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8 people are interested
Graphic Design for Social Justice Nonprofit
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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8 people are interested
BOSS is an award-winning nonprofit that is dedicated to fighting mass homelessness, mass incarceration and community violence. Be part of the movement for social justice by sharing your GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS!
BOSS operates housing and service programs across Alameda County that serve over 4,000 families and individuals each year. BOSS takes pictures and writes up program and individual stories about the people served at our County-wide programs and at community events - we need help to craft these into usable social media posts, flyers, and other print or digital content. Share your creative skills to make a huge difference in promoting BOSS's work changing lives!
CRITERIA:
Graphic design skills (Adobe InDesign preferred), reliable, organized, attention to detail, creative team player. Preference for people who are non-judgmental, respect confidentiality, and easygoing in a busy environment.
DAYS/TIMES:
Schedule is flexible and most of the work can be done remotely, but we will need you to visit programs and attend events occasionally/as possible!
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2021
SKILLS
- Graphic Design / Print
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5-10 hours a week - flexible!