Community Connecter Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Idealist.org
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Recruiting Organization: Everyone Home DC
Overview: Community Connecters are enthusiastic supporters of Everyone Home DC. They are passionate and dedicated volunteers who work alongside Everyone Home DC to strengthen community-based opportunities and partnerships centered around best serving the mission of supporting holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage in activities designed to build the capacity of Everyone Home DC, increase awareness of the mission, and develop community engagement opportunities
- Examples may include but are not limited to:
- Building out a diverse network of partners and donors to include a variety of participation pathways
- Recruiting restaurants to participate in Dine Out for Everyone Home DC
- Soliciting auction & raffle items throughout the year for events and fundraising incentives
- Hosting a fundraising event in support of Everyone Home DC
- Build Everyone Home DC community through engagement and relationship building with businesses, friends, family, and social organizations
- Promote events and resources on social media
- Promotion of key Everyone Home DC resources and information to support unhoused neighbors
QUALIFICATIONS
- Antiracist Mindset
- Responsible, accountable, and self-driven
- Reliable and timely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Everyone Home DC, the root causes of homelessness, and racial inequity or willingness to learn
PROCESS, TRAINING, RESOURCES
- Submit an online application
- Successful completion of Everyone Home DC’s Volunteer Orientation
- Review and sign the Volunteer Handbook
- Follow guidelines within the provided Community Connecter tools and resources
TIME COMMITMENT
- Varies based on ability to serve and seasonal requirements with an average of 1-3 hours per month of service and 1 quarterly in-person meeting and ad-hoc meetings as needed for a 2 year term
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
- Ability to partner with like-minded individuals to collectively work towards building a DC where all people can obtain and remain in safe, affordable, and comfortable homes
- Participate in network gatherings with fellow Community Connecters and Everyone Home DC staff
- Skill-building opportunities in event planning, non-profit fundraising, partnership development
Stipend ProvidedFalse
Training ProvidedFalse
Housing AvailableFalse
Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse
Wheelchair AccessibleFalse
Fee RequiredFalse
Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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About Idealist.org
Location:
389 5th Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 11109, US
Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.
Description
Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washington, DC 20002
DATE POSTED
May 25, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- WEEKENDS, FEW_HOURS_MONTH