var _items = [{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Food Pantry in Appalachia', rssDescription: 'Long-term or short-term volunteer needed to serve in CAP’s Grateful Breads food pantry serving low-income families and the elderly in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. \r\n\r\nLong-term volunteers (9 months to a year or more) receive room and board, a monthly stipend, health insurance, potential AmeriCorps Education Award, and potential loan deferment. Minimum age to volunteer is 18.\r\n\r\n', rssCity: 'Mount Vernon', rssState: 'Kentucky', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189650-86/c', rssAuthor: 'volunteer@chrisapp.org (Christian Appalachian Project)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:19:52 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Fundraising - Individual Donor Campaign Coordinator for Life Skills Program', rssDescription: 'We are looking for a volunteer to help a new non-profit with fund-raising. The specific duties would be as follows:\r\n\r\nJob Description:\r\n• Plan and coordinate special events to raise money to support Starting Blocks\' operations\r\n• Produce quarterly newsletter including fund raising appeals\r\n• Talk to local retailers about opportunities for support in coordination with people shopping at their establishment. \r\n\r\nSkills Required:\r\nAbility to break long term plans into actionable and achievable steps and execute on those steps; comfort working with ambiguity\r\nCareful attentiveness with personal information\r\nEvent planning experience\r\nExcellent writing skills\r\ne-marketing experience desirable\r\n\r\nThis position requires a commitment of 5 hours per week but could be expanded into more significant role for those interested in getting more involved. Most of the work can be done remotely.\r\n\r\nStarting Blocks prepares students in alternative high schools for success in college and beyond by providing them with new forms of social capital and teaching them the cultural capital of the working world. This is accomplished by teaching interpersonal, professional and financial literacy; connecting students with mentors who provide one-on-one interaction and real-world perspective; and linking students to our network of community members who provide additional support both during the program and beyond. \r\n\r\nWe are in our first year of operation, piloting our program, with the seniors in the School for Social Justice and Ecology at Berkeley High.  Although our positions are currently unpaid, they will provide you with an interesting opportunity to get involved with an organization from the ground level and take an active role in the way we move beyond the SSJE pilot and into other schools in the community. We are also happy to work with your school if you are seeking an internship for class credit. \r\n\r\n', rssCity: 'Albany', rssState: 'California', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189649-83/c', rssAuthor: 'elanaford@yahoo.com (Starting Blocks)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:19:24 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Administrative Assistant', rssDescription: 'The volunteer position will serve to support administration as needed.', rssCity: 'Palmdale', rssState: 'California', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189648-50/c', rssAuthor: '', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:11:06 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Global Architecture Brigades Director ', rssDescription: 'Location: Panama City, Panama\r\nOrganization: Global Architecture Brigades\r\nQualifications\r\na.	Fluent English speaker (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred)\r\nb.	Minimum bachelor degree in architecture or planning\r\nc.	Basic construction experience\r\nd.	Working knowledge of architectural design and presentation programs (AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, Rhino, etc.)\r\ne.	Architectural license not necessary\r\nf.	Experience in developing and/or rural communities preferred \r\n\r\nAreas of Focus\r\na.	Vernacular design\r\nb.	Sustainable design and construction\r\nc.	International development\r\nd.	Project development and management\r\n\r\nStart Date\r\nApril 2010  \r\nMinimum one year commitment required\r\n\r\nGlobal Architecture Brigades is a secular, 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers volunteers in the research, design, and construction of socially responsible, environmentally sustainable solutions to architectural problems in the developing world. The organization has three basic goals: the construction of sustainable, vernacularly- inspired architectural works, the inspiration of students to reach beyond their schooling to find the true potential of architecture and design, and the education and empowerment of international community members to provide appropriate construction solutions for themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in search of a young, socially inspired architect to direct project research, program development, design, and construction in rural and indigenous communities in Panama. This work would involve collaboration with local community members, other nonprofit organizations, and American University students in all phases of work, including but not limited to:\r\ni.	Identifying and developing new design/ build projects\r\nii.	Designing and developing architectural works with university students and local community members\r\niii.	Creation of visually intuitive construction documents\r\niv.	Overseeing the location, purchasing, and transportation of construction materials\r\nv.	Construction administration, site management\r\nvi.	Leading the construction of small scale (1000-3000s.f.) architectural works with the assistance of university students and local community members\r\nvii.	Overseeing the work of full-time GAB Panama intern in work in all aforementioned categories\r\nviii.	