BE BETTER
Cause Area
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
International
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Location
10813 GREEN ASH LN BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
2024-04-19
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2024-07-13
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Virtual Opportunity
EmpowerThroughPlay is a nonprofit that collects new and used sneakers, cleats, and sporting equipment for kids in refugee camps, war-torn countries and impoverished regions of the world in efforts to promote happiness and health, while raising awareness for Exercise Therapy . We have been growing fast and always need sneaker drive hosts to help us have the necessary amount that we need in order to help the kids at the schools and community programs that we work with. This could be a great short or long-term opportunity for individuals who: -Work at or attend school -Work at a hospital or clinic -Attend Church -Play for a sports team or league -Work at an office or business with clients and customers -Work at a bar, lounge, or restaurant
Date Posted: 2024-04-19
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Looking for someone who can help us create/recreate flyers for ongoing projects...
Date Posted: 2024-04-19
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
EmpowerThroughPlay is a nonprofit that collects new and used sneakers, cleats, and sporting equipment for kids in refugee camps and war-torn countries in efforts to promote happiness, health, while raising awareness for Exercise Therapy. We’re looking to fill several ongoing volunteer positions. We have been growing fast and have several areas in which we are expanding. This could be a great short or long-term opportunity for individuals who are interested in the following areas: - Mental and Physical Health-related subjects - Education - Kinesiology - Marketing/International Business - Community/Cultural & Human Development - Photography/Film - Graphic Design - Computer Science - Public Relations and other areas of concentration with transferable skills. Areas of help needed: Administrative support (sending out/responding to emails) Fundraisers research, assisting and writing Relationship building Volunteer recruitment and management Utilize & post of social networks including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Office duties: bulk mailings, cold calls, database management Research potential donors and event partners Interest in photography as it applies to design and media Assist Portfolio Manager with organizing portfolio traffic, promos, etc. Other duties as assigned Volunteers are expected to be: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas Dependable, adaptable, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, able to work independently &with groups; have access to internet and laptop Please contact: empowerthroughplay@gmail.com to apply.
Date Posted: 2024-04-19
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Create opportunities for disadvantaged youth to be healthy, to be happy, and to heal through sports & physical activities because we believe everyone deserves to play, look & feel their best. We do that one mission trip, sneaker drive, and child at a time.
Description
BeBetter/EmpowerThroughPlay is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Maryland. We specialize in providing education & opportunity for those in need as well as exercise & health based services in efforts to pioneer exercise therapy . We collects new and used sneakers, cleats, and other sporting equipment and donate to youth in refugee camps and impoverished regions of the world to help them participate in sports and physical activity. We ship the donations and equipment in order to conduct health and fitness workshops providing mental and physical health education.
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Nice people with a great mission! It's been a pleasure working with them.
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