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Volunteer Non-Profit Board Member
ORGANIZATION: NEW JERSEY ORATORS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
The New Jersey Orators is a 33-year-old non-profit youth organization that teaches the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, college readiness, and life skills to youth from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for college.
Board members duties include:- attendance at our monthly board meetings and year-end fundraiser.
- providing leadership and guidance to one of the seven committees of the board and to actively participate in committee work.
- playing an active role in identifying financial resources necessary for the New Jersey Orators to achieve its mission.
- expected to leverage personal relationships and connections to help the development committee and staff identify and solicit potential funders.
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About NEW JERSEY ORATORS
Location:
120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to teach the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, college readiness, and life skills to youth nationwide from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance education. The objective is to develop critical thinking skills in our youth and expose students to culturally sensitive literature written by authors and playwright whom they would not normally know about from the curriculum taught in their schools, but the exposure would enrich their educational experience. "An Appreciation for Literature" means African American Literature, Latin American Literature, Caribbean American Literature and Literature of the African Diaspora. "Youth" means ALL youth without discrimination but we are reaching out to low-income "at-risk" youth.
Description
NJO was founded in 1985 by a small group of African- American corporate leaders concerned by the lack of formal language skills of young people interviewing for jobs in central New Jersey companies. Aware that communications skills play a major role in academic and career success, they established the first NJ Orators chapter. We have grown to 20+ chapters statewide, work with over 500 youth annually and receive requests for new chapters every year.
Chapters hold weekly meetings during the school calendar. Competitions are held twice yearly, exposing the orators to a wide range of talented peers and oratorical styles.
Coaching sessions for students are conducted over 31 weeks during the school year and are led by volunteer coaches. Coaches are professionals in teaching, corporate management, and former Orator graduates. Their role includes leading weekly lessons, literature and oratorical selection and competition preparation.
NJ Orators speak with eloquence, knowledge of their subject matter, and comfort in who they are. New Jersey Orators are leaders in school, church, and their communities. New Jersey Orators has been recognized by numerous communities and organizations, as well as the Manhattan Institute, for excellence as a volunteer organization.
NJO is looking for volunteers who can fill critical roles. You’re invited to contribute your time and talent to our growing legacy of success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 Finderne AvenueBridgewater, NJ 08807
DATE POSTED
September 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment for a minimum of 3 years
- We follow the school calendar where programming and board meetings are suspended during summer.