Gain Hands-On Event Planning Experience!
ORGANIZATION: Community Thread
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Gain hands-on nonprofit event coordination experience! As an Event Support Volunteer, you can work with Volunteer Center staff to develop event-related materials and provide operations support for Rake a Difference Day and Holiday Hope. You will help local seniors and families receive services they need.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with volunteer recruitment and coordination for Rake a Difference Day and Holiday Hope
- Help develop program materials for Holiday Hope
- Support the client intake process for Holiday Hope
- Help with administrative tasks including data entry and program evaluation
- Other event planning responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational ability and planning skills
- Demonstrated community engagement skills
- Experience working with volunteers a plus
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications, especially Microsoft Excel
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with good judgment
- Team-oriented work style and effective interpersonal skills
- Willingness to ask questions and receive feedback
- Must be age 18 or older
Time Commitment:
- 3-6 hours/week; 10 week minimum commitment
- Flexible hours between 9 am-4 pm; Monday-Friday (some evenings and weekends may be required)
- Availability for some weekday evenings during November and early December desired
Volunteers must complete an application; we check references and complete a background check. A short orientation is also required. Contact us today to learn more about the application process!
More opportunities with Community Thread
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Thread
Location:
2300 West Orleans St., Stillwater, MN 55082, US
Mission Statement
Community Thread leverages resources and volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults & their families in our local community. Through direct and indirect services we impact issues of poverty, volunteer management, and senior involvement and isolation. We sustain volunteerism by connecting people and enriching lives. Our vision is a community where all people are engaged, enriched and connected.
Description
Community Thread weaves through the community in a variety of ways.
Our programs/services include:
- Connecting community members through service and providing resources in the field of volunteer management through our regional Volunteer Center
- Engaging seniors through our Stillwater and Bayport Senior Centers
- Providing rides to medical appointments through our Transportation Program
- Assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes through our Chore Services Program
- Providing support during the holidays for families, individuals with disabilities and seniors in our community through our Holiday Hope Program
- We also host a number of community-wide volunteer initiatives including Rake-A-Difference Day and Spring Into Service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Community Thread2300 West Orleans St.Stillwater, MN 55082
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Administrative Support
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-6 hours/week; 10 week minimum commitment