- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
Event Planning Committee
ORGANIZATION: International House
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
We are ramping up our event planning initiatives and we need your help! Event committee members work directly with the Executive Assistant and Development Team to ensure the success of the fundraising events and ventures. The Committee assists in the planning, execution, and post-production follow-up of the events. Duties include responsibilities like promoting the events, set-up, and break-down, assisting with participation, identifying potential sponsors and auction donors for the event, and more.
Committee members will be supported by the International House staff and communicated with regularly.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Actively participates in monthly meetings, contributing to the discussion, brainstorming, and sharing
innovative ideas - Help in researching and vetting vendors for event rentals, catering, and decorating
- Plan and execute decorating of the event (directing placement of tables, tents, and other decor items)
- Assists in program planning
- Promote event
- Assist in set up and break down of event (mostly in overseeing the rental company and volunteers to ensure everything is safely packed away and returned)
Time Responsibility:
Meetings are once a month for 1.5-2 hours. Volunteers should prepare for an additional 3-5 hours a month outside of meetings to work on individual assignments.
Requirements:
Reliable
Positive Attitude
Creative
Administrative Abilities
Experience with fundraising events
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About International House
Location:
1817 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, US
Mission Statement
Mission: International House promotes international understanding by serving as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national backgrounds and facilitating professional and cultural exchange programs.
Description
To accomplish its mission, the role International House plays in the community is threefold:
Center for International Diversity
International House is a meeting place where Internationals and Americans can establish and strengthen relationships, and promote cultural awareness by connecting with people who share an interest in language, culture, or ethnicity.
Immigrant Advocacy Program
International House provides legal representation and other resources to guide over 600 low-income internationals through the complexities of U.S. immigration law.
Citizen Diplomacy Programs
International House plays an important role in America's citizen diplomacy efforts by partnering with the U.S. Department of State and United States Agency for International Development to implement two U.S.Government sponsored programs: the International Visitor Leadership Program and Community Connections Program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Event Design & Planning
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours a month