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As Needed - Special Events Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: YWCA OF KALAMAZOO
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Position: Advocacy and Special Events - * As Needed
Department: Advocacy and Systems Change
Supervisor: Community Relations Coordinator
Location: On and Off-Site at various community events
Position Hours: Varies according to events and may include evenings and weekends. Volunteers will receive a 2+ week lead time for event needs.
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Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Primary Function: Share your passion to make a difference. Join us by supporting YWCA staff at various events in our community. Assist with set-up/take-down and much more. There will be at least a 2+ week lead of an event need.
Qualifications:
You must have the desire to learn in order to educate
- Comfortable in public event settings
- Passionate about YWCA Mission
- Weekend and evening availability
- Demonstrated good communication skills
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Responsibilities:
- Open to an "As Needed" position
- Attend special events and assist staff as needed
- Assist Mission Impact staff at community tabling events
- Event set up and clean up
- Support YWCA staff as needed during event activities
- Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position
Training Requirements: YWCA staff will provide necessary training to volunteer and intern
- Complete understanding of YWCA Mission
- General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, Women’s Rights
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About YWCA OF KALAMAZOO
Location:
353 E. Michigan Avenue, 1155 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, US
Mission Statement
YWCA Kalamazoo is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities.
Description
YWCA Kalamazoo
YWCA Kalamazoo serves as a primary resource for economic, gender, and racial justice for all women and girls in Kalamazoo. We have been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for more than 150 years- from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity, from violence prevention to health care reform.
Today we combine programming and advocacy in order to generate institutional change in three key areas: racial justice, civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls, and health and safety of women and girls
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WHEN
WHERE
353 E. Michigan AvenueKalamazooKalamazoo, MI 49007
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Networking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- This is an on-call position. Volunteers will be contacted for YWCA events and tablings.