Hello,
I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you are enjoying the start of the holiday season! We’ve accomplished a lot at Grassroots.org this year since launching our nonprofit toolbox and recently hitting the 1,000 member mark. We’re excited to keep making strides towards our 10,000 member goal in 2009 and are so grateful for the role you, our wonderful volunteers, play!
Read on to find out what's new with Grassroots.org's volunteer program.
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Graphic Design program launch  This week we released the Graphic Design service in the Toolbox and the applications have already started coming in. Volunteer now to help with logos, letterhead, merchandise and more! If you are interested in performing volunteer graphic design work, you will notice that the “Opportunities” link on the volunteer site now requires you to select “Volunteer for Graphic Design” or “Volunteer for Web Design”.
Volunteer Now |
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Announcement Congratulations to Leonardo Picado for being the first volunteer in November to complete a website! For designing the site for The Empathy Project, Leonardo won a USB key.
We have not yet had a site completed in December, so let us know as soon as you finish designing a site this month to be eligible for a reward!
The Empathy Project |
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Help these organizations 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.
Big Sis Lil’ Sis, Inc. pairs young girls ages 12-21 with women who can relate to their daily fears and concerns and can empower them to make wise life decisions. They are looking for a website that could be used by the mentors/mentees to communicate: video, chat, blog, etc. To volunteer, please e-mail bigsislilsisinc@gmail.com.
All web design opportunities |
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Internship Opportunities Remember that 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.
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Thank you so much for all your hard work this month and in 2008! Please contact me or Sura if you need anything. Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
--Laura Benack |
