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We are looking for volunteers to help lead an organization that is breaking barriers and innovating to help solve the child care crisis through for-profit/non-profit partnerships.

Experience in resource development and fundraising is a plus. Must be willing and able to dedicate 15 hours a month to resource development & fundraising, plus attend quarterly board meetings (2 hours each).

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Board membership	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Are you Looking to make a big impact? Join us! We are looking for enthusiastic, personable and experienced individuals to join us as Campaign cabinet chair. In this position you can expect to speak to the public ad you garner support for our Annual workplace fundraising Campaign. United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District lead an annual campaign aimed at local poverty reduction by focusing on food security , workforce entry and essential services. The goal of our Campaign is to raise funds to distribute them to various local organizations through grants, scholarships and other financial aids.
Check out our website for more information: https://uwssmalgoma.ca/home

As a campaign cabinet chair, you will be approaching local businesses/professionals and telling them about our organization/ fundraising initiative.
We are inviting local businesses to support our campaign through :
1. Employee pledges
2. Corporate donations
3. Special events to collect funds.
4. In-kind donations

Responsibilities of a Campaign chair:
Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Department in strategizing a plan for your respective division.
Prepare for canvassing through Orientation and Training giving you the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of United Way’s mission, vision and programs we support.
Approach businesses, outlining the ways in which they can contribute to our campaign, and request support for United Way.
Learn to answer questions about the campaign, organization, and any other inquires while canvassing.
Report back to the team about businesses approached, support secured, and other relevant information in monthly meeting.
Duration
Available Days: 1-2 Days
Time: When you are available
Additional Requirements: Have an available phone line and access to email
Orientations will take place on a one-on-one basis to ensure that volunteers are prepared to do outreach! This year, more than ever, the communities we serve need our support. Help us connect with our local community to raise awareness about our mission and make poverty an #UNIGNORABLE issue.
Please provide a resume to revoy@uwssmalgoma.ca and tell us more about your experience in outreach.. We look forward to hearing from you!
We can't wait to reach our goal with you.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	15	n/a	n/a

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Check a Suit. Change a Life.
A single suit has the influence to change lives.
As a Donation Center volunteer, you will have the opportunity to change thousands...one suit at a time We need your help to ensure that our clients receive nothing but the best. As a Donation Center volunteer, you will be assigned to tasks such as donor engagement, quality control, sorting donations, sizing, tagging and finding hidden gems!

We also hand select a curated selection of high quality new and gently used donations to be resold at one of four of our resale Hanger Boutiques and Hanger Outlets throughout Orange County. This not only provides a great service to our community, it also helps us support sustainability efforts by reducing the amount of waste generated from the fast fashion industry. $.83 of every dollar made goes back into our programs!

Can you spot a diamond in the rough? Do you love to organize? Put your skills to the test and help Working Wardrobes make the best first impression on our clients and donors: by checking a suit you can change a life! Help us provide our clients with the gifts of confidence, dignity, and hope.

The Benefits:
Great teambuilding opportunity for groups
Gain experience!
Meet new people

We welcome volunteers Tuesday - Saturday 9am-Noon/Noon-3pm/2:30-4:30pm.
Email Bianca Herrera, Volunteer & Intern Manager at volunteer@workingwardrobes.org to request Volunteer Application form. Volunteers are also asked to adhere to our Health & Safety policy. Once approved, volunteers can sign up for shifts online.

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The need for personal connection is now more important than ever. Please join us during one (or more!) of Trivia with adults and seniors with disabilities in our Adult Day Services program. Our trivia meetings typically last 45 minutes. Our participants always enjoy meeting new friends. Please reach out to schedule a session for your group to join us!

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IU Connect is a platform and website for IntoUniversity students now at university or following other pathways (aged 18+), and it enables them to connect and access support from IntoUniversity, peers and professional volunteers. We welcome professional volunteers onto the platform to e-mentor our students, for example providing information about your career/sector, support developing soft skills, help with CV/applications/interviews, networking top tips and more. Once volunteers are signed up to the platform, they are manually matched with a student with similar interests. Mentoring pairs can talk on the platform, via the chat function, or can communicate through other means such as email, phone call or video call.

Commitment: At least one form of meaningful communication every 2-3 weeks for 2-3 months.

Date: Flexible.

Location: Online, initially on IU Connect and subsequently can be via a platform that best suits the mentoring pair.

Sign up here: https://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=3d3e2v0nq2mqs

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Talbot House Ministries serves three meals a day to anyone who is hungry in Lakeland, FL. Join us to prepare or serve a meal any day, or help us assemble and distribute food pantry boxes to the food insecure twice a week.

