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Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: BUTTERFLY DREAMS, INC - IL
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5 people are interested
Butterfly Dreams is non-profit that provides events and pageants for individuals who are "Differently-abled". Our male and femaile participants ages 4 and up have intellectual disabilities ranging from Down syndrome to low functioning autism.
This position requires someone to recruit and oversee volunteers for our events in Southeast Illinois. Receive their sign up info, place them in appropriate positions, communicate about dates and times of event, run background checks, check them in and supervise at the events.
We have a monthly meeting that will not run longer than 30 mins. Two months before the main event they will be every two weeks and then every week during the month of the event. We ask that you try to attend either in person or by video/phone. The volunteer will be trained by our chair over volunteers, and given an organization email address and t-shirt.
Our events recruit about 30-40 volunteers. All paperwork is digital and we use Google G-Suite for non profits.
We ask that you have a phone with text abilities, a computer and printer, and basic knowledge of working in documents spreadsheets and email.
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About BUTTERFLY DREAMS, INC - IL
Location:
2663 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, US
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for individuals with significant intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to learn life skills and build pride in a nurturing environment.
Description
Butterfly Dreams is a nonprofit organization which will provide an opportunity for girls, women, boys and men with significa nt intellectual disabilities/developmental delays to participate in both an annual pageant and numerous yearly activities promoting the event. Our goal is to give every participant their moment to stand in the spotlight, showcase their abilities and not be defined by their disabilities. Every participant will receive an accolade; a medal of participation for the boys/men, and a trophy and tiara for the girls/women. In short, each participant will be provided that "Miss or Mr. America" moment.
Our vision also involves support from the community. A young man or woman, (known as Pageant Pals) will be assigned for each participant, to escort them through the event. These young ladies and gentlemen will preferably be working towards a career in Special Education, Speech Pathology or related field and come from the local colleges. This provides the students with real world experience, along with the promotion of inclusion and acceptance. Our hope is that our participants and pals will develop a friendship that extends beyond the borders of this day.
Butterfly Dreams is a journey of learning life skills and developing pride in self for all its participants and volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
St Clair CountyBelleville, IL 62221
DATE POSTED
August 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Group Facilitation
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Organization
- Community Outreach
- Google Apps
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hrs per month
- 4 hr rehearsal night, 8-10 hours for day of event, welcome to help with other events in the year