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Volunteer Call: Project Manager Needed for Non-Profit Research Project on Post Incarceration Syndrom

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ORGANIZATION: Opportunities Peoples Justice Leaders DBA Ohio Prisoners Justice League

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Are you an organized and dedicated individual with a passion for social justice and mental health advocacy? We need your skills to manage our non-profit organization’s research project focused on Post Incarceration Syndrome (PICS), a mental health disorder affecting formerly incarcerated individuals and their support systems.

About the Project

Our non-profit is committed to studying and supporting the mental health of formerly incarcerated individuals. Our research on Post Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) aims to highlight the challenges faced by these individuals and advocate for necessary support systems. Effective management of research volunteers, on-ground surveyors, and future projects is crucial to our mission's success.

Volunteer Role: Project Manager

As a volunteer project manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing and coordinating research volunteers and on-ground surveyors
  • Planning, executing, and overseeing current and future projects
  • Ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget
  • Communicating regularly with team members and stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback
  • Identifying and mitigating potential risks and challenges
  • Organizing and leading meetings, setting agendas, and tracking action items
  • Ensuring projects adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in project management, preferably in non-profit or research settings
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
  • Experience with project management tools and software
  • Understanding of mental health issues, social justice, and the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals is a plus
Commitment
  • Flexible hours, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively with our team
  • Willingness to work on a volunteer basis
Benefits
  • Play a key role in a meaningful and impactful research project
  • Gain valuable experience in project management within a non-profit context
  • Collaborate with a dedicated and passionate team
  • Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the project

Join us in our mission to support formerly incarcerated individuals and advance mental health research through effective project management! For more information or any further questions please contact us at: ameliaamajor@picsisreal.com

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About Opportunities Peoples Justice Leaders DBA Ohio Prisoners Justice League

Location:

4044 hillside ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205, US

Mission Statement

Our MISSION IS TO HELOA ND HEAL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN EFFECTED BY INCARCERATION. OUR QUEST IS TO BE THE RESOURCE THAT THIS POPULATION AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED. IN ORDER TO BE MADE WHOLE AFTER SUCH A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE.

Description

We were established in 2020 to raise awareness about Covid 19 in our prisons. in that we began to expose other things.Like excessive use of force and lack of healthcare. We launched a two year project to put body cameras on corrections officers and I ma pleased to say that. As of May 1 of this year. All corrections officers will have them in Ohios prisons. We have several annual projects such as our fan project where we raise funds to distribute fans inside of Ohios prisons during the summer months. So far we have distributed 800 fans in 2 years. We also have our Christmas program where we provide Christmas for children with incarcerated parents. We have serves about 100 kids and 30 families in 2 years. Lastly we have our womens program POW Protect Our Women. That will help these women on their journey to freedmen and sobriety.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Advocacy
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach
  • Organization
  • Project Management

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Flexible
  • Experience in project management.

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