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African University Foundation is seeking a knowledgeable, skilled and creative individual to improve our current website. This volunteer will create and add new pages, tabs, and resources to our current website to keep it current. This is a flexible project. Interested individuals with website creation and experience can contact send a note of interest to info@aufoundation.org! Familiarity with WordPress, graphics design and social medial is a plus!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Website Maintenance Volunteer	no limit	n/a	n/a

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THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Ambassador Program was established to assist the African University Foundation in raising funds to achieve its mission. The program provides opportunities for all volunteers who are motivated to help realize African University in Tali, Cameroon through fundraising. Thus, ambassadors play critically important roles in advancing the work of African University Foundation. The Ambassador Program includes individuals who are appointed for a renewable one-year period and who assist the Board of Trustees and professional staff in furthering the mission and fundraising goals of African University Foundation. Depending on vacancy, effective ambassadors may be invited to join African University Foundation Board of Trustees.

Ambassadors form a circle of individuals dedicated to raising funds for their specific African University Foundation program or project. They are motivated by their interest in advancing African University Foundation’s mission and focus their efforts towards raising funds to achieve that end using fundraising vehicles of their choice. While an ambassador may choose to host a special event such as a house party another one may elect to organize or participate in a community event such as a walk, run or soccer tournament.

There are many opportunities for an ambassador to design a fundraising event. African University Foundation professional staff will review your fundraising plan and help advise you to ensure success. Contact the African University Foundation to discuss this opportunity. Once your fundraising initiative is approved, you can proceed with your event.

We are looking for individuals who are committed and passionate about finding new ways of addressing African development in general and education in particular. Please reflect on the Ambassador role before completing the following application.

We will get back to you to discuss this opportunity after you complete and submit the form at the following link if you interested in this opportunity:

http://aufoundation.org/the-ambassador-programs/

You may also contact us by email at info@aufoundation if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Available Shifts

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

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Overview

We are seeking a diverse pool of potential members of the Board of Trustees of the African University Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. African University Foundation is strengthening its Board of Trustees to provide effective leadership to realize the first phase of African University in Tali, Southwest Region, Cameroon. We expect potential board members to have some familiarity with any of the following: governance, fundraising, finance, or communications.

African University Foundation provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to make a difference in realizing phase one of African University and transforming the lives of the students who will be enrolled in the new institution. African University Foundation is a unique platform for donors to accelerate positive change in the African social context.

African University will inspire faculty and students to dream of a new world and find real solutions to real-world problems. It will cultivate leaders as change agents for good in society. African University will produce critical thinkers and problem solvers who can enhance Africa’s capacity to develop relevant solutions to the problems in Africa. The initiative began with a significant land grant by community elders in Tali for the purpose of building the new university. Since then, we have surveyed the land and empowered women through training in microbusiness, health, and micro agriculture. We have also conducted a community health baseline survey and development seminars for the community. We have used local labor and professional services for these efforts. We are currently completing construction on a 12,000 square feet University multipurpose building in Tali. In 2023, we plan to implement a community microfinance program to promote economic and agricultural development in Tali and complete planning for a farm on the African University site.

This has been a fascinating journey, and we are so proud of the progress being made on the ground in Tali.

Volunteer Opportunity

This is a volunteer non-compensatory board member role. Each board member serves a three-year term. We encourage each board member to invite one new board member during each year of service.

African University Foundation is looking for new board members who:
- Are seeking an impactful role in a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
- Are passionate about education and international development.
- have some familiarity with the African context.
- Are interested in strengthening the capacity of the African University Foundation to realize its mission of building an African University in Tali, Cameroon.
- Are a leader in your field and connected to personal and professional networks of individuals with resources.
- Have competence and find satisfaction in outreach, relationship cultivation, fundraising, or communications.

Requirements

Must have:
- Over seven years of professional experience or community leadership.
- Previous experience with fundraising.
- Time to attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings.
- Time to serve on a committee.
- Ability to make an annual financial contrition to African University Foundation.

We are glad that you want to help particularly as a member of the Board of Trustees. We want to assist you to have a good volunteer experience.

Please contact us today to start a conversation about how you can make a difference through membership on the African University Foundation Board of Trustees. We will get back to you to discuss this opportunity after you Send an inquiry or interest email to info@aufoundation.org

For further action:
- Browse these websites: aufoundation.org for African University Foundation and africanu.org for African University

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Board Member	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We are seeking a committed Marketing Director who will lead the charge in identifying growth opportunities and developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive awareness of and engagement in and funding for the BPDC model. Lead strategic marketing initiatives to help the BPDC model scale independently and with local partners. Develop marketing strategies and plans, including key messaging and communication/social media strategy to keep our network of partners, donors, staff, volunteers, and supporters updated and engaged. Create and implement fundraising strategy, generate and maintain donor relationships, and track and analyze funding data using a CRM. Develop an intimate understanding of our landscape, our users, and the financial model to drive strategic and tactical decisions.

The Marketing Director will be a critical addition to this volunteer-led initiative. The position requires marketing, communications, and fundraising experience; strong strategic thinking skills; and a willingness to work closely and collaboratively with our team.

Available Shifts

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