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8 people are interested
Special Events
ORGANIZATION: The Ada Jenkins Center
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8 people are interested
Position Summary:
Seeking outgoing individuals to assist in varying capacities with special events and fundraising events hosted by or in support of Ada Jenkins Center.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Serve as liaison on event planning committee
- Locate event sponsorships
- Assist with event set-up & breakdown
- Other miscellaneous tasks
- Examples of events Gala, Dine-Out fundraisers, Golf Outings etc.
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years old
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
- Event planning or marketing experience
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of the Ada Jenkins Center
Time Requirements: Varies
More opportunities with The Ada Jenkins Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Ada Jenkins Center
Location:
PO BOX 1842, 212 Gamble Street, DAVIDSON, NC 28036, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Ada Jenkins Center exists to help people in our community create lasting solutions for health, education, and economic stability.
Description
During the Great Depression, when the number of building permits in the county plummeted, when residents in nearby counties were starving, the African-American community understood the importance of education. When the Davidson Colored School burned to the ground, teacher Ada Jenkins rallied the community to raise funds for a new brick schoolhouse.
The school opened for the 1937-1938 school year. After Jenkins’ death, it was renamed the Ada Jenkins School and served as the educational center for black students until integration in 1966.
From 1967 until the early 1990s, the building served as a daycare, a food co-op, a dance studio, and an after-school program. Recognizing the changing needs of the community, volunteers renovated the building and established The Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center in April of 1994. Ada Jenkins’ daughter and granddaughter attended the celebration.
The Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. Today, we are a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization helping those in poverty break the cycle and gain economic independence. The Center has become a resource hub for North Mecklenburg County and a well-respected model for community centers in the region.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
212 Gamble StreetP.O. Box 1842Davidson, NC 28036
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Relationship Building
- Public Relations
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training