Please note: This is an online volunteer opportunity and involves little face-to-face interaction.

Please note: This is an online volunteer opportunity and involves little face-to-face interaction.

If you would prefer to run/walk in the event we would be happy to have you register as a participant instead of as a volunteer and form a team! This event is a great team building opportunity and is tons of fun! For more information regarding volunteering or on forming a team to run/walk at the event please contact:

Meagan Roblin
904-520-7163
mroblin {at} lunglfa(.)org
Development Coordinator

If you are interested in volunteering please contact:
Meagan Roblin
Development Coordinator
904-520-7163
mroblin {at} lungfla(.)org

If you would prefer to climb in the event instead of volunteer please visit our website or contact:

Julie Selvaggi
Development Manager
954-524-4657 ext. 1502
jselvaggi {at} lungfla(.)org

www.fightforairclimbftlauderdale.org

• The ideal candidate must have at least a Diploma in Social work and social administration, Education, Development studies or Communication.
• Previous experience of working with Orphaned Vulnerable Children is an added advantage.
• Formal training in child development work is an added advantage.
• Proven integrity in personal and public life style mostly in dealing with young children.
• Extra knowledge and skills in project planning, management and proposal writing is an asset.
• Must be at least 18 years and above.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and quality child information documentation.
• Source for sponsorship/scholarship and manage child to sponsor correspondence.
• Assist in the design and implementation of a holistic child development programs.
• Be in charge of all the Centers child development related activities, monitoring and evaluation.
• Be a role model for the children, their families and the communities.
• Attend to other task assigned by the Executive Director.

• Who will be open-minded and ready to get involved in a variety of activities aiming to support children in difficult situation.
• Interest in Child Care.
• A commitment to learning and a willingness to encourage others to participate in activities.
• Flexibility
• Fluent in English or French.
• Strong inter-personal skills and experience in working with a wide variety of people; cultural sensitivity, and ability to work on sensitive topics.
• Ready to share the lifestyle of local people (simple accommodation, transport by bus or bicycle, local food).
• High motivation and to be ready to face language and cultural differences.

The center requires volunteers with counseling and teaching skills; preferably teachers in English or French and teachers for early childhood education and nursery schooling. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. Volunteers need to contribute/initiate ideas and by that would be promoting the growth of the center. This is an opportunity for the volunteers to work at a community/grassroot level in capacity building and training in self-sustainability.

The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.
For more information on volunteering, or to register for the March 13th–14th volunteer training session in Baltimore, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

Please note: This is an online volunteer opportunity and involves little face-to-face interaction.

This exciting internship involves a combination of crucial tasks with Bookshare’s Collection Development department which is responsible for growing our online library of accessible books for people with print disabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Running quality checks on books that have been scanned and submitted to the collection
• Proofreading high priority scanned books for the collection
• Assisting with the creation of a proofreading manual for partner organizations
• Running inventory checks on books ordered for processing

We are looking for people with the following qualities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• A passion for reading, and an interest in working with a non-profit at the intersection of books, technology and disability service

Volunteer to teach a business and entrepreneurship program for incarcerated and court-involved youth and adults in Massachusetts.

The Entrepreneurship 101 Course, part of the Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative, is currently recruiting volunteers to teach three fantastic programs:

(1) to adults in prison (including those in Middleton, Framingham, and Boston)
(2) to youth in juvenile detention; and
(3) to people in the community with criminal records.

This is a unique experience that allows you to share your education and experience with those that really need some guidance. Our students are engaged, enthusiastic and appreciative of the opportunity to participate in such a valuable program. Our courses have a tremendous impact on our students – and you will gain valuable life experiences and perspective.

Please contact Baillie Aaron at baillieaaron {at} theMCOI(.)org if you are interested or have further questions.

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The Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative (MCOI) is a non-profit organization helping youthful and adult offenders bridge the transition from incarceration to the community. Its goal is to provide clients with a greater opportunity to succeed utilizing entrepreneurship education and business mentorship. For more information, visit www.theMCOI.org.

This year’s winter program, runs from Monday February 15th through Friday February 19th, and would be an excellent volunteer opportunity for your organization. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer for just one day or all four. Volunteers will also be required to attend one training prior to the camp.

The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.

For more information on volunteering, or to register for the February 20th-21st volunteer training session in Baltimore, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.

For more information on volunteering, or to register for the January 23rd-24th volunteer training session in DC, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

The Magdalene Carney Bahá\’í Institute (MCBI) is a non-profit organization providing educational and service programs to children, youth, and adults of all faiths and denominations. These programs are designed to empower individuals by developing their spiritual and intellectual capacities for the purpose of service to their community. The Institute serves communities and neighborhoods in five States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Recognizing the inherent, growing, and untapped capacity of junior youth (11-14 years old) to contribute towards the betterment of the world, the Spiritual Empowerment of Junior Youth Program at MCBI is designed to assist them in navigating this crucial stage of their life, developing a moral structure as well as their powers of expression, all for the purpose of empowering them to direct their energies toward the advancement of civilization. In these years of transition for a historically underestimated, misunderstood, and neglected portion of our population the physical, emotional, and mental changes take on special significance in the context of emerging new powers, awareness, and consciousness. Therefore, it is in this period when the junior youth in this program embark on a life dedicated to the service of humanity.

