GRANT RESEARCHER & WRITER

We are looking for a GRANT RESEARCHER & WRITER to help Blessings for Brazil support teachers and children in our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Find and apply for grants ranging from $500-$20,000+ on behalf of Blessings for Brazil.
  • Support teachers and students involved in our programs in Brazil, via phone and in-person support.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and grant-makers.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on periodic projects to discuss the projects supported by the grants.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour a week
  • Reside in the New York City tri-state area.
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and fellow volunteers.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate

Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Director of Development.

How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.

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In-Country Coordinator (Brazil)

We are looking for an IN-COUNTRY COORDINATOR (RIO) to help Blessings for Brazil support teachers and children in our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Support teachers and students involved in our programs in Brazil, via phone and in-person support.
  • Regularly visit Blessings for Brazil schools and organizations.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with our teachers and students.
  • Translate materials to and from Portuguese and English in Brazil.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers in Brazil on periodic projects.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Promote our projects and programs.
  • Assist in recruiting individuals
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.
  • Develop and support the programs via fundraising and acquiring donations


Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour a week
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and Volunteers.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate
  • Resides in Brazil


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Business Sponsonship Coordinator

We are looking for a BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR to help Blessings for Brazil support teachers and children in our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Work to find sponsors for various levels of our Sponsorship Program.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers in Brazil on periodic projects.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.


Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour a week
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and Volunteers.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Public Relations Coordinator

We are looking for a PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR to help build Blessings for Brazil’s awareness and promote our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the development of our press kits and releases.
  • Send out at least 1 press kits and release per month and follow-up with the media outlet.
  • Coordinate with Executive Director on projects to improve our public awareness and outreach, including online.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.


Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour a week
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and Volunteers.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Director of Development.

How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Public Outreach Coordinator

We are looking for a PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATOR to help build Blessings for Brazil’s awareness and promote our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week, 2 Sundays a month, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Speak on behalf of the project to help spread awareness.
  • Oversee the sale of Blessing for Brazil items.
  • Collect donations on behalf of the project.
  • Accountable for keeping accurate records and inventory.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on fundraising and community building events.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and work with Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour during the week to take care of preparation activities.
  • Available at least one Sunday during the month (2 Sundays a month during Spring and/or Summer, usually 10 am - 6pm, not including set-up and end-of-day tasks).
  • Resides in the NY/NJ/CT area
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and able to professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board, fellow volunteers and the public.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate

 
Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.

How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Special Events Coordinator

We are looking for a Volunteer SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR to coordinate at least two fundraising events during the year.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week, or as deemed necessary periodically, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and plan special events that raise funds.
  • Develop strong promotional plans to ensure the event's success.
  • Create fun activities for events.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on fundraising and community building events.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and work with Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.


Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer periodically to organize the logistics of events.
  • Self-directed and trustworthy; professional and able to follow professional protocol and use discretion when dealing with the Board, fellow volunteers and the public.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate



Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Online Content Coordinator

We are looking for an ONLINE CONTENT COORDINATOR to help build Blessings for Brazil’s new website.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop our new website and increase our online presence.
  • Collaborate with our Public Relations/Social Media Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on fundraising and community building events.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and work with Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Comfortable with technology; knowledge of website development is a plus.
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour during the week.
  • Resides in the NY/NJ/CT area
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and able to professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board, fellow volunteers and the public.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Director of Creative Projects.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Note Card Sales Coordinator

We are looking for a NOTE CARD SALES COORDINATOR to help us as we raise funds and build Blessings for Brazil’s awareness.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Sell an agreed amount of note cards to individuals and businesses.
  • Collect donations on behalf of the project.
  • Accountable for keeping accurate records and inventory.
  • Speak on behalf of the project to help spread awareness.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on fundraising and community building events.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and work with Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour during the week.
  • Resides in the NY/NJ/CT area.  (If you are interesting in serving as a note card sales coordinator, but are not in the tri-state area, please indicate on your volunteer registration application).
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and able to professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board, fellow volunteers and the public.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Project Collections Coordinator (PCC)

