Black Sheep Pride 2019
ORGANIZATION: THE KNIGHTS & ORCHIDS SOCIETY INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
Our team coordinator structure is designed to assist Black Sheep Pride in bringing new voices, talents, and skills into the organization and the important work we do for our community. Our volunteers are among the best hard-working and committed volunteers in the world! Before any community member takes on a leadership role, we want you to be aware of the work and time you’ll be expected to volunteer with the organization. The descriptions of our team coordinator roles and this application and interview process will help you make the best decision on where your time and talent can best be used. Be sure you have completely reviewed the description and time commitment expectations of the role for which you are applying. They are available at www.tkosociety.com/Pride. Have questions? Feel free to email Jennine Bell and jbell@tkosociety.com.
To become a volunteer lead coordinator please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14x_RJBaKsnWR3ZfxHDvvjI3KOtBCZKsed6CdkqQ4VZk/edit.
Pride is a movement to celebrate all the trans and queer people of color who have paved the way for our generation to be visible and to celebrate their identity in the face of our administration which would rather shame us than recognize us as human beings. In the heart of the bible belt, Historic Selma, Alabama we recognized that LGBT rights are the second leg of the civil rights movement. Black Sheeps are born to stand out. We are the change we want to see in our community and the support our future queer community needs to see.
TKO relies on volunteers to produce a successful festival. Pride depends on the community’s participation to happen and we could use your help. Won’t you be a part of history? Volunteer to help us make Black Sheep Pride 2018 an event to remember! Below, you will find those positions, descriptions, expectations and other information listed.
Please note: If you are under the age of 18 during the Pride weekend, there is a different process for your registration. For more information email Pride Director jbelll@tkosociety.com
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEAD COORDINATORS
* Sign and return volunteer commitment form and code of conduct/ethics acknowledgment form, as well as any other on-boarding documents and forms
* Regularly communicate with staff, board members, and other team members and volunteers through Charlotte Pride-provided email addresses
* Attend at least 8 of the 10 planned meetings held monthly December-April
* Complete monthly report form to update organization on progress and provide record-keeping of activities for future planning and organizational development; team reports are due one week prior to each monthly meetings
* Attend or volunteer at 2 TKO events throughout the year, not including the pride activities, TKO community outreach events/nights.
* Be present at Black Sheep Pride festivities from Friday through Sunday to complete individual duties or act as an accessory to teams with additional work.
Each volunteer is asked to devote to:
* 1 Monthly Meeting with Team Leaders
* 1 Monthly Meeting with Volunteer Team
* 4-5 hours/week working on assigned tasks or with staff
* Increased availability to 7 - 8 hours/week during pride events
* Full availability Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5th
If you can't make this commitment, do not stress! We could use your help at one of our events or at our center. Please email our Center Director Jennine Bell at orchids.tko@gmail.com
Note: LGBTQ Allies are asked to take a Cultural Competency Training.
More opportunities with THE KNIGHTS & ORCHIDS SOCIETY INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About THE KNIGHTS & ORCHIDS SOCIETY INC
Location:
108 Broad Street, SELMA, AL 36701, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life within the LGBTQ+ community by creating safe spaces that empower, educate, and unite queer people of color in rural areas, while enhancing educational and economic opportunities to support and acknowledge positive role models.
Description
The Knights & Orchids Society (TKO) is a southern centered grassroots startup founded and led by black, queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people supporting gender justice and LGBTQ visibility.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
108 Broad streetSelma, AL 36701
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Stage Management
- Event Planning / Management
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- see above
- Although we do not require a drivers license we do need indivuals that are mobile and/or can drive.