Category Archives: Volunteering/Community Service
Dress for Success-Going Places Network
Dress for Success Memphis will be holding the first 8-week series of workshops under our Going Places Network Presented by Walmart.
The first series of workshops will begin on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012.
Enrollment is limited. Please call 901.363.3100 for more information. You may also write to Sandra Burke, GPN Coordinator at Sandra@dfsmemphis.org
Dress for Success Memphis
2730 Colony Park Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
Teen Volunteer Expo 4/30/12 @ Central Library
Mid-South Teen Volunteer EXPO
Monday, April 30, 2012 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
The Mid-South Teen Volunteer EXPO gives teens the opportunity to connect with local non-profit agencies who are seeking teen volunteers to serve at their agency. Teens, this is a perfect way to spend your summer making an impact in your community. As a Mid-South Teen Summer Volunteer, you would have the opportunity to volunteer at variety of agencies addressing different social issues such as hunger, animals, arts, seniors and more. There are numerous opportunities for you to choose!
If you would like more information about the Mid-South Teen Volunteer EXPO, or if you would like to receive email updates about upcoming Mid-South Teen Volunteer opportunities, please contact Volunteer Mid-South’s Program Coordinator.
Paid Volunteer Opportunities
Girl Scouts Heart of the South is partnering with AmeriCorps National Program to offer two great paid volunteer opportunities in the Memphis area for the 2012-2013 membership year. There are two year- long assignments available.
Position Requirements:
- Assisting current staff with developing recruitment and retention methods
- Expanding current community partnerships that will help increase and sustain Girl Scout membership.
- Support members recruited through the outreach program by implementing product sales to fund activities.
- Help recruit and support volunteers during membership summer initiatives.
- Creating and implementing a system for recruiting adult and teen volunteers to enhance and sustain programs in underserved areas.
- Assisting program department with Girl Scout program development and implementation.
- Identifying strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency data entry process for new members
Qualification Requirements:
- Recognize and believe in the self-worth and potential of girls
- Bring high energy, vitality and enthusiasm while enabling group cooperation and fostering group cohesiveness
- Ability to take the initiative, and to implement short and long range plans concurrently, and to work with minimum direct supervision
- Well organized with the ability to shift priorities in response to changing needs and adjust work to accommodate shifts in organizational priorities
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, and some evenings; able to provide own transportation
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage through the council’s business auto insurance carrier
All candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the candidate must also possess excellent time management and good organizational skills. Ability to work a flexible work schedule when necessary is also required. This is a 12 month-volunteer position that comes with several perks: monthly stipend, healthcare benefits for qualifying families, childcare benefits for up to four children choice of $1500 cash stipend or $5350 education award at completion of assignment.
Due to the time needed to complete the program, we ask that AmeriCorps Volunteers have graduated from school.
AmeriCorps offers great benefits. Send resumes to: fabayo.powell@girlscoutshs.org. No phone calls please. Deadline for submission is Monday, March 19th. For more information regarding AmeriCorps volunteer programs, please visit www.americorp.gov.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation 2012 Summer Internship
United States Department of Transportation
2012 Summer Transportation
Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG)
Internship Period: June 4th – August 10th 2012
The Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and skills that will compliment your academic pursuits. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, strengthen their understanding of the transportation industry and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
The STIPDG Program is open to all qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal law.
The Summer 2012 STIPDG application period is now OPEN.
To apply for this year’s program, apply here, and continue reading for more program details.
Application Deadline: Selections may be made as applications are received, but typically do not occur until the application closes: December 31, 2011.
