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Volunteers from different departments within Colgate will set up display tables to share information about careers in their field during a 1/2 day Career Fair at Plainfield High School. Jobs for America's Graduates NJ (JAG NJ) students will host and lead the event for the district. JAG NJ would like to work with Colgate Palmolive teams to determine departments that would be of interest to young adults, particularly ones that encompass entry-level positions. Volunteers at these stations can gamify the information that they provide to students but should include, at a minimum, information about the career sector, salary ranges, educational requirements, and industry outlook.

Potential departments could include: Customer Development/Sales, Information Technology, Customer Development/Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Logistics,
Analytics, Quality, Research & Development, Marketing, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, Legal, Human Resources, Security, Facilities and Accounting.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	100	n/a	n/a

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Agape Youth & Family Center will host Run4Love, a 5K to raise funds for our after-school program, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. This 5K is an official qualifying event for the 2025 Peachtree Road Race.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Finish Line Cheer Squad/Clean Up Crew	10	n/a	n/a
T-Shirt Pick-Up	4	n/a	n/a
Water Distribution	4	n/a	n/a
Food Distribution	4	n/a	n/a
Bathroom Monitor	2	n/a	n/a
Set-Up Crew	4	n/a	n/a

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Hack the Town is a two-day app-building event hosted by Hack the Hood in partnership with Google Play. Over the course of the event, young coders of color ages 16-25 will work in teams to conceptualize and code creative apps from scratch with guidance from experienced mentors in a supportive environment. The winning team will get the exclusive opportunity to further develop and deploy their app on Google Play!

Hack the Hood is seeking in-person volunteers (Oakland, CA) with technical backgrounds to support youth during our upcoming two-day community code event (August 2 & August 3, 2024). Ideal volunteers will have prior coding experience and familiarity with coding constructs. Exposure to block-coding tools like App Inventor is a plus. Most importantly, you'll bring patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for empowering the next generation of tech creators. By volunteering your technical skills, you'll help inspire learners, nurture their creativity, and open doors to the world of app development.

Volunteer Schedule:

- Pre-Event: 1 Hour Virtual Orientation
- Day 1: Friday, August 2nd from 10 AM to 3:30 PM (PST)
- Day 2: Saturday, August 3rd from 10 AM to 6 PM (PST)

Available Shifts

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

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We are looking for someone to head-up our nonprofit board. We need someone to preside at board meetings and create meeting agendas. This individual would also supervise all of the business affairs of the board and act as the primary contact for Emotion Literacy Advocates.

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About STEM From Dance:
For over a decade, STEM From Dance (SFD) has been committed to empowering girls of color with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM — all through the power of dance. Our mission is rooted in addressing the systemic underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields. Through our innovative programs and steadfast community support, girls cultivate their creativity, fortify their confidence, and leverage technology to pioneer bold innovations.

Our vision is ambitious: to impact the lives of one million girls, guiding them towards thriving careers in STEM. Already on the path to national and global recognition, SFD is at the forefront of integrating dance with STEM education, driving the charge toward greater representation of women of color in STEM. We envision a future where the STEM landscape is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where women of color not only participate but lead and innovate. Built on a foundation of a bold mission, a strategic growth plan, and unwavering core values, STEM From Dance is poised to change the face of STEM. As we embark on this journey, we are seeking dynamic and visionary leaders to serve on our Board of Directors.

Position Overview:
STEM From Dance is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join its Board of
Directors. Board members play a crucial role in providing strategic guidance, oversight, and support to advance the organization's mission and objectives. As a member of the board, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, networks, and resources to drive positive change and empower the next generation of diverse STEM leaders.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to guide STEM
From Dance's growth and impact in alignment with its mission and values.
2. Governance and Oversight: Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities by overseeing the
organization's financial health, legal compliance, and adherence to best practices in
nonprofit governance.
3. Resource Development: Actively participate in fundraising efforts, including donor
cultivation, grant writing, and leveraging personal and professional networks to secure
financial support for the organization.
4. Advocacy and Networking: Serve as ambassadors and advocates for STEM From Dance
within your networks and communities, promoting awareness, engagement, and
collaboration to advance the organization's goals.
5. Programmatic Support: Provide input, feedback, and support on programmatic
initiatives and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and impact of STEM From
Dance's programs.
6. Partnerships and Collaborations: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships,
collaborations, and opportunities for growth and expansion that align with STEM From
Dance's mission and priorities.
7. Board Engagement: Actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and special projects, contributing your insights, expertise, and perspectives to inform
decision-making and drive organizational success.
8. Commitment and Attendance: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the organization's
mission and objectives by attending board meetings, events, and activities regularly and
actively engaging in board discussions and initiatives.
9. Continuous Learning: Stay informed about relevant trends, developments, and best
practices in nonprofit management, governance, and STEM education to enhance board
effectiveness and impact.

