Thursday, August 20, 2009

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLNTON

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers

FUND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Research and coordinate fund raising events, solicit sponsorships and donations, and build and maintain relationships with sponsors and donors

BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION SPECIALIST
Build on downtown Lincolnton's economic base by providing outreach to existing businesses, identifying new business opportunities, and addressing economic development issues in the community

WEB/IT SPECIALIST
Construct DDA Web site

EVENT & FESTIVAL SPECIALIST
Organize and execute retail events and marketing initiatives for downtown

DESIGN SPECIALIST
Manage public area maintenance and develop urban design plans

OFFICE ASSISTANT
Assist with basic clerical duties

CONTACT: volunteer@downtownlincolnton.org 704.736.8915

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM

This program needs volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. After a training program, the volunteer learns about the child's situation by talking with the child, caregivers, professionals and others involved in the child's life. The volunteer then makes recommendations to the court regarding the child's best interests.

CONTACT: Ann Killian: 704-736-8525