VOLUNTEER IN THE USA
Great Shape! Inc. has volunteer offices in California, Oregon and Washington, and there are opportunities in which you can virtually participate from anywhere. All positions are non-paid.
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of Jamaican children. Volunteers must be highly independent, motivated and commit for at least one year. We gladly accept volunteer college interns.
We are always looking for support in program management, communications and development. These opportunities provide value in real-life experience; add fulfillment and satisfaction to your life. Currently we need help with:
Administrative
- Deputy Director: assists ED with oversight of agency, 1 year commitment.
- General Administrative Assistance: Mailings, letters, filing, data entry, etc.
- Accounting/Finance/Reporting: assists with record keeping systems, reporting requirements, year end statements, etc. Helps advise in meeting fiscal requirements.
- HR Director/Coordinator: recruits, communicates, advises, assists with “hiring” of all volunteers including the Board. Helps assess volunteer “risks” for agency.
Public Relations/Communications
- Assistant to PR Director of Communications: media outreach, free publicity for Great Shape! Inc. Write letters to various individuals and organizations to expand awareness of our work. Network with Television, radio, print, web links. Newsletters and mailings, e-newsletter.
- Assistant to Web Master: create, update and maintain website as needed.
- Assistant to video producer: create videos for fundraisers, education and archives.
- Archivist: Create archive for Great Shape! Inc. including scrapbooks, project reports, photo albums, etc.
- Image coordinator: works with our still images to support our website, visual displays, newsletter, certificates of appreciation, etc.
- Outreach Reggae Festival Booth Coordinator: coordinates all aspects of our informational booths at Reggae Festivals to promote projects and solicit donors.
Development and Fundraising
- Development Director: oversee all fundraising opportunities.
- Grant Writer/Major Gifts: solicit major donations in cash and kind from those who care; Foundations, Corporations, Individuals, etc.
- Individual Donor Campaign Coordinator: build individual donor base.
- Special Events Coordinator: organize dinners/concerts/special events to raise money for agency.
Programs
- Program Manager/Director: assist with creating, funding, implementing, completing specific project(s); must be committed for duration of project.
- In-country support person: support our projects in Jamaica. Must be self-sufficient in terms of finances.
- Volunteer Coordinator: manage volunteers to complete projects.
- Transportation/Operations Coordinator: coordinate shipment of items to Jamaica.
- Supplies Coordinator: solicit supply donations for projects such as toothbrushes, sports gear, books, etc.
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