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9 people are interested
Business Training Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Opening Doors, Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Opportunity Description
Help us to provide business training to refugee owned small businesses. Opening Doors Microenterprise program provides training and technical assistance to small business owners. We are currently seeking volunteers with business experience and/or education to provide classroom training to these aspiring entrepreneurs in the areas of Managing Business Finances, Recordkeeping, and Marketing.
The time commitment would be at least six hours per month over several months.
Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with the FDIC small business training materials.
- Provide classroom style training to women starting home based child care businesses.
Requirements:
- Bilingual in Arabic/Farsi a plus
- Excellent verbal communications skills, including public speaking skills
- Ability to self-start and work independently
- Passion for helping others and making a difference
- Business owner or degree in business, economics, or finance major a plus
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
More opportunities with Opening Doors, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opening Doors, Inc
Location:
1111 Howe Ave. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower refugees, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and underserved Sacramento area residents to achieve self-sufficiency by accessing opportunities to mainstream economic and social systems. We do this by providing safe places, skills development, business loans, and connections to community resources, assisting our clients to build financial and personal assets while maintaining their cultural identity and individual goals.
Description
Various Volunteer and Internship opportunities available at Opening Doors! Please check out our web page or email: volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org
Internships with Opening Doors
A formal work arrangement that is part of an educational or training course where you must gain experience in a particular field.
- The length of the arrangement will be based on your school’s requirements and our organizational needs.
- You will receive skills development opportunities that help you transition from study to work.
- While you are expected to follow professional standards, the work performed is measured by periodic evaluation as required by your affiliated school.
Volunteer positions are less formal and not linked to an educational institution, but still offer opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. "Include Position Title- [Your name]" in the subject line.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2015
SKILLS
- Business Development
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training