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2 people are interested
Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator - Regina
ORGANIZATION: The Shoebox Project for Women
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2 people are interested
YOUR IMPACT: For those wanting to engage their community in a leadership role! You are the lead Coordinator of the organization’s Shoebox gift drive to support women impacted by homelessness. Our Shoebox gifts are delivered to shelters/agencies and is a small, simple gesture of kindness that has an immediate, positive impact on the woman who receives it. A Shoebox gift is a powerful reminder for a woman that she has not been forgotten and that she remains a valued and respected member of her community.
ROLE DESCRIPTION: You are the lead Coordinator of the organization’s activities in your community in efforts to support women impacted by homelessness. For those seeking a rewarding leadership role! The primary role of a Local Chapter Coordinator is to effectively lead the Shoebox Project goals in your community. By creating a fun and supportive environment you will manage and coordinate the efforts of your community volunteers, donors and stakeholders to ensure a successful Shoebox drive season.
*Our major drives throughout the year are: International Women's Day (March), Mother's Day (May), and our major drive during the holiday season (December). Holding one drive/year is the ask but you can do a combination of any of these or include drive ideas of your own!
Position Responsibilities:
● You are an ambassador of The Shoebox Project in your community -Lead the charge and represent with pride!
● Recruit and manage a team of volunteers to assist in various support roles that have been identified
● Identify and develop a network of shelters and resource centres to support
● Gain local Support. Reach out to your local community to introduce, inform & educate on The Shoebox
Project
● Spread the word on social media
● Organize corporate, community and school Shoebox drives - show us your beautiful Shoeboxes!
● Encourage support from local press and community leaders about your chapter and your drive specifics
● Coordinate inspections, storage, transportation and delivery of boxes from drop-off locations to shelters -
deliver your Shoeboxes and watch the smiles!
More opportunities with The Shoebox Project for Women
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Shoebox Project for Women
Location:
4628 Vernon Blvd #407, Long Island City, NY 11101, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness through in-kind support, education and community participation. Our Vision is to foster equitable communities where all women are seen, valued, and treated with dignity and compassion.
Description
The Shoebox Project for Shelters is a public charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women in communities across Canada:#833095045RR0001, the US: EIN #61-1793315 and Uk: #1182663, who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Each thoughtfully created and decorated Shoebox gift is filled with items that can help enhance self-esteem and reduce feelings of isolation for women in crisis.
Our Approach:
Through volunteer-led gift drives that benefit women who are impacted by homelessness, we build compassionate and connected communities
By distributing essentials of daily living to shelters and community agencies, we support women and gender-diverse people facing income inequality.
By building awareness and educating youth, we challenge stigmas, fight discrimination, and promote equity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2476 Victoria AveRegina, Saskatchewan m5v 3m5Canada
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- Organization
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment: Ability to spend 5-10 hours a week during November and December (varies greatly based on size of gift drive, number of volunteers involved, etc.) Duration: The expectation is to lead one drive/year with option for more if you wish.
- Desire to help women feel seen, supported and cared for, Leadership skills, Communication skills. Note: A reference check is required as per our policy for this leadership role.