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15 people are interested
Community Engagement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Bridges To Independence
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15 people are interested
Bridges is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative person who is interested in making a difference in the community! The schedule is flexible, but we would like a volunteer who can commit to a regular ongoing weekly commitment. We prefer someone who can be in the office with us for at least 3 hours a week between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Mon-Thurs.
You'll gain experience in community outreach and communications, while learning the ins and outs of nonprofit management. Tasks will vary depending on your skills and interests, but could include representing Bridges at events, helping to identify and establish relationships with new partners in the community, keeping our website and social media updated, communicating with potential volunteers and more.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. Experience with Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus.
We look forward to you joining our team!
More opportunities with Bridges To Independence
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Bridges To Independence
Location:
3103 9th Road North, Arlington, VA 22201, US
Mission Statement
Bridges to Independence leads individuals and families out of homelessness and into stable, independent futures. We offer a continuum of aid and support for all family members, helping them attain financial security and move forward into self-sufficiency. A private, nonprofit organization, Bridges has been working with and for families experiencing homelessness since 1985, when we were founded as the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless.
Description
In a nutshell, "what we do" is build bridges to independence for homeless families and families at risk of becoming homeless. Our bridges - our services - strengthen these families and provide them with the stability, skills, knowledge, and community networks to become self-sufficient. We offer supports for every family member - adults and children alike. Our short-term goal is to help individual clients right now. Long-term, we aim to break the inter-generational cycle of poverty by preparing today’s struggling kids to be tomorrow’s successful adults. From housing to financial literacy, from tutoring to youth development, from life skills to career counseling, we tailor a continuum of services. Some activities are required, some are optional, and some are just plain fun.
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WHERE
3103 9th Road NorthArlington, VA 22201
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 3 hours/week, during the day M-Th