Qualifications:
● Passion for STEM education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a commitment to
empowering girls of color in STEM fields.
● Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, corporate entities,
academia, or community initiatives.
● Expertise in areas such as fundraising, financial management, strategic planning,
marketing, advocacy, or program development.
● Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
relationships, influence stakeholders, and work effectively in a team-oriented
environment.
● Integrity, accountability, and a willingness to uphold the highest ethical standards and
values of transparency, equity, and respect.
● Diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise are valued and encouraged.

Time Commitment:
Board members are expected to serve a minimum term of two years and attend quarterly
board meetings, committee meetings, and occasional special events or activities as needed. The estimated time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours per month, including preparation and participation in board-related activities.

Financial Commitment:
In addition to their time and expertise, board members are expected to make a meaningful financial contribution to support STEM From Dance's programs and operations. We believe that each board member's commitment should reflect their personal capacity and dedication to our mission. Therefore, we ask board members to make a personal contribution starting at $5,000 annually. This contribution serves as an expression of your commitment to the organization and its goals. Furthermore, board members are encouraged to leverage their networks and connections to attract additional donations from their contacts. We ask board members to strive for a total fundraising goal of at least $5,000 annually from their network. This collective effort ensures that STEM From Dance has the financial resources needed to continue empowering girls of color in STEM and drive positive change in our communities.

To Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young women and advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM, we invite you to submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining why you are interested in serving on the board of STEM From Dance. Please email your application to [contact email]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team

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Participation as a board member, including attending monthly or bi-monthly meetings, volunteering in school-based events, assisting with fundraising, teacher and student appreciation events, and other activities to support Wayne Township schools and students.

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Spark! (registered as HOUNSLOW EDUCATION BUSINESS CHARITY) is a charity with over 40 years’ experience working in partnership with schools, communities and alongside a large and diverse range of local and national employers.

We support young people’s employability skills, knowledge development, and experience, with high level engagement and partnerships so that they are better prepared to effectively transition into the workplace. We provide:

- High-quality work experience placements and internships.
- Inspiring careers mentoring relationships.
- A diverse range of employability skills development opportunities.
- An online employability and careers platform.
- Supported transitions into employment.

We believe it is possible for every young person to be ready, equipped, motivated and able to enter the world of work, and with youth unemployment rapidly rising, there has never been a more important time for our services.

Volunteer with Spark!:
We are always seeking new collaborations and constantly need volunteers to contribute to our work. There is a range of free activities you can support as a volunteer with Spark!, to help us change lives, including:

- Supporting a west London in-school career and employability activities - Share your expertise at an employability skills workshop, careers fair, speed networking, or mock recruitment activity. (up to 2 hours)

- Hosting students on an industry insight visit - Host an industry insight visit and give young people a behind-the-scenes look at your workplace! Provide a tour, share your expertise, and offer real-world insights. (up to 4 hours)

- Hosting work experience students - If you are based in London and can host a young person for work experience for 5 days, we would be open to a conversation and will support you in developing a rewarding work experince for your company and the young people.

- Partnership employability careers programme - Develop a funded programme where we work closely with your company to inform young people about careers in your organisation, the sector and diversify your talent pool by engaging young people in workshops, insight visits and mentoring. All of which will provide a rewarding company-wide volunteering programme and the demonstration of impact in the community. (over an agreed time period based on the number of young people reach/schools the company would like to reach)

If you're interested and would like to volunteer with Spark! or develop a partnership programme, please email rochellelaurencin@sparkcharity.org.uk

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Devi, the flagship initiative of The Collective Consciousness, is an innovative menstrual health and hygiene program that works towards eliminating period poverty and undoing the taboo, using a curriculum-based ed-tech platform to teach and empower young girls and boys in government schools and orphanages.

