Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Oportunities in the USA
While Great Shape! is based in San Francisco, California, there is any number of volunteer opportunities with Great Shape! that could be done virtually 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 committed to the task accepted for a minimum of one year. We gladly accept volunteer college internships.

Several positions may be possible for high-level interns/volunteers in the areas of program management, communications, development and deputy director.

These opportunities should not be underestimated in their value as way to gain real-life experience in an area that you would like your career to go. They can also simply be a way to just add fulfillment and satisfaction to your life.

Currently we are looking for help with:

Administrative: 
  • Deputy Director: assists ED with oversight of agency. 2 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 board. Helps assess volunteer “risks”
    for agency.

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    PR/Communications:

  • Director of Communications: oversight of all below.
  • Public Relations/Communications Coordinator: Media outreach, work to get free publicity for Great Shape!. Write letters to various
    individuals/organizations to expand awareness of our work. Networks far and wide. Television, radio, print, web links.
  • Newsletter/Mailings: especially looking to start an e-newsletter.
  • Web Master: creates, updates and maintains website as needed.
  • Video producer: works on video imaging and production for our informational video and archives.
  • Archives: Creates archive for Great Shape including scrapbooks, project reports, photo albums, etc.
  • Images coordinator: works with our still images in a variety of ways 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 work and solicit donors.
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    Development and Fundraising:

  • Development Director: Overseas all below.
  • Grant Writer/Major Gifts: Works to solicit major donations in cash and kind from those who care: Foundations, Corporations, Individuals, etc.
  • Individual Donor Campaign Coordinator: Works to build individual donor base.
  • Special events coordinator: organizes any number of dinners/concerts/special events to raise money for agency.

    Programs:
  • Program Manager/Director: assists with creating, funding, implementing, completing specific project (s). Must be committed for duration of project.
  • In-country support person: works to support our projects in Jamaica. Must be self-sufficient in terms of finances.
  • Volunteer Coordinator: works with volunteers to complete projects.
  • Transportation/Operations Coordinator: coordinates shipment of items to JA.
  • Supplies Coordinator: solicits supply donations for projects such as toothbrushes, sports gear, books, etc.
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