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Unless otherwise stated contact Aimee Inglis at 707.252.1123 x 104 or ainglis@copefamilycenter.org for further information.
Kids' Day
A fun and educational event for the whole family. At this street fair right in front of Cope's office, kids enjoy a multitude of activities, from bounce houses to a rock climbing wall, and parents can relax and learn more about community resources. Usually held on a Saturday during Blue Ribbon Month, April.
Napa River Rock & Stroll 6K Family Fun Run
Volunteers
needed for Napa River Rock & Stroll both in preparation for and on
day of event, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Event starts at Kennedy
Park and ends at Veterans Memorial Park. Volunteers are needed to serve
and facilitate the following committees: Logistics, Registration, Road
Crew, Parking, Finish Line, Expo (Food, Beverage, Vendors),
Entertainment and more. Race Day volunteers needed for Set-Up/Clean-Up
at mulitple locations, Registration, Water Stations, Course Guides,
Traffic & Parking Control, Finish Line & more. Suitable for
groups, senior & teen volunteers. Contact Mandy Page at 707.252.1123 x 122 or mpage@copefamilycenter.org for more information.
Family Holiday Party
Help ring in the holiday season by volunteering at Cope's annual
celebration for the families we serve. Volunteers are needed to help
set up, clean up, and staff the party. Activities include cookie
decorating, ornament making, gift basket raffle and photos with Santa. Usually held one evening in early December.
SEASONAL:
(January-April): Tax Preparers, Tax Return Transmitter, Tax Clinic Screener/Greeter
Volunteer staffers needed for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance) clinics taking place from January-April, 2010. No
experience needed, training required. Please contact Michelle Laymon at 707.252.1123 x 110 or mlaymon@copefamilycenter.org for further information.
(September-June): Child Assault Prevention Program Workshop Presenter
Provide elementary school children tips, tools and strategies for
handling a bully confrontation, preventing stranger abductions and safe
and unsafe touches from relatives or strangers. Schedule workshops,
memorize script, present to children in an age appropriate format.
Report suspected cases of child abuse. Serve any time September to May
Time up to two days per week, 6 hours per day. Qualifications:
Ability to speak & interact with up to 30 children. Must have
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training--provided free of charge.
Livescan DOJ/FBI background check.
(April-November): Financial Management Training Instructor
Volunteers with a background in banking or finance are needed to teach Financial Management classes. We need English speakers, bilingual or monolingual Spanish speakers to help local hardworking families gain money management skills. Volunteer for two hours, no experience required!
Cope Centro de Familias esta buscando a voluntarios dedicados con experiencia en finanzas o contabilidad. Necesitamos personas bilingues o que habla solamente espanol para ayudar a las familias trabajadoras locales a ganar habilidades del manejo de dinero. Ayudar por dos horas, no experiencia requerida! Contacte a Angelina al 707.252.1123 x100 o azuniga@copefamilycenter.org
(April-November): Financial Wellness Coach/Mentor
Assist participants in creating financial goals for their families based on their values. This is a flexible program still in the pilot phase, so commitment time may vary. We are anticipating a commitment of three to six months. Minimum of 2 hours per month. Qualifications: Excellent communication skills with individuals and small groups. Knowledge of basic financial systems. Basic computer skills. Bilingual skills a plus.
ONGOING:
Development Assistant
Manage donor and volunteer acknowledgment. Assist Development Team with annual solicitations. Assist with donor correspondence by making follow up calls to donors and sponsors. Maintain information center and oversee material distribution as outlined in the Outreach Plan. Commitment of at least 6 months, 2 hours per week minimum. Qualifications: Clerical and administrative experience. Familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher and donor management software. Experience in event planning and staffing. Strong commitment to children, building healthy, self-sufficient families and preventing child abuse and neglect.
Bookkeeping Assistant
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Filing of accounting materials, Prepare mailings, Assist Office Systems Coordinator as needed. Length of appointment: Flexible - Minimum of 6 months. Time commitment: Flexible - this position requires 5-10 hours per week. Qualifications: Ability to read, write and understand basic bookkeeping and arithmetic principles. Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. Two to three years accounting experience beneficial. Working knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel is favorable.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Sustainable Gardening Project: Summer 2010-Spring 2011
We're embarking on a project to create a sustainable and educational front yard, open to the community, and we need your help! Our first Work Day was Saturday July 10th to start the sheet mulching process to smother the grass and start prepping the soil. Our Planting Day is in October, exact date TBA. Maintanence Days will be scheduled on an ongoing basis thereafter. Once the landscaping is finished we will have raised beds for vegetable planting, a demo garden for water wise plants, a bee and butterfly garden, and an ongoing schedule of workshops to educate and involve the community.
COMMITTEES:
Public Relations
The PR Committee has openings for individuals interested in promoting Cope Family center's programs and services in the community. Marketing and PR professionals encouraged to apply. Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. Contact Mandy Page at 707.252.1123 x 122 or mpage@copefamilycenter.org for more information.
Human Resources
The committee needs a human resource professional to provide expertise on key HR issues. The committee meets on an as-needed basis to review benefit options and work on special projects. Committee members may be on-call to answer HR-related questions that arise during the year. Contact Michele Grupe @ 707.252.1123 x 115 or mgrupe@copefamilycenter.org
Family Circle & Community Circle (Development)
The Development Committees help to ensure that Cope Family Center has sufficient funds to provide our family support services to Napa Valley. If you like to network or ask for investments, we have a spot for you. Family Circle (individual & family giving club) Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 1:30pm. Community Circle (business & service organization giving club) Committee meets the second Friday of each month at 12:00pm. Contact Liz Marks @ 252.1123 x 108 or lmarks@copefamilycenter.org
Board Development
This committee is responsible for recruiting dedicated community members to serve on our committees and Board of Directors. The current committee has identified key areas of expertise needed to complement our current Board Members, including: Architecture, Entrepreneurial, Foundation, Government, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal-Estate Planning, Winemaking, Media/Marketing, and Medical. Contact Joelle Gallagher @ 252.1123 x 117 or jgallagher@copefamilycenter.org
