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Volunteer Opportunities |
Current Volunteer Opportunities for Illinois Voices
We currently have the following opportunities available. If you are interested and have not yet completed a Volunteer Information Form, please complete the form by clicking here. Once you've already completed the Volunteer Information Form, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know which opportunities you are interested in and someone will contact you. Please remember that we are an ALL VOLUNTEER organization, so it may take some time for us to reply to your email.
Gate Keeping
The gate keeper is responsible for listening to voicemail messages, reading emails, or reading letters that we receive and then either responding directly, or forwarding the message/email/letter on to someone in the organization who can respond. Gate Keepers will receive training on how to respond and who to forward messages/emails/letters to. This position requires access to email, and is best suited for individuals who are NOT on parole or probation. Time commitment varies, but will likely not be more than 2 or 3 hours per week.
The gate keeper is responsible for listening to voicemail messages, reading emails, or reading letters that we receive and then either responding directly, or forwarding the message/email/letter on to someone in the organization who can respond. Gate Keepers will receive training on how to respond and who to forward messages/emails/letters to. This position requires access to email, and is best suited for individuals who are NOT on parole or probation. Time commitment varies, but will likely not be more than 2 or 3 hours per week.
Graphics Design
We are looking for individuals who are good with graphics design programs who could help us in designing pamphlets, brochures, handouts, etc. Please submit samples of graphics work you have done. Graphics Designers would be called on as projects arise. Time commitment will vary depending on the project. Access to email is a requirement for this position.
We are looking for individuals who are good with graphics design programs who could help us in designing pamphlets, brochures, handouts, etc. Please submit samples of graphics work you have done. Graphics Designers would be called on as projects arise. Time commitment will vary depending on the project. Access to email is a requirement for this position.
Writing
We need people who are good at writing to help us write letter templates, handouts, brochures, positions papers, etc. Please submit samples of your writing. Writers will be called as needed for various projects. Requires access to and proficiency with word processing (such as MS Word). Access to email is required. Time commitment will vary depending on the project.
We need people who are good at writing to help us write letter templates, handouts, brochures, positions papers, etc. Please submit samples of your writing. Writers will be called as needed for various projects. Requires access to and proficiency with word processing (such as MS Word). Access to email is required. Time commitment will vary depending on the project.
Mailing
We often need to send letters out, either to people on the registry or our supporters. We need people who have a good printer who are willing to print and mail letters that we will provide. We ask mailers to supply their own paper, envelope, and stamps (although we can provide stamps if necessary). Mailers will receive the letter and mailing labels from us, and they will print them, place them in envelopes, put the labels on them, put stamps on them, and then drop them in the mail. Access to email is required for this opportunity. Time commitment varies depending on how often and how many letters you volunteer to mail.
We often need to send letters out, either to people on the registry or our supporters. We need people who have a good printer who are willing to print and mail letters that we will provide. We ask mailers to supply their own paper, envelope, and stamps (although we can provide stamps if necessary). Mailers will receive the letter and mailing labels from us, and they will print them, place them in envelopes, put the labels on them, put stamps on them, and then drop them in the mail. Access to email is required for this opportunity. Time commitment varies depending on how often and how many letters you volunteer to mail.
Story Telling
One of the most important things we can do as a movement is to tell our stories. This may seem simple, but the reality is even a GOOD STORY if it is told BADLY can hurt, rather than help, our movement. We offer training on how to effectively tell your story. Story tellers may be called on to share their story with lawmakers, decision makers, community organizations, reporters, or others who have a stake in this issue. Stories are needed from individuals who are on any public registry, as well as family members or others who are impacted by having someone they care about on the registry. If you are interested in sharing your story, please visit our Share Your Story page under the "Get Involved" tab.
One of the most important things we can do as a movement is to tell our stories. This may seem simple, but the reality is even a GOOD STORY if it is told BADLY can hurt, rather than help, our movement. We offer training on how to effectively tell your story. Story tellers may be called on to share their story with lawmakers, decision makers, community organizations, reporters, or others who have a stake in this issue. Stories are needed from individuals who are on any public registry, as well as family members or others who are impacted by having someone they care about on the registry. If you are interested in sharing your story, please visit our Share Your Story page under the "Get Involved" tab.
Event Organizing
We are actively working towards having an annual Illinois Voices conference. We also sponsor or co-sponsor a variety of other events. We always need people who have good organizational skills who are willing to help with these events. There are many tasks associated with event planning, including help to secure locations, preparing agendas, planning meals, sending letters, creating handouts, etc. In order to help with event organizing, you must be available via email and phone. Time commitment varies depending on which tasks you are willing to help out with.
We are actively working towards having an annual Illinois Voices conference. We also sponsor or co-sponsor a variety of other events. We always need people who have good organizational skills who are willing to help with these events. There are many tasks associated with event planning, including help to secure locations, preparing agendas, planning meals, sending letters, creating handouts, etc. In order to help with event organizing, you must be available via email and phone. Time commitment varies depending on which tasks you are willing to help out with.
Local Support Groups
Hands Up Illinois, our sister organization, is in the process of setting up local support groups. We need support group leaders in every area of the state! We are looking for people who can work independently, as group leaders will be asked to secure a location, contact people in their area, scheduling meetings, and run the sessions. We will provide training and assistance. Access to email and a phone is required for group leaders, and group leaders should NOT be on parole or probation. Please contact us if you would like more information before you make a commitment.
Hands Up Illinois, our sister organization, is in the process of setting up local support groups. We need support group leaders in every area of the state! We are looking for people who can work independently, as group leaders will be asked to secure a location, contact people in their area, scheduling meetings, and run the sessions. We will provide training and assistance. Access to email and a phone is required for group leaders, and group leaders should NOT be on parole or probation. Please contact us if you would like more information before you make a commitment.
