PUBLIC SERVICE
GRANT-WRITING/ DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
A hands on experience in modern Public Administration, Fundraising and Social Service.
World Flix Internships is a university program for students seeking graduate and undergraduate credit andwork experience. DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE: Position involves working closely with senior management infundraising/development. Work includes searching on the Internet for new grant opportunities, writingprogram descriptions, grants and letters, assisting in the assembly of grant packages, corresponding withfunders, and marketing. Intern will learn the complete process of grant writing and funder identification.Interns will gain knowledge in business development, strategic management and fundsraising, as well asthe work of online, global philanthropy headquartered in Santa Cruz.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel. Experience with preparation of formalbusiness documents and communication is helpful. Excellent writing skills and familiarity with Internet area plus. HOURS: FlexibleLOCATION: This is a remote position with periodic on site work in the City of Santa Cruz. Intern can workbetween home, executive office and Nextspace in downtown Santa Cruz (RATE: Internship positions include a minimum $700 stipend per semester with increase based on hours and work performance.DURATION: Positions are for 1 or 2 semesters. Weekly hourly commitment required.ABOUT WORLD FLIX: World Flix is a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation formed to empower anyindividual to make a significant impact on humanitarian need. Its mission is to make it simple for peoplefrom any background to donate to social programs worldwide. World Flix accomplishes its mission byhosting videos of social programs from across the globe and providing safe, online resources for donors(at any level) to oversee charitable programs in real time. World Flix utilizes innovation, technology, film,and journalism to empower the global citizen to make a profound difference in the quality of life for peoplein any nation.
World Flix’s programs transcend traditional models of philanthropy by integrating education, youthleadership, social entrepreneurship, and CBO capacity building with user-based technology. As a youngnon-profit organization, World Flix seeks dynamic students that are interested in contributing to thecreative process and inspired by innovation in philanthropy.
CONTACT: Sonya Christian, Development Director E-mail:
Tel: (800) 464-4167 web site at () posted 5/09
QUEER YOUTH SCENE INTERN
The Queer Youth Scene program of the DiversityCenter works to promote a safe environment for LGBTQ youth in today’s society. It offers many support services and resources to youth throughout Santa CruzCounty to encourage them to become more comfortable with their gender identity, sexual orientation, and who they are as a person.
To help these youth the Queer Youth Scene is offering one internship beginning in August or September and lasting between 3 months to 1 year. The internship would be held at the DiversityCenter, which is located at 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa CruzCA95062.This position will have flexible hours and workdays and would offer between 10-20 hours of work per week. Course credit would be given at the college’s discretion.
The internship would require outreach to the community, coordinating events and activities, computer literacy, especially with regards to Microsoft Word and Excel, organizational skills, and an open-mind and an eagerness to advocate for queer youth in our community. For more information regarding the internship's requirements and how to apply, contact Nikira Hernandez at (831) 425-5422 or . POSTED 8/09
MARKETING/ PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
A hands on experience in modern Public Administration, Marketing and Social Service.
World Flix Internships is a university program for students seeking graduate and undergraduate credit andwork experience.MARKETING ASSOCIATE: Position involves working closely with senior management in marketing/publicrelations to launch new, philanthropy video portal. Work includes promotion of web resources (onlinemarketing), public relations and outreach to major press in the United States and abroad. Duties includeworking extensively on the Internet, writing press/promotional materials, participation in new websitedevelopment design, design of marketing materials, corresponding with media and non-profitfunding/partner constituents. Intern will learn the complete process of public relations and non-profitpromotion. Interns will gain knowledge in business development, strategic management, funder relations,as well as the work of online, global philanthropy headquartered in Santa Cruz.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel. Experience with preparation of formalbusiness documents and communication is helpful. Excellent writing skills and familiarity with Internet area plus.HOURS: FlexibleLOCATION: This is a remote position with periodic on site work in the City of Santa Cruz. Intern can workbetween home, executive office and Nextspace in downtown Santa Cruz (RATE: Internship positions include a minimum $700 stipend per semester with increase based on hoursand work performance.
DURATION: Positions are for 1 or 2 semesters. Weekly hourly commitment required.
ABOUT WORLD FLIX: World Flix is a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation formed to empower anyindividual to make a significant impact on humanitarian need. Its mission is to make it simple for peoplefrom any background to donate to social programs worldwide. World Flix accomplishes its mission byhosting videos of social programs from across the globe and providing safe, online resources for donors(at any level) to oversee charitable programs in real time. World Flix utilizes innovation, technology, film,and journalism to empower the global citizen to make a profound difference in the quality of life for peoplein any nation.
World Flix’s programs transcend traditional models of philanthropy by integrating education, youthleadership, social entrepreneurship, and CBO capacity building with user-based technology. As a youngnon-profit organization, World Flix seeks dynamic students that are interested in contributing to thecreative process and inspired by innovation in philanthropy.
