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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Aunt Mary's Storybook, a project of Companions Journeying Together, bridges the distance between incarcerated people and the children most important to them, by recording touching audio readings of stories. Transitioning from cassette tapes to CDs, and now to a web-based system, we've innovated our delivery over the years to connect families in profound ways. We now seek a dedicated PHP volunteer web developer to join our current team of talented developers. Together, you'll enhance our existing system, bringing new features to life, and smoothing out any bugs. Your work will be instrumental in enriching the lives of those separated by incarceration. What You'll Do: Collaborate with other volunteer developers to add features and fix bugs Work with a codebase hosted in GitHub, built using CodeIgniter 4, and hosted on Amazon AWS Participate in team communication via Slack Skills We're Looking For: Proficiency in PHP and SQL Experience with CodeIgniter or similar MVC frameworks Experience with Bootstrap is a plus A detail-oriented approach to coding and problem-solving A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well with a team Requirements: Must be located in the United States Please note that we are unable to assist with obtaining or maintaining a United States visa, including an F-1 / OPT visa. Why Volunteer With Us: Your technical skills will directly impact the lives of families, helping to foster connections through our unique storybook recordings. Working with our committed team, you'll be contributing to a meaningful cause while sharpening your development skills. Get Involved: To learn more about our organization and this unique volunteer role, please contact us. We'll then direct you to complete an online volunteer application. Join us in weaving technology and compassion together, making memories that last a lifetime.
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Are you a graphic designer with a passion for meaningful, impactful work? Join Aunt Mary’s Storybook in designing our new Caregiver Support Newsletter, a bimonthly (every-other-month) publication dedicated to empowering caregivers of children impacted by familial incarceration. Your design skills will help us create a visually engaging, accessible resource that strengthens community and resilience among families navigating the challenges of incarceration. About Aunt Mary's Storybook: Aunt Mary's Storybook is a compassionate initiative of our broader nonprofit organization, Companions Journeying Together. We connect children with their incarcerated parent or loved one through the joy of reading. We facilitate a loving exchange where incarcerated people select a children's book, record themselves reading it, and then send the book and recording to their child or the child important to them. This simple yet powerful act helps maintain the emotional bond between parent and child during a challenging time of separation. Our goal is to foster resilience, encourage literacy and reading, and support the well-being of families affected by incarceration. Newsletter Graphic Designer We’re seeking a volunteer graphic designer to develop a visually appealing newsletter that's both inviting and easy to navigate. As a designer, you'll be responsible for: Creating compelling layouts for our newsletter content that enhance readability and engagement Developing a cohesive design style aligned with Aunt Mary’s Storybook’s mission Using platforms like Mailchimp and Canva to design and format newsletter issues for digital distribution Collaborating with our team to ensure that each issue is accessible and provides meaningful resources to caregivers Why Volunteer With Us? As our newsletter designer, you’ll directly contribute to a mission that brings comfort and connection to families affected by incarceration. Your creative skills will make an invaluable difference in delivering crucial support, resources, and community to these families. How to Get Involved If you want to use your design skills for a cause that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out today with a brief note about your professional background and any design experience with newsletters or digital content. It would be helpful if you included a link to your portfolio as well. (Please note that we are only able to recruit prospective volunteers that are located in the United States. In addition, we are unable to assist with obtaining or maintaining a United States visa, including an F-1/OPT visa. Because this opportunity is conducted remotely, we are also unable to offer community service hours verification for court, school, or scholarship purposes.)
Date Posted: 2024-11-13
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to make a meaningful impact on families navigating the challenges of incarceration? Join us at Aunt Mary’s Storybook as we launch our Caregiver Support Newsletter. This bimonthly resource is dedicated to strengthening the connections among caregivers who are supporting children with incarcerated loved ones. About Aunt Mary's Storybook: Aunt Mary's Storybook is a compassionate initiative of our broader nonprofit organization, Companions Journeying Together. We connect children with their incarcerated parent or loved one through the joy of reading. We facilitate a loving exchange where incarcerated people select a children's book, record themselves reading it, and then send the book and recording to their child or the child important to them. This simple yet powerful act helps maintain the emotional bond between parent and child during a challenging time of separation. Our goal is to foster resilience, encourage literacy and reading, and support the well-being of families affected by incarceration. For our upcoming Caregiver Support Newsletter, we’re seeking volunteers to help with any one or two task outlined below: Content Creation: Write engaging articles that offer tips, resources, and stories to empower and support caregivers. Community Research: Gather valuable information about resources, educational opportunities, and community events that can benefit caregivers and children that live in Illinois. Editing: Ensure our newsletter maintains the highest quality and clarity to effectively reach and resonate with families. Graphic Design: Design visually appealing layouts that make our content accessible and engaging through platforms like Mailchimp and Canva. Why Volunteer With Us? By volunteering, you'll directly contribute to enhancing the well-being of children and caregivers affected by familial incarceration. Your skills will help provide them with knowledge, tools, and a sense of community, making a profound difference in their lives. How to Get Involved: If you’re passionate about making a difference and have skills in writing, editing, research, or design, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out today. By working collaboratively, we can continue to create stronger family ties through the power of reading and literacy. (Please note that we are only able to recruit prospective volunteers that are located in the United States. In addition, we are unable to assist with obtaining or maintaining a United States visa, including an F-1/OPT visa. Because this opportunity is conducted remotely, we are also unable to offer community service hours verification for court, school, or scholarship purposes.)
Date Posted: 2024-11-18
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2024-12-16
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2024-12-24
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Springfield, IL 62704
Companions Journeying Together needs individuals who like to make packages look lovely for the holidays and have a few hours to spare. Our holiday gift wrapping service is a major fundraiser for our organization, and we would love to have you join us! You can pick one, two, three, four (or more!) hours between the following dates and times: Monday Dec 16: 12 pm to 8 pm Tuesday Dec 17: 12 pm to 8 pm Wednesday Dec 18: 12 pm to 8 pm Thursday Dec 19: 10 pm to 8 pm Friday Dec 20: 10 am to 8 pm Saturday Dec 21: 10 am to 8 pm Sunday Dec 22: 12 am to 6 pm Monday Dec 23: 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday Dec 24: 10 am to 6 pm For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to schedule a shift, please contact us! You can also learn more about our organization at www.cjtinc.org.
Date Posted: 2024-11-10
