Serve on a Non-Profit Board, network and socialize while making a difference (San Diego)

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

The Salvation Army

If the pandemic has left you feeling a little lonely. Consider joining Echelon, The Salvation Army's emerging professionals (ages 21-40) service club. Echelon meets once or twice a month, in person, to volunteer, network and help raise funds for social issues.

Echelon is a branch of The Salvation Army’s local advisory board with the goal of mobilizing the next generation to engage with the organization through networking, fundraising, and volunteering.

What we are looking for: Currently we are looking for young leaders (ages 21-40) in the San Diego community with a passion for making an impact in today's most pressing social issues such as homelessness and food insecurity.

What we do: Echelon meets once or twice a month for volunteering, fundraising, and/or networking events.
Volunteering: members might help serve food at our monthly BBQ or assist in programs in our family shelter programs.
Fundraising: volunteers help raise funds to assist with programs such as back to school or senior nutrition.
Socializing: programs might include, group hikes, professional headshots, mixers.

Commitment:

  • Commit to one service event per month(~3 hours per month)
    • board members commit for a year and regular members 6 months.

To join or find out more, contact Adriana Thiele at adriana.thiele@usw.salvationarmy.org or fill out our interest form at:
https://forms.gle/JrpQEqRm6DRC8FoY8

Visit our website:
https://sandiego.salvationarmy.org/san_diego2/echelon-san-diego/

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About The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

Location:

6605 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description

For more than 120 years The Salvation Army has been delivering services and hope to the less fortunate on the streets of San Diego and to those in shelters, schools, and daycare centers across the Southland. Internationally, it is an organization with a lineage of public service that dates back to 1865, and has evolved over the decades into a social service provider with an unmatched scope and breadth. The Salvation Army currently has representation in 133 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Board Development
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Board Development, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6605 University AvenueSan Diego, CA 92115

(32.75508,-117.05397)
 

DATE POSTED

July 24, 2024

SKILLS

  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Community Outreach
  • Networking
  • People Skills
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • six month member commitment
  • Must be comfortable and sensitive to working with people of all walks of life.

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