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6 people are interested
Help us GET OUT THE VOTE!
ORGANIZATION: Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Want to become more civically engaged this year and passionate about encouraging others to as well? Get involved with Waite House Community Center and our voter engagement campaign. We believe change is possible when everyone has an opportunity for civic participation. Through our civic engagement efforts, we are working to provide space to everyone who is willing to take challenges to build a better future.
Objectives include: from July-Nov. 2017, creating a group of people who are eligible to vote; building a relationship with the voting community; promoting a commitment to participate in the local 2017 elections; and finding talents and opportunities to be active within our campaign.
Key Responsibilities
* Visit people door-to-door to help with the voter registration
* Participate/table at civic and cultural events
* Outreach via phone-banking
Qualifications
* Enjoys working with diverse people & personalities
* Good communication skills
* Bilingual applicants (Spanish-English)
* Basic computer skills
Times/Commitment
Preferable commitment now through the end of the local election this November 7th. Times/days are flexible & dependent upon which volunteer area (door-knocking, event-based, phonebanking, etc.) the volunteer chooses to become involved with. Check with the volunteer coordinator for more info.
Benefits
* Develop communication skills
* Make new contacts and friends
* Civic engagement experience with minority groups
* Knowledge of Voter Activation Network
More opportunities with Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
Location:
2323 13th Ave S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Pillsbury United Communities, of which Waite House is a member, is a nonprofit organization working to create choice, change and connection for people from all walks of life. With multiple locations in Minneapolis' inner city neighborhoods - including four neighborhood centers and a professional live theatre - Pillsbury United Communities is positioned to address the complicated issues and concerns faced by the more than 40,000 people who walk through our doors each year.
Description
Waite House has provided community building activities, youth and service programs to the ever-changing Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis since 1969. The dedicated and diverse staff of Waite House have been providing human services and community building activities to this ever-changing community. Facilities at Waite House include a kitchen, computer lab, gymnasium, classrooms and meeting spaces, and a food shelf.
- Our holistic approach acknowledges the diversity of our participants’ cultural backgrounds, languages spoken, and/or life circumstances.
- We value building strong relationships and offering programs that empower and encourage active participation to create positive changes within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2323 11th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible! Days & weekend shifts available.