Volunteer Position Description

FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Nellie’s mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racism anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children.

Nellie’s operates a 36 bed shelter and independent Community Support and Outreach Programs for women and children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

This volunteer position works closely with a team of administrative staff in the office. Main work revolves around administrative support for the successful delivery of resource development activities to raise funds to support Nellie’s programs and services for marginalized women and children.

Responsibilities:

• Help with mail outs and telephone calls
• Online research for new contacts
• Set up and participate at community events and activities
• Maintain proper documentation and records of work undertaken

• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization

Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission of Nellie’s
• Able to work on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays between 10-4pm
• Basic understanding of the issues impacting women and children
• Able to work with other volunteers, staff and the public
• Comfortable speaking on the phone with supporters
• Able to use a computer, Microsoft Office including Word, basic spreadsheets, and knowledge of the Internet
• Organizational skills an asset
• Commitment of a minimum of 8 hours a month during the workday
• Need a police check
• Must complete the 2 evening volunteer orientation on August 26 & 27.

Deadline:

Please submit your resume to Helen Stalker helen@nellies.org by August 21st, 2015