We are looking for a PROJECT COLLECTIONS COORDINATOR to help us collect materials to ship to schools and projects in Brazil.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Use various websites to post requests and seach for materials..
  • Collect materials on behalf of the project.
  • Accountable for keeping accurate records of materials collected.
  • Speak on behalf of the project to help spread awareness.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on various community building events.
  • Maintain regular contact/communication with Directors and work with Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour during the week.
  • Resides in the NY/NJ/CT area.
  • Has transport.
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and able to professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board, fellow volunteers and the public.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Curriculum Developer

We are looking for a CURRICULUM DEVELOPER to help us collect materials to ship to schools and projects in Brazil.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 1-2 hours a week, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:
  • Regularly communicate with fellow volunteer to develop and coordinate curriculum projects.
  • Support teachers and students involved in our programs in Brazil, via phone and in-person support.
  • Develop a rigorous curriculum to be used by teachers.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers in Brazil on periodic projects.
  • Promote our projects and programs.
  • Assist in recruiting individuals.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Most be a teacher and/or have teaching or curriculum development experience
  • Can develop academically rigorous lessons, fun projects, and activities that support critical thinking
  • Can volunteer at least 1 hour a week (2-4 during our busy season).
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and Volunteers.
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed.
  • Computer literate and comfortable with technology
  • Live in Brazil (Rio) or the New York City/Tri-State area.
  • BONUS:  Applicants familiar with Paulo Friere or critical pedagogy, a plus.



Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Teacher Interviewer

We are looking for a TEACHER INTERVIEWER to help us interview prospective teachers and collect data to enhance our programs.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 2-4 hours a week, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:.
  • Conduct in-person teacher interviews.
  • Coorelate the data and share with members of the Blessings Community.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers in Brazil on periodic projects.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate with and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Most be proficient in Portuguese and English;
  • Available 2-4 hours a week;
  • Willing to conduct interviews on-site (at the schools);
  • Able to be self-directed and trustworthy; willing and professional and follow professional protocol and discretion when dealing with the Board and fellow volunteers;
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion;
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed, and;
  • Computer literate.


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Portuguese Language Instructor

We are looking for a PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR to teach Portuguese to members of the Blessings for Brazil team.

This volunteer position is best suited for individuals who can volunteer around 4-8 hours a month, and is willing to be a part of a growing non-profit.

Responsibilities:.
  • Plan activities and lessons for adult learners.
  • Collaborate with the team to devise the monthly schedule.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers in Brazil on periodic projects.
  • Work with the Directors, as needed.
  • Able to participate and support the Blessings Community as a whole.

Qualifications:
  • Most be proficient in Portuguese and English;
  • Available 4-8 hours a month, starting January 2011;
  • Self-directed and trustworthy; willing to follow professional protocol, and have discretion when dealing with the Board and fellow volunteers;
  • Knows how to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion;
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
  • Can multitask if need be and provide clear and precise directions, when needed, and;
  • Computer literate.


Communication:
You will primarily communicate with the Executive Director.


How to Apply:
If interested, please register as a volunteer to initiate the volunteer process.


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Why I Volunteer?
Well, 'WHY I VOLUNTEER FOR BLESSINGS for BRAZIL?"

I think that education is the main thing in a society and all effort to improve it is effort to improve the society. 

"Blessings for Brazil" is a way to help teachers and students and to make a better world.

- Suzi
english I portuguese
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"I volunteer with Blessings for Brazil because I know that this is a work that the Lord has inspired Lauri to spearhead, and I want to support her in the endeavor to fulfill such an amazing, inspirational assignment.

As an educator, I am also committed to serving youth in high-need communities. As a world citizen, I believe that we are not only responsible for assisting those within the United States, but abroad as well. Blessings for Brazil presents a wonderful opportunity to be involved in educational outreach and support on an international level."

-Ray

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