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10 people are interested
Chicago Board Member for Nutrition Education Nonprofit (Volunteer)
ORGANIZATION: Common Threads
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10 people are interested
Common Threads Mission
Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, so we promote diversity in our lessons and recipes, encouraging our participants to celebrate the world around them.
Common Threads’ Chicago Board
We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic applicants to our Chicago Board to Volunteer to support Common Threads via event-based fundraising and the creation of awareness to support the organization’s mission of providing cooking and nutrition education in under-resourced communities.
Board members’ responsibilities include quarterly participation in Chicago Board and committee meetings, fundraising, community support, promoting the mission of Common Threads and recruiting future Chicago Board members, donors and champions. Board members agree to make a $500 annual financial contribution to the organization and recruit $500 in donations from their network.
Additional information is available at www.commonthreads.org/careersPlease express your interest no later than Oct. 1, 2021.
Questions? Email Jordan Fickess, jfickess@commonthreads.org.
More opportunities with Common Threads
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Common Threads
Location:
PO Box 163930, Austin, TX 78716, US
Mission Statement
Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition so we promote diversity in our lessons and recipes, encouraging our participants to celebrate the world around them.
Description
Common Threads was established in Chicago in 2003 and has now grown to a national nonprofit that teaches children, parents and educators about cooking and nutrition education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
222 W Merchandise Mart PlazaSuite 1212Chicago, IL 60654
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2021
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Board members should plan to attend quarterly meetings and support special initiatives (i.e., fundraisers and events)
- See our listing at www.commonthreads.org/careers for details