Community Connecter Volunteer

Overview: Community Connecters are enthusiastic supporters of Everyone Home DC. They are passionate and dedicated volunteers who work alongside Everyone Home DC to strengthen community-based opportunities and partnerships centered around best serving the mission of supporting holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in activities designed to build the capacity of Everyone Home DC, increase awareness of the mission, and develop community engagement opportunities
• Examples may include but are not limited to:
• Building out a diverse network of partners and donors to include a variety of participation pathways
• Recruiting restaurants to participate in Dine Out for Everyone Home DC
• Soliciting auction & raffle items throughout the year for events and fundraising incentives
• Hosting a fundraising event in support of Everyone Home DC
• Build Everyone Home DC community through engagement and relationship building with businesses, friends, family, and social organizations
• Promote events and resources on social media
• Promotion of key Everyone Home DC resources and information to support unhoused neighbors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Antiracist Mindset
• Responsible, accountable, and self-driven
• Reliable and timely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Everyone Home DC, the root causes of homelessness, and racial inequity or willingness to learn

PROCESS, TRAINING, RESOURCES

• Submit an online application
• Successful completion of Everyone Home DC’s Volunteer Orientation
• Review and sign the Volunteer Handbook
• Follow guidelines within the provided Community Connecter tools and resources

TIME COMMITMENT

• Varies based on ability to serve and seasonal requirements with an average of 1-3 hours per month of service and 1 quarterly in-person meeting and ad-hoc meetings as needed for a 2 year term

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

• Ability to partner with like-minded individuals to collectively work towards building a DC where all people can obtain and remain in safe, affordable, and comfortable homes
• Participate in network gatherings with fellow Community Connecters and Everyone Home DC staff
• Skill-building opportunities in event planning, non-profit fundraising, partnership development