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27 people are interested
Communications Committee Member
ORGANIZATION: Family & Youth Initiative
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27 people are interested
Join the Communications Committee at Family & Youth Initiative
Family & Youth Initiative (DCFYI) seeks two dedicated volunteers to serve on our Communications Committee. We invite 21 or older individuals who are in the DC metro area with a passion for communication and a desire to contribute to our mission to apply.
Position Details:
- Term: Two-year commitment
- Background: A background in communications is preferred but not required
Key Responsibilities:
- Public Relations: Assist in publicizing the work of DCFYI to the public and media.
- Content Creation: Develop statements, press releases, social media content, and other materials highlighting DCFYI's initiatives, events, and ongoing efforts.
Meeting Commitment: The Communications Committee meets virtually once a month for up to one hour at 5:00 p.m. EST on the first Monday of the month to strategize and plan for upcoming communications needs. A social media Committee working group checks in each Monday at 3 p.m. to support staff on content management and messaging.
Why Volunteer? Serving on one of our board committees provides an excellent opportunity to connect with DCFYI’s leadership while contributing to the growth and visibility of our organization. This committee also serves as a primary pathway for volunteers to become involved in DCFYI’s governance through our Board of Directors.
If you are eager to help amplify the impact of the Family & Youth Initiative, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.
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About Family & Youth Initiative
Location:
853 New Jersey Avenue,SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003, US
Mission Statement
Family & Youth Initiative (DCFYI) creates enriching lifetime relationships for youth at risk of aging out of foster care. We make a difference in the lives of older children by forging pathways to adoption while building bridges between youth and a community of adults willing to open their hearts and homes.
Description
Family & Youth Initiative (DCFYI) helps older children (12 to 21) in foster care find adoptive families and make lifelong connections with caring
DCFYI focuses solely on helping teens at riskof aging out of fostercare find adoptive families and develop lasting relationships with other caring adults. We are unique in that we offer opportunities for adults who are not yet approved to adopt or mentor to meet and get to know teens so that relationships can grow naturally, which is a much more effective way for adults and teens to get to know each other and get comfortable before any formal mentor or adoption match is made.
We are one of very few organizations that create low barrier ways for adults to get to know and help teens in foster care. We encourage creative responses to the needs of individual teens and abilities and availability of interested adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2025
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- two year commitment