VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH CCCS

CCCS relies on volunteers to get commercialism out of our schools--There are many ways you can help!

Key Volunteers
If you really want to make a difference in the commercial-free schools movement, we have openings in these leadership positions. (6-month commitment; experience preferred with additional training provided). Great way to build your own skills, connections, and resume while helping a great cause!

• Fundraising Chair
  Develop and pursue fund-raising strategy (direct mail, phonebanking, events, major donor, and/or grants)

• Email Manager
  Maintain email announcement list and moderate discussion list.

• Media Relations
  Develop publicity strategy (write press releases, develop press packets, coordinate interviews, media appearances and press conferences, update press list, develop media relationships

• Volunteer Coordinator
  Recruit, orient, supervise and acknowledge volunteers

• Speakers' Bureau Coordinator
  Develop speaking opportunities, schedule speakers, provide speakers with materials

Volunteers
Fit CCCS into your busy schedule with these important, short-term tasks! No experience necessary; training provided. Great way to make a significant contribution to a cause you believe in!

• Tabling*
  Staff CCCS table at community events; distribute literature, sign up new supporters, answer questions (2-hour shifts, daytime or evening; often weekends)

• Leafleting
  Distribute CCCS fliers at lectures, meetings, community events (1 hour shifts, usually evenings)

• Mailing*
  Help get out newsletters and other mailings (stuffing envelopes etc.) (2-hour shifts, day or evening)

• Phoning
  Phonebanking* (2-hour shifts, evenings) or phoning from home (varies) for action alerts and other outreach

• Speakers Bureau*
  Making short presentations for CCCS at community meetings, conferences, etc. (usually 15-30 min., daytime or evening)

• Clerical
  Misc. office tasks including data-entry, filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, etc. (2 hr-shifts, daytimes).

• General
  Wide variety of miscellaneous tasks, from sign painting to go-fer to helping set up for meetings. Hours vary.

*Great way to meet like-minded people if you are new in town or just interested in people!