The Institute provides training and practice for youth and young adults (usually 18-35) to form junior youth groups that meet once a week to explore concepts of justice, unity, cooperation, and equality in the context of their daily lives. Through a process of action and reflection — and most central to the purpose of these junior youth groups — they strive to apply this learning in their own neighborhoods and communities through service activities. Those who become trained are called an “animator” whose multifaceted role is one of being a true friend who helps the junior youth remain hopeful and assured that they will not only protect themselves against the negative influences of society, but will recognize their nobility as human beings and dedicate their lives to act as unifying forces and champions of justice and service. As they engage in these activities, they find themselves in the company of like-minded individuals who become their co-workers in this process of building up a new civilization.

The facilitation of these groups acknowledges the need for the junior youth to be the animating force of their endeavors and for them to express their hopes and needs – a junior youth group for junior youth by junior youth. The animator assists them in articulating and accomplishing the group’s evolving goals by creating an environment of mutual support conducive to developing the perception and patterns of thought and behavior that will characterize them as contributors to the betterment of humanity.

Training sessions are designed to reach out to interested youth and young adults in pursuing this unique volunteer opportunity. MCBI offers both weekend intensive training sessions at the institute or weekly training sessions in communities themselves. In an experiential learning method, the training emphasizes learning through practice and thus all volunteers will be accompanied by experienced animators until they feel comfortable and confident in their skills to establish and sustain a junior youth group of their own. MCBI primarily focuses on establishing junior youth groups in neighborhoods or in collaboration with after-school programs, youth organizations, and youth programs.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice is a non-profit organization & member of Dallas-based Presbyterian Communities and Services.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice relies on the talents & dedication of volunteers to provide & enhance our unique services & programs. We have a wide variety of opportunities for how you can help. Learn more and register below to be a volunteer with Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and we will contact you with further details.http://www.faithpresbyterianhospice.org/volunteer/form.php ]]> http://www.compact.org/events-jobs-grants-more/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-tx/8413/feed/ 0 http://www.compact.org/resources/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-texas/8396/ http://www.compact.org/resources/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-texas/8396/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:55:30 +0000 tdomf_26a6d http://www.compact.org/?p=8396 Faith Presbyterian Hospice is a non-profit organization & member of Dallas-based Presbyterian Communities and Services.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice relies on the talents & dedication of volunteers to provide & enhance our unique services & programs. We have a wide variety of opportunities for how you can help. Learn more and register below to be a volunteer with Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and we will contact you with further details. http://www.faithpresbyterianhospice.org/volunteer/form.php

If you want to help boost the academic skills of elementary and high school kids, we would love to hear from you. Nurture the English-speaking and scholastic abilities of needy refugee kids, one tutoring session at a time. This is a perfect opportunity for active and retired teachers, or college students who are majoring in Education or English as a Second Language. However, we welcome committed volunteers from all professions who are passionate about bolstering the academic confidence of children.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a complete background and drug screening.
• Experience working with youth is a plus.
• Bilingual (particularly in Haitian Creole and Spanish) is a plus
• Flexibility. The volunteer schedule in the school year leans towards late afternoons, evenings and weekends. During the summer, activities are held in the late mornings and afternoons.

ESL

GED & Pre-GED

MCAS

Family Literacy

All Levels of Reading, Writing and Math

Financial Literacy

Life Skills

Workplace/Employment Literacy

Citizenship Preparation

Immigration Information

Bilingual Picture Dictionaries/American Idioms

High Interest/Low Vocabulary Adult Leisure Readers

Multimedia

Teachers’ Resources

• Recruit mentors trough marketing (such as print ads, billboards and public service announcements), presentations (to, for example, local churches, businesses or service clubs), and awareness events (participate in local parades, volunteer training, etc.)
• Assist in mentor retention
• Organize group activities for the mentors and children to attend together, form a monthly support group for the mentors in the program to share ideas and questions, host an annual recognition event to thank current volunteers, or publish an agency-wide newsletter to update all stakeholders on agency activities
• Assist Program Staff as needed (conducting interviews, completing references, creating matches, assisting match support etc.)
• Help ensure child safety on a continual basis

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be an approved AmeriCorps member (apply through www.americorps.gov)
• A U.S. Citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• Clear criminal background checks including sexual abuse registry and child abuse registry
• Able to serve in a full-time position (Ave. 32 hours/week – flexible scheduling)
• Interested in serving youth and the community
• Can provide personal transportation

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree in social services, human resources, education or a related field
• Undergraduate candidates considered with a minimum of 2 years of related work/educational experience
• Knowledgeable about youth development and family dynamics; experience in those areas a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Willingness to work on a team and individually
• Ability to relate well to others in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self motivated, capable of effectively working independently without daily supervision
• Able to represent Big Brothers Big Sisters and AmeriCorps in a highly professional manner

TERM OF SERVICE:

• September 2009 to September 2010
• 1700 hours (Ave. 32 hours/week) throughout the year with opportunity to renew for an additional year

AMERICORPS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Membership to the AmeriCorps Consortium for Eastern Iowa which is a partnership between five chapters of BBBS organizations encompassing ten counties; Consortium will include up to 10.5 AmeriCorps peers
• Professional development opportunity to build your resume and gain experience working with a non profit agency and the Cedar Rapids, Anamosa or Prairie Community School Districts
• Continued supplementary trainings throughout the year providing many opportunities for career and personal development
• Living Stipend of up to $11,400
• Up to $4,725 for further education or to pay back student loans
• Health Coverage
• Student Loan deferment