This organization is very proud of its volunteer team which includes our board members, officers, program coordinators, and other volunteer workers. We are grateful to each Volunteer, for their time, commitment and desire to help the many orphaned children in Ukraine. An Orphan Smiles would not be where it is today without their help.
Please see our current Volunteer opportunities below and explore where your interests and talents may match.
We would love to have you join our team.
Contact Angie to learn more about becoming a volunteer!
Essentials
Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan
Smiles Essentials Coordinator include-
Appeal to Yahoo group for specific hygiene needs on a regular basis, focusing on one orphanage at a time.
i.e.
Feminine pads, diapers, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.
Seek other possible
sources of Essential donations
Reside near a major shipping hub where lower shipping fees can be taken advantage of
Maintain Amazon Wish-List for Essential items and be recipient/packer/shipper of donations (Coordinator is not responsible for providing shipping
funds for the Essential program – AOS provides/reimburses for these Essential shipping expenses)
Communications
Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan Smiles Communications Coordinator include-
Assist in the preparation of quarterly newsletter, working in conjunction with the Board
and program coordinators regarding needs, statistics and updates
Initiate, maintain and/or coordinate updates on Blog, Facebook Group & Cause page, Twitter, and Wish Upon A Hero site.
Assist in the creation and preparation of special event mailings on an as needed basis
Assist in regularly communicating the AOS Christmas appeal during the months July-October
Develop and maintain a monthly “Did You Know?” segment on the message board, relating to
general information about Ukraine, its history, demographics, regions, orphanages, etc.
Work with AOS Publicity Coordinator to publicize appropriate communications outside the Yahoo group.
Grant &
Donation Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan Smiles Grant & Donation Coordinator
include-
Assist in the development of a standard AOS formal letter for the use of requesting grants and donations.
Actively research and write to various programs and entities regarding donations of clothing,
medical supplies, hygiene items, art supplies, age appropriate toys, musical instruments
Seek potential Grant applications and work with President and Treasurer on required application documentation.
Maintain log of companies contacted and their follow-up
Assist Communication Coordinator in developing Board approved requests for “Wish Upon A Hero” and other donation request sites.
Work with appropriate Coordinators to assure Amazon Wishlists are updated and current.
Food Program Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan Smiles Food Program Coordinator include-
Develop appropriate Feed the Body programs for each of our supported orphanages and the Graduate Support Center.
Research possible in-country suppliers (i.e Nestle’) and develop a possible source of purchased goods in-country.
Work with Grant & Donation Coordinator for sources of donated product and applicable grants.
Shipping
Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan
Smiles Shipping Coordinator include-
Assign orphanage specific box numbers to requestors on an as needed basis
Announce to the Yahoo group all boxes reported delivered
Actively maintain Box Number Assignment Log for all orphanages
Upload Box Assignment log to An Orphan Smiles website twice a month to remain current
Become acquainted with the shipping practices and major shipping hubs of recommended
shipping companies; develop basic knowledge of Ukraine customs requirements
Address and answer any Yahoo posts about shipping
Volunteers
Coordinator
Responsibilities of An Orphan
Smiles Volunteer Coordinator include-
Respond to inquiries regarding volunteer openings
Work with program coordinators on identifying volunteer needs and associated responsibilities
Assist in the written development of volunteer positions on an as needed basis
Post vacancies on Yahoo group, Craig’s List, Volunteer Match and other online resources
Participate in AOS Volunteer Recognition Month (July), mail AOS appreciation note to volunteers.
Request AOS email address for volunteer and the update of website’s Contacts Directory
Forward each new volunteer’s photo and brief summary to Webmaster@AnOrphanSmiles.org for posting to “Meet Our Volunteers” page
Prepare and post “Volunteer Highlights” of each new volunteer joining the AOS team
Officer Position –
Secretary (may be Board or non
Board member)
Responsibilities of An Orphan Smiles Secretary include-
Assist Board members and Officers with administrative tasks on an as needed basis
Receive/Answer/forward email sent to info@AnOrphanSmiles.org.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of regular mailings
Assist in the preparation and distribution of quarterly AOS Board Meeting agendas
Keep an accurate record of Board of Directors meetings (previous experience in minute taking and preparation a plus)
Assist in the coordination of details of annual AOS organizational meeting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Angie, our Volunteer Coordinator.
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