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12 people are interested
Canine Companions Volunteer Chapter Communications Coordinator - Houston, TX Area
ORGANIZATION: Canine Companions- South Central Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas)
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12 people are interested
*Please note - volunteer must be located in Houston or surrounding areas in order to be successful in this position.
Volunteer Chapters are extensions of the regional centers in the communities they serve. As such, they coordinate with and report their activities to regional staff, and their work is supported by an array of resources provided by the organization.
The Gulf Coast Volunteer Chapter recently formed in 2018 and covers the Houston and surrounding gulf coast areas. The chapter leadership team is looking to fill the role of chapter communications coordinator.
Term: One year (with option to continue)
Time Commitment: Five to ten hours per month, depending on chapter activity
OTHER EXPECTATIONS- 75% attendance at leadership meetings (call and/or in person
- Support the activities of the chapter by participating in volunteer activities and attending chapter events.
The Communications Coordinator, under the direction of the regional staff PR Coordinator, will be responsible for managing internal and external communications for the volunteer chapter. Canine Companions chapter volunteers should always keep in mind that any collateral (newsletters, mailings, web pages, etc.) displaying the Canine Companions logo or other identifying characteristics of the organization will be perceived by the general public as official communications of Canine Companions. Accordingly, it’s important for all to be careful with content, and to guard against misinformation that could create a liability for the mission. As with every organization, message consistency and branding is an ongoing effort for Canine Companions. A good deal of study and expertise goes into crafting the most relevant content and delivery channels for Canine Companions-whether messaging on training, fundraising or graduate follow-up.
- Manage chapter website (Luminate CMS). Preferred skills should include HTML, Photoshop, In design
- Design and distribution of newsletters and emails
- Manage social media engagement
- Design and distribution of photo, flyers and brochures.
- Archiving events, photographs, awards, and programs
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About Canine Companions- South Central Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Arkansas)
Location:
7710 Las Colinas Ridge, Irving, TX 75063, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities.
Description
There are approximately 64 million Americans living with a disability. Canine Companions is a national non-profit organization that provides expertly trained service dogs and a lifetime of follow-up services - completely free of charge - to children, adults and veterans with disabilities so they can lead lives with greater independence.
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of service dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media / Blogging
- Website Project Management
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Web Design
- Graphic Design / Print
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- 5-10 hours per month
- Website design, HTML