Hello,

I hope you are doing well and that you are having a wonderful fall. Thanks to a Grassroots.org mention in an article on monster.com, we had 50+ new volunteers sign up for the web design program. So to all of our newest volunteers: Welcome to our virtual community!

Read on to find out what's new with Grassroots.org's volunteer program.


Special Opportunity!

ImageIf you have experience with graphic design and/or flash, we invite you to apply to create a Grassroots.org ad for reddit.com and glitteratimagazine.com.

If you would like to create the ad, please send an example of your work and your ad concept along with the number of hours you could devote to the project to reddit@grassroots.org by Friday, November 21st.


Announcement

Congratulations to Tom Lorusso for being the first volunteer in October to complete a website! For designing the site for Life Opportunities, Tom won a USB hub!

So let us know as soon as you finish designing a site in November to be eligible for a reward!


Help these organizations

The Ann Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) nonsectarian service organization based in New York. The foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities through mission trips to developing countries. The organization is in need of a designer to create a site for them! To take advantage of this featured opportunity, please contact AnnCharity@aol.com.

The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago recruits volunteers on behalf of 125 social service agencies in the Chicago area. They are looking to modernize their website: volunteerinfo.net. To volunteer, please e-mail scott.doniger@volunteerinfo.net.

All opportunities


Volunteer created website gallery

ImageView the latest sites designed by your fellow volunteers!

Website gallery


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Internship Opportunities

Remember that the team at Grassroots.org is always looking for interns! If you are going to be in the New York area for at least one month we would love to offer you an opportunity to be an intern. We can provide both flexible work plans and schedules.

If you're interested, please send a resume to: laura@grassroots.org.

Thank you so much for all your hard work this month and please let me or Sura know if you have any questions or concerns!


Sincerely,
--Laura Benack


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