Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 15, 2009 |
This Action Team aims to bring community members together for positive action, effective partnerships, and inspire initiatives to create more affordable housing options.
Action Team Goals
- Families and individuals will be able to meet their basic needs.
- Families and individuals will have access to services that promote financial literacy.
- Families and individuals will develop asset-building skills.
- Families and individuals will have access to safe and affordable housing.
- Individuals will develop communication skills required for success in the workplace and community.
- Individuals will have access to job support services and will use these services to gain and maintain employment.
- Families and individuals will receive assistance transitioning from dependent or shelter living arrangements to permanent housing.
Duties: Attend Action Team meetings, conduct outside research, participate in small group work, review and evaluate programs proposals, conduct site visits as needed and input/develop strategic plan.
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours/month, can vary from month to month. Minimum of one 2-hour team meeting per month.
It is preferred that volunteers posses a strong knowledge of the community, analytical and strategic skills, as well as strong communication skills. Applicants with an interest in financial stability who wants to join a best-practices coalition to make community impact in is preferred.  This opportunity is sponsored by: United Way of Morris County
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Disaster Victims |
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Homeless |
| Families / Parents |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Govt Aid Recipients |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Monthly |
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Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Advocacy & Human Rights |
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Human Services |
| Civic & Community |
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Labor |
| Community Development |
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Political |
| Emergency Services |
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Poverty |
| Employment |
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Public Assistance |
| Homelessness |
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Transportation |
| Housing |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Management |
| Computer / Internet Services |
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Program Management |
| Construction / Maintenance |
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Public Relations / Outreach |
| Fundraising |
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Public Speaking |
| General Office / Admin |
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Research / Evaluation |
| Grant Development |
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Tax prep |
| Leadership Development |
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Address:
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PO Box 1948
Morristown, NJ 07962 |
Web Site: http://www.uwmorris.org
| Last updated on October 15, 2009 |
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