The Shoebox Project for Women

Local Chapter Coordinator: Kingston

The Shoebox Project for Women - 501-333 University Ave, Kingston, ON

Starts Jun 19th 2023     6-10hrs / week

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The Shoebox Project for Women

The Shoebox Project for Women

Womens Issues - Kingston, ON
Member For 3 weeks
Recruiting
Phone647-226-7456
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Email Karen@shoeboxproject.com
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Address501-333 University Ave, Kingston, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? No
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? No

Local Chapter Coordinator: Kingston

The Shoebox Project for Women
Womens Issues
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Give Care! Help the Local Chapter in your community continue to support women impacted by homelessness by becoming its Chapter Coordinator For those seeking a rewarding leadership experience! The primary role of a Local Chapter Coordinator is to lead a chapter of the Shoebox Project in your community. By creating a fun and supportive environment you will manage and coordinate the efforts of community volunteers and donors to organize a successful Shoebox drive during the holidays. Qualifications: ● Strong project management skills or previous experience in a leadership role with ability to recruit and manage a team of volunteers ● Ability and desire to reach out to your community with the “ask” of support ● Excellent communication/administrative skills Requirements/Screening: Completed Volunteer Application, Resume, Interview, Reference Check Time Commitment: Ability to spend 5-15 hours a week during November and December (varies based on size of gift drive)

  • Kingston, ON
  • Starts Jun 19th 2023
  • 6-10hrs / week
  • 1 Spots Available of 1
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)
Local Chapter Coordinator: Kingston

Dates and Times

This is a more seasonal role with our holiday drive being our main focus throughout the year. Busiest time for organizing and getting your chapter drive underway is the months of October - December. We are recruiting now to get our chapters organized for the fall!

Required Qualifications

● Strong project management skills or previous experience in a leadership role with ability to recruit and manage a team of volunteers ● Ability and desire to reach out to your community with the “ask” of support ● Excellent communication/administrative skills

Position Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities: ● You are an ambassador of The Shoebox Project in your community -Lead the charge and represent with pride! ● Identify and develop a network of shelters and resource agencies to partner with ● Recruit and manage volunteers to assist in various support roles ● Gain local Support. Reach out to your local community to introduce, inform & educate on The Shoebox Project’s mission & vision and gather support for your chapter goals and encourage them to get involved. ● Manage chapter specific administration (inquiries, tracking, expenses) ● Initiate fundraising as needed to support chapter related expenses for help in meeting drive goals ● Manage social media content for your chapter (Facebook/Instagram), ● Organize corporate, community and school drives for those interested ● Coordinate inspections, storage, transportation and delivery of gifts from community drop-off locations to shelters - deliver your shoeboxes and watch the smiles!

Volunteer Benefits

Enjoy utilizing your leadership skills to support women and gender-diverse people facing income inequality, building awareness and educate youth, challenge stigmas, fight discrimination, and promote equity, help build a compassionate and connected community in Kingston. Of course, have fun along the way with your network of friends, family and your community in the process!