Flexible Schedule
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Shelton, CT 06484
Our mission at Adam's House is to provide peer support and grief education to bereaved children and their families. We provide an environment for children to share their experiences so that no child grieves in isolation. Responsibilities listed below. Past board experience a plus but not required. Board President Requirements: Meetings: Develops agendas for meetings in concert with the executive director. Presides at board meetings. Training: Attend the next available 12-hour FIG training to gain an understanding of the philosophy, mission and goals of our "Helping Hearts Heal" program. Organization Governance: to work with the Executive Director/Founder to ensure that the mission of Adam’s House is always front and center, and that all paid staff, volunteers and board directors promote and protect the mission. Organization governance includes that the guidelines of Adam’s House are always being met. Fiduciary: Protection of the organization from any and all kinds of risk, including financial, legal and reputation risks. Fiduciary obligation also includes proper deployment of donor funds, and financial accountability. -To help the organization review all initiatives and deployment of funds to achieve the greatest possible outcome and ROI for the donor dollar. -Monitor completion of our "Get or Give policy of 2k per year from all members. AH Program: Discuss with ED that oversight of all key functions of the organization, including community outreach, communications and marketing, development and fundraising, legal and finance, are properly delegated and reported on by board directors at each board meeting. -To work with ED in recruiting new staff, senior volunteers and board members. Community Ambassador: To forge relationships with area partners, businesses and commercial sponsors and foundations. To ensure that best practices within the broader nonprofit sector are being met by AH. Attend, if needed, media events, Chamber of Commerce events, community partners and associations that work with or refer to AH. Encourage the board members to do the same. Board Members Requirements: -To help the organization review all initiatives and deployment of funds to achieve the greatest possible outcome and ROI for the donor dollar. To set expectations for board members on fundraising initiatives and community outreach on AH's behalf.. -To keep the focus of the board on the families and kids we ultimately serve and to ensure that our program remains at no-cost for these families. Board Member role: Interested parties would assist us in spreading the word about our mission. Directors would be expected to engage in fundraising activities, set policies, attend meetings, guide and share expertise that could benefit our organization. We welcome community leaders, military, teachers, mental health professionals and those who have experienced childhood grief to apply. Non-profit experience a plus but not imperative. If you are interested in learning more about these posts and/or our mission, please email Allison@ adamshousect@gmail.com, include your resume and indicate which role you're interested in. Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-10-31
Flexible Schedule
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Shelton, CT 06484
Are you kind, empathetic, a good listener and want to support kids through the most challenging time in their lives? Nothing is more difficult to cope with than the loss of a loved one and our program kids really need someone like you! Our goal is to give these children tools to cope with the loss and help increase their resiliency. Adam's House is a grief education center for children and their families. During the 12-hour training, FIG's will learn about the grieving process, how children deal with it, the trauma a death can cause if it was not dealt with properly, and how you can help children of all ages find a place of comfort in their time of loss. It is a wonderful and fulfilling program, and an inspiration to those lives you are lucky enough to touch! Find out more about this impactful role by visiting our website https://www.adamshousect.org/our-figs and register for the event here: Want to volunteer in our program and be a Friend In Grief to children trying to cope with the death of a loved one? Become a FIG! All days must be completed in order to qualify to volunteer in group. $100 fee includes background check and cost of materials. This training will be held on-site at Adam's House. Our next training opportunity is currently not scheduled. Please contact us to be notified when one becomes available.
Date Posted: 2024-10-31
Flexible Schedule
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Shelton, CT 06484
We are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to aid in our "Helping Hearts Heal" program as "FIGs". At Adam's House we refer to this special group of volunteers as a "Friend in Grief." During the 12-hours of training, FIG's will learn about the grieving process, how children deal with it, the trauma a death can cause if it was not dealt with properly, and how you can help children of all ages find a place of comfort in their time of loss. It is a wonderful and fulfilling program, and an inspiration to those lives you are lucky enough to touch! Please note that not all program sessions will need Spanish-speaking FIGs, but as a trained FIG, you will be able to help in the program, regardless of the need for help with the Spanish language. If you would like to become a FIG, please visit www.adamshousect.org "Get involved." We look forward to having you join the Adam's House family!
Date Posted: 2024-10-31
