Volunteer with Us

Volunteer

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We are seeking new Board and Committee Members.

If you have an interest, please send us an email: Support@GrandmothersVillageproject.org

As positions are filled we will remove them.

We are asking for a two (2) year commitment.

 

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Executive Board Members Needed

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●●●Treasurer/Accountant/Bookkeeper

 Understands fiduciary responsibility and how it relates to nonprofit

organizations. Identifies the importance of a sound financial system for nonprofits, including cash flow management. Understands the importance of tax implications and maintains no liability for the organization. Understands how to develop a nonprofit accounting system and maintain proper records. Uses financial tools such as budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking system. 

 

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Committee and Ad Hoc Members Needed

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● Fundraising Committee

 Grant writing, fundraising, finance, PR, marketing, sales

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● Finance Committee 

 Treasurer/Accountant, reviewing budget, allocations, reviews & approves major purchases, reports, etc.

 

● Legal Committee

 Legal filings, contracts, corporate law, permitting, employment law, compliance, DEI

 

● Agricultural Sustainability Committee 

 Land, farm, buildings, utilities, permaculture, etc.

 

● Development & Sustainability Committee

 Green Building and/or landscaping contractors, etc./Environment, buildings, energy, permaculture, renewables, etc. (Off-grid).

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● Public Relations Committee

 Promotes the organization’s agenda, relationship building, fundraising,           marketing, etc.

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● Nomination / Recruitment of Board Members

 Seeks out qualified board and committee members. Submits to current Executive Committee for review. Engages in interviews. Keeps in communication with potential and new members.

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● We are also seeking volunteers to help with our grass roots movement to support our elders, make a stand for healthy environments (for you and your families), and green up our communities.

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Please be aware that this Board will not have a hierarchical/patriarchal structure and that every member has equal rights and authority. (see bylaws).

 

Must have a strong spiritual/animist base, an open mind, and reverence for our BIPOC elders. Effective communication skills (empathizing, listening, speaking, observing, etc.). Must be representative and/or strongly supportive of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) grandmothers we seek to serve. Be in support of a healthy eco-environment. Believe that our elders have rights to fresh air, clean sustainable environments, organic foods, and a place to hone and practice whatever spiritual, metaphysical, medicine-based practices they have.