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5 people are interested
Atlanta, GA: Community Outreach Volunteer, Leadership Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: RESULTS
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5 people are interested
Who YOU are:
A passionate member of your community, committed to social justice, perhaps looking for an entry point into an advocacy/organizing career. This is a volunteer position.
Who WE are:
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Our staff is based in Washington D.C. and we have community chapters across the United States. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/m2X674DjySU
Goal of position:
- Build your own advocacy and organizing skills
- Launch a RESULTS Chapter in your community
Tasks/responsibilities:
- Networking and organizing in your own community
- Building relationships with and providing support to new advocates
- Planning and executing advocacy events
- Convening and facilitating of community meetings
Commitments:
- Minimum 3 month commitment to start at 5 hours a week (approximately)
- Monthly webinars
- Bi-weekly 1:1 support with RESULTS staff
Benefits:
- Gain skills in policy, communication, and organizing for advocacy
- Mentoring and support in job search, resume writing, interviewing
- Networking opportunities
- Potential for growth within organization
Requirements:
- No educational or work experience requirements
- Strong commitment to social justice, interest in issues of poverty in America
- Minimum age of 18
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About RESULTS
Location:
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Volunteers receive training, support, and inspiration to become skilled advocates. In time, volunteers learn to effectively advise policy makers, guiding them towards decisions that improve access to education, health, and economic opportunity. With every hour of their time, volunteers multiply their impact through the enormous power of advocacy -- whether it’s helping change policy to support millions of families putting food on the table or helping raise billions of dollars for the world’s most vulnerable children. Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of staff, RESULTS advocates realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices to change the world.
Description
For over 40 years, RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund have been shining light on critical, effective solutions to poverty. By combining the powerful voices of civic advocates with research and oversight of U.S. anti-poverty efforts at home and abroad, RESULTS has been changing government priorities and people’s lives.
"I saw RESULTS on VolunteerMatch, but I wasn’t sure what advocacy was. Before that, I wasn’t really aware of the way different government policies impacted me. But RESULTS gave me a whole new perspective. I learned that if you want change, first you need to see what members of Congress are doing and build connections." - Yaseer Khanani
"I became an advocate because I wanted to be more involved in an organization that strives to make positive change. I really appreciate how genuine and dedicated everyone is to the RESULTS mission." - Sunjay Menon
"At RESULTS, we advocate for the issues that are close to my heart, like global health, education, and poverty eradication. I get to talk about issues that I witness throughout my professional and personal life. I can effect change by raising my voice." - Shabina Hussein
www.results.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBDAtlanta, GA 30322
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
- Group Facilitation
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 3 month commitment to start at 5hrs/wk
- Bi-weekly 1:1 support with RESULTS staff