living area, outdoor habitat by sweeping, washing, raking, and other cleaning methods; remove waste and other material.
Primary Tasks include:
Working under the direction and supervision of Animal Caregiver Leads, the incumbent’s daily tasks will include:

● Monitor the health and welfare of therapy dogs
● Monitor and document training activities, accomplishments and areas of opportunity
● Learn the histories and behaviors of each animal resident
● Attend staff meetings
● Perform other duties as assigned which will support the growth of the organization
Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must have the ability to do the work of an Animal Caregiver without more than normal supervision and be capable of following all safety procedures, animal care protocols. Applicants must have at least six (6) months of experience working with animals. At least 1 year of college education in Animal Science or a related field of study.
To apply please email your resume, contact information to lisaschiller@spiritcove.org

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CAN Behavioral Health is hosting our 2nd annual gala: Unmasking the Stigma of Mental Health on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn of Baytown in support of our general mission to help adolescents and adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues in East Harris County and surrounding communities.

We are seeking volunteers for set up the evening of Friday, February 14, 2025 and on Saturday, February 15, 2025 throughout the day.

On Saturday:
- We will have volunteers setting up from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- During the event we will have various shifts from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm to assist with guest check-in, escorting guests to their tables, assisting with our live & silent auctions, collecting payments, taking pictures of auction winners, and other areas of interest.
- Concluding the event on Saturday evening, we will have volunteers clearing our tables, packing up items to be taken back to CAN's headquarters, loading and unloading vehicles.

Last year, closing out the event took about 2 hours with 8 volunteers.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Gala - Set Up	6	n/a	n/a
Gala - Event [Greeting Guests, Guest Check-In, Silent Auction Support, etc.]	10	n/a	n/a
Gala - Take Down	6	n/a	n/a