Everyone Home DC
Community Connecter Volunteer
Everyone Home DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview:
Community Connecters are enthusiastic supporters of Everyone Home DC. They are passionate and dedicated volunteers who work alongside Everyone Home DC to strengthen community-based opportunities and partnerships centered around best serving the mission of supporting holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.RESPONSIBILITIESEngage in activities designed to build the capacity of Everyone Home DC, increase awareness of the mission, and develop community engagement opportunitiesExamples may include but are not limited to:Building out a diverse network of partners and donors to include a variety of participation pathwaysRecruiting restaurants to participate in Dine Out for Everyone Home DCSoliciting auction & raffle items throughout the year for events and fundraising incentivesHosting a fundraising event in support of Everyone Home DCBuild Everyone Home DC community through engagement and relationship building with businesses, friends, family, and social organizationsPromote events and resources on social mediaPromotion of key Everyone Home DC resources and information to support unhoused neighborsQUALIFICATIONSAntiracist MindsetResponsible, accountable, and self-drivenReliable and timelyStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of Everyone Home DC, the root causes of homelessness, and racial inequity or willingness to learnPROCESS, TRAINING, RESOURCESSubmit an online applicationSuccessful completion of Everyone Home DC’s Volunteer OrientationReview and sign the Volunteer HandbookFollow guidelines within the provided Community Connecter tools and resourcesTIME COMMITMENTVaries based on ability to serve and seasonal requirements with an average of 1-3 hours per month of service and 1 quarterly in-person meeting and ad-hoc meetings as needed for a 2 year termVOLUNTEER BENEFITSAbility to partner with like-minded individuals to collectively work towards building a DC where all people can obtain and remain in safe, affordable, and comfortable homesParticipate in network gatherings with fellow Community Connecters and Everyone Home DC staffSkill-building opportunities in event planning, non-profit fundraising, partnership development
Community Connecters are enthusiastic supporters of Everyone Home DC. They are passionate and dedicated volunteers who work alongside Everyone Home DC to strengthen community-based opportunities and partnerships centered around best serving the mission of supporting holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.RESPONSIBILITIESEngage in activities designed to build the capacity of Everyone Home DC, increase awareness of the mission, and develop community engagement opportunitiesExamples may include but are not limited to:Building out a diverse network of partners and donors to include a variety of participation pathwaysRecruiting restaurants to participate in Dine Out for Everyone Home DCSoliciting auction & raffle items throughout the year for events and fundraising incentivesHosting a fundraising event in support of Everyone Home DCBuild Everyone Home DC community through engagement and relationship building with businesses, friends, family, and social organizationsPromote events and resources on social mediaPromotion of key Everyone Home DC resources and information to support unhoused neighborsQUALIFICATIONSAntiracist MindsetResponsible, accountable, and self-drivenReliable and timelyStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of Everyone Home DC, the root causes of homelessness, and racial inequity or willingness to learnPROCESS, TRAINING, RESOURCESSubmit an online applicationSuccessful completion of Everyone Home DC’s Volunteer OrientationReview and sign the Volunteer HandbookFollow guidelines within the provided Community Connecter tools and resourcesTIME COMMITMENTVaries based on ability to serve and seasonal requirements with an average of 1-3 hours per month of service and 1 quarterly in-person meeting and ad-hoc meetings as needed for a 2 year termVOLUNTEER BENEFITSAbility to partner with like-minded individuals to collectively work towards building a DC where all people can obtain and remain in safe, affordable, and comfortable homesParticipate in network gatherings with fellow Community Connecters and Everyone Home DC staffSkill-building opportunities in event planning, non-profit fundraising, partnership development