Foothill Family Shelter
Cause Area
Location
1501 West Ninth Street, Suite D Upland, CA 91786
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Upland, CA 91786
As a Help Desk volunteer, you become one of our front-line workers and establish the first impression to whoever comes through our doors and/or calls the agency. In working with FFS, you will interact with a diverse, group of people, personalities, and life situations. You will have face-to-face and telephone contact with clients from FFS’s Transitional Housing Programs, Harold’s Help Desk Clients, Donors, Community Partners and potential Volunteers. When representing FFS, Interns should always demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and understanding. People walk-in and call FFS for a number of reasons, therefore it is also the responsibility of the Help Desk volunteer to determine why someone is here, and strive to have them leave satisfied. There are other duties we can explain during orientation. Interns/volunteers in this opportunity should be able to abide by the following requirements: Work in a fast-paced and active environment Be skilled in multi-tasking Be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs Stand for a period of 1-2 hours at a time Steady Attendance/being on time Be detail-oriented, organized and neat in their surroundings Be able to take direction, listen to staff and following instructions Remain dedicated to their volunteer responsibilities during their service Be friendly, flexible and have a passion for helping the homeless in your community Follow us on Facebook for updates and details about our next volunteer orientation! https://www.facebook.com/FoothillFamilyShelter
Date Posted: Jul 10, 2024
Flexible Schedule
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Upland, CA 91786
This job is a volunteer position and therefore is unpaid. Job Summary Foothill Family Shelter is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing/Social Media Volunteer to join our team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media management within a dynamic nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social media and eager to enhance our online presence through the creation of engaging content, analysis of social media metrics, and the implementation of strategic social media initiatives. This role will be instrumental in driving awareness and engagement across all our digital platforms. Key Duties and Responsibilities Social Media Content Creation: Develop, schedule, and publish engaging content across various social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin. Visual Marketing Materials: Assist in updating and creating visually appealing marketing materials using tools such as Canva. Collaboration: Work closely with the supervisor to brainstorm ideas, align social media activities with overall marketing/fundraising goals, and coordinate projects. Promotional Emails: Assist in the development and publication of promotional e-mails to supporters. Graphic Design Projects: Contribute to various graphic design projects as assigned, ensuring all designs align with Foothill Family Shelter's branding. Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on the latest social media trends and best practices to recommend new ideas and approaches for the organization. Skills and Qualifications Social Media Proficiency: Experience in creating content for social media platforms and a solid understanding of how each platform works, especially within Meta Business Suite. Design Skills: Proficiency in Canva or similar graphic design tools. Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all content and materials. Current Trends: Knowledge of current social media trends and ability to apply them effectively. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Benefits Gain valuable experience and skills in digital marketing and social media management. Opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community. Flexible work schedule to accommodate academic commitments and personal obligations. Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Choose your own hours Application Question(s): Please write "yes" below if you understand that this role is volunteer based and unpaid. Please explain why you are interested in this role. Experience: Marketing: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Upland, CA 91786 (Required) Work Location: In person
Date Posted: Sep 25, 2024
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Foothill Family Shelter is to assure children and adults a future by helping them acquire skills that will enable them to maintain a home, job and at the same time develop the necessary self-esteem to function as a successful stable adult.
Description
Foothill Family Shelter is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 which houses homeless adults and children for a period of up to 120 days, free of rent and utility charges. We also provide one-year transitional housing as well as permanent housing.
The Foothill Family Shelter began as St. Mark's Homeless Shelter and currently serves as a transitional facility for homeless adults and children from the west end of San Bernardino County and the east end of Los Angeles County. The Shelter has 7- two bedroom apartments which are fully furnished and offered free for a maximum of 120 days. We also provide 16- two bedroom apartments for transitional housing and 4- two bedroom apartments for affordable permanent housing.
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Would you recommend Foothill Family Shelter?
I just began volunteering here and have been very impressed with the organization. They provide much needed services for the community. The staff is very welcoming and helpful to clients and volunteers alike.
It seems like a good organization
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