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73 people are interested
Committee Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: GLSEN Washington State
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73 people are interested
GLSEN has 3 committees you can volunteer for: Student Organizing, Professional Development and Development.
Student Organizing Committee
Purpose: Facilitate program planning, work with youth in their leadership and program planning development and support LGBTQ youth through creative programs.Roles
- Program Planner: Collaborate with LGBTQ youth and community partners to develop programs for LGBTQ youth across Washington State.
- Organizer: Assist with the details of planning multiple programs and provide support to committee chair.
- Jumpstart Program Liaison: The Jumpstart program works directly with K-12 school’s gay-straight alliance clubs. Provide support, assistance, and encouragement of GLSEN programs.
Professional Development and Summit Committee
Purpose: Provide safe space training, resource distribution, and consultations with K-12 teachers, staff administrators, and community partners.
Roles
- Trainer: Facilitate trainings with teachers, staff administrators, and community partners using the safe space kit and GLSEN materials.
- Organizer/Outreach: Assist committee chair with organizing trainings, finding a trainer to facilitate and develop partnerships with schools and communities for future trainings.
Summit: Support students and educators in developing skills to create safe schools through workshops and networking opportunities.
Roles:
- Summit Planner: Assist the Summit organizer board member with the planning, development and coordination of GLSEN WA annual leadership student focus conference summit(s).
Development Committee
Purpose: Raise finances through fundraising, grants, and sponsorships to support GLSEN programming and GLSEN committees.
Roles
- Grant Writing: Grants will be used mostly to support educational summits and professional trainings throughout each year.
- Fund Raising Events: We do several fundraising events each year. We are looking for volunteers interested in developing and implementing successful fundraising events.
- Coroporate Fundraising-we are looking for volunteers with experience in corporate fundraising and development to help us expand this area.
More opportunities with GLSEN Washington State
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About GLSEN Washington State
Location:
1605 12th Ave., Suite 35, Seattle, WA 98122, US
Mission Statement
GLSEN is the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.
Description
At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.
GLSEN Washington State provides training and resources to students, educators and community partners to make Washington schools more inclusive for all students.
GLSEN WA is a volunteer-run organization, meaning every success we have is credited to the dedication of our amazing volunteers. We would not be able to achieve our mission without the passion for equality that underlies the thousands of volunteer hours that are committed each year. It is thanks to their leadership that we are able to do what we do:
Provide resources to any educator or student in the state of Washington who requests one
Connect with students to build leadership opportunities
Provide Professional Development to Educators to make their schools more inclusive
Support districts with creating inclusive policies
Present an annual conference for educators and students to create space for learning, leading, and networking
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1605 12th Avenue Suite 35Seattle, WA 98122
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Adult Education
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per month
- This is NOT a paid position.