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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94610
OVERVIEW Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an economic development project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). APEDF is a 501c3 non-profit that defends the civil and human rights of the African community and addresses the disparities faced by the African community in education, health, health care and economic development. APEDF is building self-determination in the African community. If you want to make a genuine difference and support sustainable, economic development by and for the African community, we would love to hear from you! POSITION Getting the word out about Uhuru’s work and mission is a large part of what has gone into making us a success over the past 32 years. We find that getting out in the community and getting feet on the ground is the best way of spreading the word about Uhuru. We are looking for an Onsite Outreach intern who can assist the Marketing Team in organizing and running successful outreach campaigns in the Bay Area. TASKS Under the supervision of the Marketing Team, you will: Work with volunteers during outreach sessions Oversee the distribution of advertising materials Conduct onsite orientation sessions Liaise and coordinate day-of activities with volunteer group leaders Manage preparation and collection of all materials for distribution in advance Prepare maps to coordinate distribution Post outreach event updates on social media Prepare reports on outreach sessions including any issues to be resolved QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a people oriented person who is comfortable speaking in front of groups Is organized, punctual, reliable and honest Can work independently and is a creative problem solver Have a strong passion for the APEDF mission (www.apedf.org), self-determination and economic development for the African community Must have access to a car or can easily travel throughout the Bay Area with materials BENEFITS Interns receive a 10% discount on anything in the store Opportunities to take on leadership roles Hands-on work experience Fun and friendly work environment One-on-one training in areas of interest Letters of recommendation upon request Eligible for "Volunteer of the Quarter" award Support a local, grassroots non-profit, making self-reliance in the African community a reality TO APPLY Email your resume to apedf.volunteer@yahoo.com. We can't wait to hear from you!
Date Posted: Nov 6, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94610
Hi there! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Uhuru Furniture! Your contribution goes a long way in helping black people gain economic independence! We're looking for a Sales Assistant. Days: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Times: 11-3 (any 2-3 hour chunk of time) Responsibilities: Re-tagging furniture Cross referencing inventory with the blog Measuring furniture Info tagging furniture Cleaning, oiling, dusting furniture Re-organizing collectible shelves Special projects e.g stuffing NZO pillows (pillows that are designed with African fabric) Tagging new products from Buy Black Power Tagging new products from Fusion Paints Reach out to us if you're looking to make up community hours for high school, college or even court!
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94610
OVERVIEW Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an economic development project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). APEDF is a 501c3 non-profit that defends the civil and human rights of the African community and addresses the disparities faced by the African community in education, health, health care and economic development. APEDF is building self-determination in the African community. If you want to make a genuine difference and support sustainable, economic development by and for the African community, we would love to hear from you! POSITION Getting the word out about Uhuru’s work and mission is a large part of what has gone into making us a success over the past 32 years. We find that getting out in the community and getting feet on the ground is the best way of spreading the word about Uhuru. We are looking for an Onsite Outreach intern who can assist the Marketing Team in organizing and running successful outreach campaigns in the Bay Area. TASKS Under the supervision of the Marketing Team, you will: Work with groups of 15-30 volunteers during outreach sessions Oversee the distribution of advertising materials Conduct onsite orientation sessions Liaise and coordinate day-of activities with volunteer group leaders Manage preparation and collection of all materials for distribution in advance Prepare maps to coordinate distribution Post outreach event updates on social media Prepare report of the results of the outreach sessions QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a people oriented person who is comfortable speaking in front of groups Is organized, punctual, reliable and honest Can work independently and is a creative problem solved Have a strong passion for the APEDF mission (www.apedf.org), self-determination and economic development for the African community Must have access to a car or the ability to easily travel throughout the Bay Area with materials BENEFITS Interns receive a 10% discount on anything in the store Opportunities to take on leadership roles Hands-on work experience Fun and friendly work environment One-on-one training in areas of interest Letters of recommendation upon request Eligible for "Volunteer of the Quarter" award Support a local, grassroots non-profit, making self-reliance in the African community a reality TO APPLY Email your resume to apedf.volunteer@yahoo.com. We can't wait to hear from you!
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94610
Volunteer to make a difference! Help support social justice in the Black community while enjoying the sunshine and some physical exercise. We are Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles, an 31 year old institution of the African-led non-profit, the African People's Education and Defense Fund. Profits from our store benefit programs on-the-ground that are bridging the disparities faced by the African community in economic development, health and education! We need volunteers to help promote our store and our mission! We must keep Uhuru Furniture going strong! If you can take materials to stores, or to a neighborhood and put flyers door-to-door, we need you! No experience needed, we have the maps, the routes, the materials, masks and hand sanitizer. We'll provide training. We just need your help. Contact us today to sign up for a shift! And find out more about what you're supporting at www.apedf.org.
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Oakland, CA 94610
Are you part of a service or community group, looking for a fun and meaningful volunteer activity? Volunteering with Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is a way to take action in defense of the human and civil rights of the Black community. Our store supports programs in the U.S. and here in Oakland that are bridging the disparities faced by the Black community in health, education and economic development. You can be part of it! We have daily and weekly volunteer opportunities available for groups or individuals. Weekdays or weekends are available. Volunteer activities for groups include: Community outreach in the form of hanging cards on doors in a neighborhood. We have been leading groups through this activity for 32 years - it is a fun, outdoor and collective activity that informs the community about the services we provide and how they can support us. And we get immediate results! Groups are given a brief training as well as snacks and all the materials needed. Business relations outreach in the form of visiting stores and giving them our cards and posters to display in their business. This is another great way that the community is informed about us - and you are the ambassador! Volunteer activities for smaller groups and individuals include: In-store sales assistance Moving, cleaning, repairing furniture Online outreach through online postings and research Taking photos of furniture for our blog and other online postings And more! Volunteering with us as an individual or group is easy! Call or email and we will set up an orientation and get you on the volunteer schedule. 510-763-3342 or apedf.volunteer@yahoo.com. We look forward to developing a relationship with your organization! For more information about us, visit apedf.org.
Date Posted: Nov 3, 2021
