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Poverty Simulation Volunteers
What
Volunteer Center: Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
Posted By: EITC Coalition
Description:
Looking for volunteers to role play at future Poverty Simulations in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties. These events will take either all morning or all evening. Volunteer must be able to interact with people while remaining in character. Some record keeping is involved.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Mar 17, 2010 - Mar 17, 2011
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s):  
 
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
 
Hours Needed:   3 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   Events will be scheduled throughout the year. Each individual simulation will need volunteers.

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   20 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   It is helpful to have either lived in poverty or have personal experience with the condition.
Volunteer Options:   Group Activity Older Adult Appropriate Handicap Accessible Service Learning

Interest & Skill Area
  • Administration/Organizational Support
    • Board/Committee Member
      • Board Effectiveness Assessment
      • Board reporting
      • Board/Committee Member
      • Executive coaching
    • Business Assistance
      • Compensations and benefits review and proposals
      • Employment recruitment
      • HR Policies and processes review and proposals
      • Organization analysis and redesign
      • Performance management
      • SWOT analysis (strengths/Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
      • Strategy Plan
      • Technology systems analysis
      • Training and development
      • Yearly business plan design and implementation
      • Yearly financial plan design and implementation
    • Clerical
      • Bulk Mailing
      • Data Entry/Word Processing
      • Filing
      • Receptionist/Telephone Answering
    • Computer/Internet Services
      • Computer/Database Programming
      • Network Administration
      • Web Site Development
    • Donations Management
      • Donations Distribution
      • Donations Pickup
      • Donations Sorting/Packing
    • Finance/Accounting
      • Bookkeeping
      • Budget design and implementation
      • Budget reporting design and implementation
      • Financial Audit
      • Financial Planning
      • Internal assessment
      • Program costs analyses
    • Fundraising
      • Capital campaign design
      • Capital campaign management
      • Event planning and production
      • Fund-Raising Events
      • Grant Development
      • Pledge Drives
      • Pre sales / prospect research and reach out
      • Sales - Business development
      • Sales management
    • Interviewing
    • Program Management
    • Research/Evaluation
    • Sales/Cashier
    • Stockroom
    • Thrift Shop Support
    • Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination
  • Civic Participation/Political
    • Election
    • Government Boards/Commissions
    • Government Intern
    • Lobbying
    • Newcomer Assistance
    • Opinion Poll Survey
  • Special Event Support
    • Bartending
    • Bingo Caller
    • Concessions
    • Decorator Show House
    • Event Coordination
    • Holiday Related
    • Parade Marshall
    • Parking Lot
    • Party Host/Hostess
    • Setup/Cleanup
    • Sporting Event Monitor

Population(s) Served
Families
Gay/Lesbian/
Bisexual/Transgender
Ethnic Groups
Immigrants/Refugees
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Racial Groups
Retirement Communities
Mobility Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Community/
Organizational Development
Employment/
Work
Homelessness
Housing
Human Services
Special Events
Teen Pregnancy


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