CONTACT: Sonya Christian, Development Director E-mail:
Tel: (800) 464-4167 web site at () posted 5/09
INTERN PROGRAM MANAGER / EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
A hands on experience in modern Public Administration, Fundraising and Social Service.
World Flix Internships is a university program for students seeking graduate and undergraduate credit andwork experience.INTERN PROGRAM MANAGER: Position involves working closely with senior management in theexpansion and establishment of a formal internship program for a non-profit organization. Work includesacting a liaison to universities, writing an official program description for funding, standardizing theeducational and supervision process, and preparing documentation for reporting. Intern will learn thecomplete process of designing a non-profit education program. Interns will gain knowledge in businessdevelopment, strategic management and program design, as well as the work of online, globalphilanthropy headquartered in Santa Cruz. Position also supervises current college interns and monitors
performance based on job descriptions. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Microsoft Office. Experience with preparation of formal business documents and communication is helpful.
HOURS: Flexible LOCATION: This is a remote position with periodic on site work in the City of Santa Cruz. Intern can work between home, executive office and Nextspace in downtown Santa Cruz ( RATE: Internship positions include a minimum $700 stipend per semester with increase based on hours and work performance. DURATION: Positions are for 1 or 2 semesters. Weekly hourly commitment required. ABOUT WORLD FLIX: World Flix is a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation formed to empower any individual to make a significant impact on humanitarian need. Its mission is to make it simple for peoplefrom any background to donate to social programs worldwide. World Flix accomplishes its mission by
hosting videos of social programs from across the globe and providing safe, online resources for donors(at any level) to oversee charitable programs in real time. World Flix utilizes innovation, technology, film,and journalism to empower the global citizen to make a profound difference in the quality of life for peoplein any nation.World Flix’s programs transcend traditional models of philanthropy by integrating education, youthleadership, social entrepreneurship, and CBO capacity building with user-based technology. As a youngnon-profit organization, World Flix seeks dynamic students that are interested in contributing to thecreative process and inspired by innovation in philanthropy.CONTACT: Sonya Christian, Development Director E-mail: Tel: (800) 464-4167 web site at () posted 5/09
FUNDRAISING TEAM MEMBER
Rising International is looking for volunteers with experience infundraising for non-profit organizations to join its Fundraising Team. Fundraising Team member duties may include brainstorming/discussingfundraising possibilities. Coordinating activities, projects, and
events from start to finish. Working directly with other Rising Teammembers and volunteers. Responsibility for various pre-event dutiesincluding developing, preparing & processing invitations, fliers,packets and signage. Gathering post event information, statistics,and tracking leads to disburse to other teams. Participate in theplanning and implementation of the annual ‘Faces of Hope’ event.Event promotion throughout the community. Working with vendors,
sponsors, donors and/or other volunteers to accomplish specificevent-related tasks. Special Requirements: Volunteers must haveemail access and the ability to travel to different locations
attending weekend and after-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team: Website:
FUNDRAISING TEAM LEAD
Rising International is looking for a volunteer with organizationaland communication skills. Responsibilities would be maintaining theFundraising Team Agenda and sending out reminders to the team membersof meeting/time/location. Taking the initiative to get the topicsdiscussed within reasonable time and moving forward with the agenda.Taking the meeting minutes, do any follow-up if necessary. Also, theoption to participate in any of the Fundraising activities as listed
above in Fundraising Team Member posting.Special Requirements: Volunteers must have email access and theability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team: Website:
Grant Research Coordinator
Rising International is looking for volunteers willing to coordinatewith several other individuals working in the grant researching area.Grant Research Coordinator duties would include keeping up with agrant calendar for schedules, plans and deadlines. Coordinates thegrant application process from initial application to final awarddetermination with a grant researcher and/or Team Lead. Assists withmanaging statistical and financial data with a Team Lead.Special Requirements: Volunteers must have email access and theability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team: Website:
Grant Researcher
Rising International is looking for volunteers willing to assist withgrant tracking, documentation, and reporting potential grantopportunities for our growing organization. Working with a grant
research coordinator. Volunteers may research potential grantopportunities from home during their spare time. Knowledge of grantsand online research experience is a plus but not mandatory.
Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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International Guest Speaker
Rising International is looking for international individuals fromdeveloping countries, such as but not limited to; Rwanda, NorthernUganda, Kenya, Niger, Sierra Leone, Darfur and India. Should be greatstorytellers who are willing to become guest speakers at RisingInternational home parties from the Bay Area to the CentralCoast.This is a great opportunity to represent the women in your country!Share their survival stories, daily struggles, hopes and dreams and
make their unheard voices reach up to the rest of the world. You willreceive a $50 guest speaker’s stipend for each speaking engagement.Special Requirements: Guest speakers must feel comfortable in avariety of settings, be able to communicate well in English, and enjoy
interacting with others.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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OFFICE ASSISTANT
Rising International is currently seeking volunteers to help perform avariety of office related tasks including data entry, filing,mailings, and taking inventory at their new office located in SantaCruz. Hours and days can vary.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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Research/Follow Up Volunteer for Product Selection Team Member
Rising International is looking for volunteers to help research andfollow up on new artisan groups in various countries. Volunteers willbe provided with leads and instructions on how to do follow up workwith any leads they receive. Work can be done from home. The Product
Selection Team is responsible for reviewing all inventory selections,establishing criteria for artisans, recommending pricing structure,working with graphic and copywriting professionals to design and writecopy for catalogs, tags, product descriptions, artisan stories, andthe website.
