Volunteer Opportunities

Event Planning:

Fundraising Event Coordinator

(varies as needed)

Plan and execute fundraising events for The Crib.  There is a lot of creative room in this area.  Event ideas must be approved by The Crib's board, but they can be any size and any amount of money raised is a good amount. 

Social Event Coordinator

(average 2 hours weekly)

The Social event coordinator will be responsible for scheduling monthly events for Crib clients and volunteers that will be in line with Program objectives.  Might be a healthy cooking class and dinner, inspirational speaker, playing Cashflow or another educational board game, a scrap booking evening, etc.  The Social Event Coordinator will schedule events, secure locations, manage refreshments and work with the Babysitting Coordinator to schedule on site child care. 

The Crib Store Manager

(weekly management – 2-3 hours)

(Garage sale: 15 hours/sale, approx. 4 sales annually)

Manage sale of donated items to raise money for Crib programs.  Coordinate with donors to pick up items.  Organize and maintain donations at storage facility.  Manage sale of items through garage sales, craigslist, eBay, consignment stores, etc.  List items on ebay or craigslist, manage items online, ship items sold, maintain receipt records. Organize garage sale advertisements (in collaboration with PR manager), manage day of sale and clean-up.

Community Event Coordinator

(varies with events.  Average 3 hours weekly)

Seek out local events, staff them with Crib volunteers and plan any activities or table displays necessary.  Throughout the year there are many events at schools, churches, chambers of commerce, etc at which The Crib could participate and get the word out. 

Event Committee: 

Be a part of planning a specific event.  If you don’t have time for a permanent position, but can commit to a few weeks or months of planning, this may be a good fit.

Event volunteer:

For those available to volunteer at specific events, the day of the event. 

Marketing/ Public Relations:

Monthly Newsletter Writer and Editor

(5 hours/newsletter)

Design and draft and bi-monthly e-newsletter using Constant Contact. Information will include upcoming events, fundraising progress, and developmental goals for the organization.

Public Relations and Print Manager

(8 hours/ month)

Will send press releases about Crib events, manage Media relations and oversee placement of ads when necessary. 

Web Marketing Manager

(1 hour/wk (after profiles are created))

Create and maintain The Crib's profiles on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter and make monthly updates to The Crib’s website. 

Administrative:

Book Keeper

(5 hours/ month)

Maintain The Crib's financial records and prepare financial reports.  Should have experience in QuickBooks. 

Software Manager

(8 hours/month – varies)

Learn Salesforce Software.  Help to set up and maintain the software for The Crib.  Train volunteers in staff in necessary procedures for their positions. 

Administrative Manager/ Volunteers

(5 hours/month)

Provide assistance with administrative tasks, including, organizing mass-mailings, contact lists, data entry, etc.  Knowledge of Salesforce (or a desire to learn it) is a plus. 

Fundraising (non-event):

Grant writer

(10-20 hours per proposal)

Write grant proposals for the Crib.  Experience is a plus, but if you have an interest in writing and would like to gain experience, we will work with you.

Corporate Donations Manager

(5 hours/ week)

Apply for funding from corporations.  This will require research of local corporations, community networking with employees of local corporations, and  writing proposals.  Should be skilled in research, prioritizing, writing and networking. 

Individual Donation Campaign Manager

(varies)

Managing individual donation campaigns – mail, email, etc.  Organizing donor lists, sending requests for funds, keeping campaign records and sending thanks you letters and receipts for donations.  Will work closely with administrative volunteers. 

Program Management:

Rewards Coordinator

(average 1-2 hours weekly)

The Rewards Coordinator is responsible for keeping the rewards list for clients up to date.  As the clients complete steps in the program they earn points, which they can use to “purchase” rewards.  The Rewards Coordinator will keep track of available awards and seek out new ones.  Rewards can be donated gift cards, photo shoots for mother and child, a makeover, hair cut and color, yard sale points ( worth a dollar a point at Crib sales), gymnastics  or other classes for the children of clients, etc. 

Volunteer Coordinator

(average 2 hours weekly.  May be more during start up.)

The volunteer coordinator is responsible for working with the rest of the committee to seek out and train volunteers for The Crib.  This may involve placing appropriate ads, sending out emails to groups, meeting with local businesses and following up on leads from other committee members.  The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for orientation of new volunteers and development of the volunteer manual.  The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Administrative Coordinator to ensure that volunteer lists are kept up to date. 

Childcare Manager

(babysitting: 1 hr/wk    Scheduling/ training: 2 hrs/wk)

Will manage the training and scheduling of Babysitters for Crib events.  Must have childcare experience.

Working with Clients:

Note:  All volunteers working directly with clients must undergo a fingerprint background check. 

Babysitter

(1 hour/wk + special events)

Provide childcare on location during The Crib events, including weekly fitness sessions and special events. (Must have childcare experience.)

Volunteer Case Manager

(4 hours weekly)

You will be the case manager for one client as they go through the program.  You will undergo training with the staff Case Manager and will meet directly with a Crib client twice weekly.  This is a two year commitment.  You will work closely with the staff Case Manager who will be available to work with you and support you throughout the two year process. 

Photographer

(as needed)

Take and maintain photo journal of The Crib events and development.  Provide photos to Web Designer and Newsletter Manager in a timely fashion. 

Fitness Instructor

(2 hours/month)

Provide fitness lessons to The Crib members.  Must be certified.

Presenter

(varies for each presentation)

Present information/lessons to Crib clients.  Presentations may be one-time events or regularly scheduled programs. Topics may include but are not limited to: parenting techniques, health and wellness, financial education, and art education.

 Driver

(varies)

            Drive clients to meetings and events when necessary.