We have a set of nine animated videos that are used in our awareness sessions. We are looking for volunteers to support in providing voiceovers in Malayalam. This will allow us to deliver menstrual health awareness sessions in government schools and orphanages in Kerala. Each video is around 2 minutes in length.

What is needed:
1. Volunteers should be fluent in reading and speaking in Malayalam.
2. Personal handphone is sufficient to conduct the recordings, further instructions will be provided to interested volunteers.

Location: This is a virtual opportunity

Duration: Timeline for the project can be mutually discussed and we are flexible to work with volunteers' schedules

Funding required: None

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Impact & goal of Solve Education! Foundation:
Solve Education! Foundation works hard to enable people to empower themselves through education by providing access to interactive, personalized, and accessible learning platforms, namely Ed the Learning Bot, especially for marginalized communities. As of May 2024, Solve Education! Foundation has reached over 750,000 learners around the world with more than 22 million exercises completed.

This volunteering program offers a transformative experience by connecting our learners with native English speakers in monthly workshop, fostering not only language skills but also cross-cultural understanding. This program empowers participants to navigate and succeed in a globalized world by enhancing their English proficiency and confidence through practical, real-world interaction. Participants engage with our learning platform, Ed the Learning Bot, where they can explore various subjects and earn points. Once they accumulate the required points, they register for the session and upload their points for verification, ensuring their commitment to learning. Our goal is to equip learners with the skills and confidence to speak and interact in English, enhancing both their personal and professional growth.

Main tasks:
As a volunteer you will be expected to:
- Facilitate interactive activities and discussions to practice English language skills
- Provide feedback and encouragement to learners to boost their confidence

Time zone:
This activity is set in the following time zone: GMT+7 (Jakarta Time)

Duration and frequency (can be adjusted based on the availability of the volunteer)
- Duration of session: 2 hours
- Frequency: 1 session per month with 5 to 10 volunteers/speakers per workshop
- Length of commitment: Minimum 1 day per workshop for all volunteers/speakers
- Availability: Evergreen; sessions are available year-round

Agenda:
The rough agenda of the activity will be as follows:
- 10 minutes for opening and introduction of the volunteers/speakers
- 5 minutes for distribution into breakout rooms
- 60 minutes for interactive speaking sessions with volunteers/speakers in breakout rooms
- 5 minutes for participants to reconvene in the main room
- 10 minutes for a sharing session for participant feedback and testimonials

Additional info (what to bring/have):
For this activity, you should have:
- A reliable internet connection
- A device with video and audio capabilities (laptop, tablet, or smartphone)
- Prepared notes or presentation materials to support your talk (optional)

We will provide:
- Workshop guidelines and support materials
- A facilitator in each breakout room to assist speakers/volunteers and ensure the session runs smoothly and is engaging
- Technical assistance during the session
- Pre and post session promotion/updates on our social media, such as through Instagram and LinkedIn

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Enterprise for Youth seeks volunteers to conduct mock interviews and informational interviews with youth, ages 14 to 21. These practice interviews are essential components of Enterprise for Youth's job readiness and paid internship program.

Volunteers conduct 1-on-1 mock interviews with two to three youth using a list of prepared questions and an evaluation form, then offer feedback on what went well and what could be improved for next time. Volunteers will then be interviewed by youth about their jobs and career journeys.

Enterprise for Youth has been a leader in youth workforce development in San Francisco since 1969. Providing paid internships and other employment opportunities for under-resourced youth is the core of our work. We serve over 500 young people annually, supporting them during high school and into their post-secondary school lives through job readiness training, paid work experiences in a variety of fields, sector-based skills training opportunities, financial literacy, leadership pathways, and ongoing career development and networking support.

Job Readiness Training includes up to 20 hours of training, in English or Spanish cohorts, covering professional communication skills, teamwork, time management, financial literacy, and interview skills. Youth create résumés and cover letters and practice communication skills in a series of mock interviews with supportive volunteer interviewers. Job readiness training provides youth with practical job preparedness skills, as well as the soft skills critical to workplace success. Youth earn a $125 stipend for completing the training and are eligible for Enterprise paid work experience programs.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Mock and Informational Interviews in Spanish - July 18	5	n/a	n/a
Mock and Informational Interviews in Spanish - July 18	5	n/a	n/a