Special Requirements: Volunteers will need to have access to emailand the Internet. Computer skills including email skills will beneeded to write follow up letters to groups. Knowledge of languagesother than English is helpful.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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Special Event Assistance
Rising International is looking for volunteers assisting with multipleevents. One of the major methods of raising funds for a non-profitorganization is through the organization of special events. SpecialEvent Volunteers may be involved in all aspects of the event, spanningfrom the initial planning to the physical tear down of the event.Rising special events vary in size and scale from participation inlocal craft fairs to high profile social events. Rising is currentlyseeking volunteers who would like to participate in various specialevents throughout the year.Special Requirements: Volunteers must have email access and theability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:ebsite:
CULTURAL TEAM COORDINATOR
Rising International is looking for volunteers with experience inbeing a leader and coordinator in developing strategies for recruitinginternational guest speakers. This team is responsible for recruitingparty speakers and other kinds of cultural talent, such as dancers andsingers from developing countries where Rising artisans work and liveand compiling a list of available guest speakers for Rising Reps andparty hosts. This team may work with videographers to develop videosto use at parties and other Rising events. This team is also chargedwith finding accommodations for artisans, speakers and performers whenthey are traveling on Rising’s behalf.
Special Requirements: Volunteers must have Internet and email accessand the ability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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Marketing Team Assistance
Rising International is looking for volunteers willing to assistmembers of the Marketing and Public Relations Team. Duties may includeassisting in graphing brochures, fliers and catalogs. Printing anddistributing. Making and following up on calls. Scheduling andcoordinating meetings, sending out agendas and reminders. Takingmeeting minutes.Special Requirements: Volunteers must have email access and theability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team:
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Thank You Team Member
Rising International is looking for volunteers willing to worktogether with other members. Duties include gathering data of postfundraising donations and purchases. Compiling this information andcreating Thank You letters to high donors and sending out taxdeduction information letters. Possibly doing errands with sending outletters, getting postage, etc.
Special Requirements: Volunteers must have email access and theability to travel to different locations attending weekend andafter-hour meetings/events.Contact the Rising International Volunteer Team: Website:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PEER ADVISORWomen's Crisis Support~Defensa de Mujeres
A State Certified Peer Counselor Training will start March 18th throughout May 6th, every Wednesdays' 6:00-8:30 PM (Aptos Cabrillo College) and Saturdays 8:30-3:30 PM (Watsonville).
Volunteer Peer Counselor's help our agency provide competent services to survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The comprehensive training that participants receive will provide them with tools to assist survivors. Some topics are: crisis intervention & legal assistance, dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, chemical dependency, child abuse, mandated reporting, teen sexual abuse, district attorney’s office, sexual assault procedures, mental health, trauma informed and more. Participants receive their certification, plus gain quality peer-counseling experience through the training and by volunteering. Volunteer opportunities include:
Crisis Line Worker: Provide peer-counseling support and referrals to callers. CI-Legal Volunteer Advocate: Assist clients through crisis intervention and with restraining orders when necessary. Perform clerical tasks. Children’s Support Group Facilitator: Co-facilitate support group for witnesses of domestic violence. Teen Support Group Co-Facilitator: Support teens that are witnessing or experiencing domestic violence. Sexual Assault Support Group Co-Facilitator: Provide direct services to clients of sexual assault. Shelter Assistant: Provide special interest activities to shelter clients Family Advocate: Provide referrals to workshop families, co-coordinate a family workshop, visit families at home, coordinate meetings & events (Spanish) Qualifications: No experience necessary. We highly encorage bilingual students to apply, men or woman. Approximate Hours Per Week: 8 volunteer hours per week Salary Level: volunteer Duration: Six months to one year commitment Desired Major(s): Social Services, Social Work, PsychologyAdditional Information: Participants will be exposed to volunteer in our Child and Youth Program, Confidential Shelter, Sexual Assault Program, Crisis Intervention-Legal Program, and Prevention Program. We encourage men and woman interested in the social services field to apply or to empower your self. How to Apply: Apply on line or call 722.4989 x222
MUSEUM VOLUNTEER
Santa CruzMuseum of Natural History:Front Desk/Retail Store. At the museum, we only have one paid staff member who focuses on visitorservices; therefore, the Museum relies greatly on the help of the volunteerswho serve at the front desk. Front desk volunteers are responsible for a