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2 people are interested
Eat Out for Ada Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: The Ada Jenkins Center
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2 people are interested
Position Summary:
Seeking outgoing individuals to assist in coordinating our Annual Eat Our for Ada fundraiser on Thursday, May 31 st. Restaurants across Cornelius, Huntersville and Mooresville provide a portion (usually 10%) of the full day or evening sales to the Ada Jenkins Center.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Contact restaurant managers/owners to discuss participating in event (in-person or via phone)
- You will work from a list of all restaurants who previously participated
- Track which restaurants are participating, the percentage they’re donating, time frame and any other applicable details.
- Work with Ada staff to distribute table tents and/or fliers to the restaurants the day before the event.
- Work with Ada staff to follow up with restaurants after event to collect donations
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of the Ada Jenkins Center
Requirements:
- Must be 18yrs old
Time Commitment:
- Role begins March and goes through May and can be done around your schedule 2-4 hours per week.
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
December 22, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Event Management
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible around your schedule. March-May 2-4hrs/wk