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We are an organization driven by volunteers!
We have many interesting committees and activities to take part in, as well as opportunities for using skills that you possess, or obtaining experience in an area that you would like to develop. Your experience and skills in administration, business, marketing, technology, program development, education, human resources, accounting, organizing, etc. can help our organization help adult and family literacy learners in the Eastern Capital District region.
There is room for everyone, and volunteering is a great way to learn, meet like-minded people, and make new friends. Whether you are interested in helping out "now and then" or are looking for an extended service role, we would love to have you join us.
Most non-tutor volunteer work is accomplished by committees which can be chaired by a member of the Board of Directors. Committees generally meet once a month for several hours from September to June. Event committees meet on an "as needed" basis dependent on the event schedule.
Get Involved! Please take a moment to look at the current volunteer categories listed below. When you find an opportunity that sounds interesting, contact us for more information. There is no obligation until and unless you agree the volunteer opportunity is right for you. And please remember how important your efforts will be in promoting literacy in our communities.
For more information, call (518) 274-8526 or e-mail: LVORC Information.
Marketing
- Team Member - Task Examples:
- Compile a list of local/neighborhood papers or area newspapers, containing free ad possibilities as well as paid advertising rates, deadlines, and ad size information.
- Write articles and/or solicit advertising for the Literacy Volunteers newsletter.
- Compile a list of local radio stations and their public service announcement requirements.
- Compile a list of nonprofits to determine the feasibility of ad swaps in their newsletters and publications.
- Look into advertising in college papers.
- Distribute Literacy Volunteers flyers to local libraries.
- Develop and maintain a listing of local media contacts, for print, radio, and TV.
- Arrange for listing LVORC events in local newspaper calendars
- Assist in writing, faxing and/or emailing press releases to the media. Follow-up with phone calls.
- Write articles, letters to the editor for local newspapers.
- Work with other committees to enhance publicity and marketing opportunities.
Timing and Commitment: From September to June attend other committee meetings and manage / schedule Marketing Committee meetings, as necessary...estimate an average of 2 - 8 hours per MONTH during this period.
Events
- Leadership role: Event Volunteer Coordinator
- Work with the Board of Directors and staff to prepare an Annual Calendar of Events.
- Work with the Event Committee Chairperson to develop an estimate of volunteer resources needed for each event.
- Assist the Volunteer Coordinator, for the specific event, in recruiting, scheduling and managing the event volunteers.
- Look into coordinating events with other organizations.
- Role: Coordinator - Partners Breakfast (event generally held in December )
- Role: Coordinator - Jazz Brunch (event generally held in February )
- Role: Coordinator - Literacy Run (event generally held in May )
- Role: Coordinator - Annual Dinner (event generally held in June )
- Team Member Opportunities:
- Volunteer to work at events.
- Solicit in-kind gift sponsorships, free samples and coupons from local business's for use as prizes, gifts, etc. in events.
- Work at an information table at a fair or festival.
- Maintain list of speakers and experts.
- Suggest and coordinate an event that you feel would be of interest to Literacy Volunteers members, supporters, the community, etc.
Timing and Commitment: Event Volunteer Coordinator - from September to June attend other committee meetings and meet with specific Event Coordinators, as necessary...estimate an average of 2 - 8 hours per MONTH during this period.
Volunteer Coordinators and team members for specific events - timing and commitment will vary according to the event.
Fundraising/Grant Writing
If you have experience with Fundraising and/or Grant Writing that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you!
- Leadership role: Fundraising/Grant Developer
- Assist the Executive Director in researching new sources of funding
- Assist the Executive Director in writing grant proposals.
Timing and Commitment: Highly variable dependent on the number of grants researched and developed...estimate an average of 2 - 8 hours per MONTH during the calendar year.
Technology
If you have experience with computers and technology that you would like to share, we need you!
- Team Member Opportunities:
- You can help provide technical assistance to support the technology environment of the Literacy Volunteers office and program, e.g. PC support, local area network administration, hardware and software acquisition and installation, website maintenance, etc.
- Identify and document relevant information on how technology and technology training can help the Literacy Volunteers organization meet its mission.
Timing and Commitment: Time commitments will vary according to the current project schedules, your schedule and availability, etc.
Page Updated: 5/6/07
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Rensselaer County, Inc.
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Troy, N.Y. 12180
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