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VOLUNTEER
THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Join our team and support the mission of Project Ethiopia as a community volunteer.
Current Volunteer Opportunities with Project Ethiopia:
Graphic Designer
Assist with the production of marketing and event materials such as informational brochures, fliers, and invitations. Provide support on design and messaging of organizational materials and provide infographic design as needed.
SKILLS:
- Strong computer skills
- Design software experience
- Self-starter
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, creative
- Able to meet deadlines
Fundraising Committee
Serve on the Board Fundraising Committee to identify and plan annual fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of Project Ethiopia. Support the implementation of one or more of the activities and attend committee meetings as needed. Help build, engage, and grow a donor base through outreach and communications.
SKILLS:
- Ability to work with a team
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Creative thinker, idea generator
- Well-organized, detail-oriented
- Comfortable asking for donations
Social Media
Work with the Executive Director to expand awareness of Project Ethiopia on social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Support story and content development for each these platforms and explore opportunities for on-line advertising. Work in creative ways to communicate the work and mission of Project Ethiopia to a diverse audience of supporters.
SKILLS:
- Well organized, detail-oriented
- Strong social media skills
- Strong computer skills
- Creative thinker, idea generator
- Able to meet deadlines
Video Production and Editing
Create short video pieces to be used on social media and our website which communicate the story and impact of Project Ethiopia ’s work. Provide expertise on storyboard development, filming, and editing to create compelling pieces that educate and inspire.
SKILLS:
- Experience creating and editing video stories
- Ability to tell a compelling video story
- Well organized, detail-oriented
- Self-starter
- Strong communicator
Special Events
Help plan and organize special events throughout the year (such as house parties, lunch and learn events, and an annual dinner) that bring communities together to learn more about Project Ethiopia and provide an opportunity to support our work to empower rural villagers to implement and sustain improvements in health, education, and local economic activity.
SKILLS:
- Well organized, detail-oriented
- Ability to work with a team
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Creative thinker, idea generator
- Able to meet deadlines
- Planning and coordination skills
Content Writer/Researcher
Research topics relevant to Project Ethiopia ’s work to support program development and communications. Work with Executive Director to create content for newsletters, blog posts, and other communications to keep our donors informed and invite new supporters to join our work.
SKILLS:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Able to meet deadlines
- Well organized, detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Well organized, detail-oriented