Identifying long-term goals and objectives for projects, communities, and university clubs\r\nix.	Identifying Non-profit partners with whom to work\r\nx.	Marketing the GAB program to University faculty and students\r\nxi.	Leading students on one-week GAB experiences, including overseeing student safety and overall program experience\r\n', rssCity: 'Panama City', rssState: '', rssCountry: 'Panama', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189647-17/c', rssAuthor: 'johncunningham@globalbrigades.org (Global Architecture Brigades)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:57:06 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Audio resources volunteer', rssDescription: 'Do you like to talk? We need your help!\r\n\r\nThe Minnesota Literacy Council is looking for a variety of voices (especially male voices) to create audio resources for adult learners. These resources will\r\n\r\n•Help refugees and immigrants pass the U.S. citizenship interview\r\n•Provide essential listening practice for learners\r\n•Provide reading fluency practice for learners\r\n\r\nNo previous experience is necessary; the MLC staff will provide an overview of the project and specific instructions for recording. Volunteers will gain experience with recording equipment software, learn more about adult literacy and the naturalization process, and provide invaluable help to adult learners throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\nAudio recording specifics:\r\n•Become comfortable reading the material to be recorded. This material will be made available to you before the date of the recording session and may include questions related to the citizenship exam or other literacy resources.\r\n•Create audio recordings with the help of MLC staff by reading the material aloud. \r\n\r\n\r\nQualifications:\r\nThe tutor must be able to speak, read and write fluent English and be comfortable having his/her voice recorded. Dependability, promptness, patience, and flexibility are also needed.\r\n\r\n\r\nTime commitment:\r\nAbout 2-4 hours during a weekday. Date and time will be determined according to the volunteer’s availability, with Saturday recording sessions also an option.\r\n\r\n\r\nLocation:\r\nMinnesota Literacy Council, 756 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN 55114\r\n', rssCity: 'St. Paul', rssState: 'Minnesota', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189646-316/c', rssAuthor: 'volunteer@themlc.org (Minnesota Literacy Council)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:52:19 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Citizenship Teacher', rssDescription: 'Help teach refugees and immigrant adults civics and basic English!  Catholic Charities of Dallas has been awarded a grant from the Office of Citizenship (OoC) of the Department of Homeland Security to help vulnerable immigrants to become U.S. citizens. \r\n\r\nYou will work with refugees, asylees, certain victims of crime and domestic violence, and other lawful permanent residents who are ready to become U.S. citizens.  Volunteers will assist with teaching civics and participate in classroom activities such as role-playing, mock interviews, discussion of current political issues, and teach full coverage of the three U.S. citizenship test components: writing, speaking, and reading English. Experience is not required; we will train you and provide all course materials.  Experience working in a cross-cultural setting it desired. \r\n\r\nVolunteers should be able to commit to teaching 1-2 class per week for <b>4-6 weeks</b>.  Both morning (9:30-11:30 AM) and evening (6-9 PM) classes are available. \r\n', rssCity: 'Dallas', rssState: 'Texas', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189645-283/c', rssAuthor: 'ralhaddad@mrs.CatholicCharitiesDallas.org (Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:41:02 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Spanish Editor', rssDescription: 'We are looking for someone to proofread political articles that are written in Spanish, or that have been translated from English into Spanish. Your task would be strictly proofreading/editing: checking for accuracy in translation, grammar, and punctuation. However, if you want to translate from English into Spanish, let us know. Usually we have the English version of the article available (if there is one), so you can compare the content of the two as you edit.\r\n\r\nThis volunteer opportunity would be through email. You can work at your own pace.\r\n\r\nRequirements:\r\n- Strong political vocabulary.\r\n- High school education.\r\n- Attention to detail.\r\n- Fluent in written English and Spanish.', rssCity: '', rssState: '', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189644-250/c', rssAuthor: 'editespanol@nym.hush.com (MIM(Prisons))', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:29:37 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Newsletter Editor for monthly hearing loss issue', rssDescription: 'We are looking for a local New York City resident to be the editor of our monthly newsletter on hearing loss.  We will give the volunteer full reign in producing this newsletter, currently eight pages, six okay.  Elizabeth has been our editor for two years, won the best chapter newsletter award from our national organization, recently started a new more prestigious and higher paying job than she had due to her work for Hearing Loss Association of America.  Will train in Microsoft Word program, or will consider another program.  Email is mandatory.', rssCity: 'New York', rssState: 'New York', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189643-216/c', rssAuthor: 'hlaanyc@aol.com (Hearing Loss Association of America - Manhattan Chapter)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:40:43 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Board Member', rssDescription: 'We are currently accepting applications for new and dedicated indviduals to serve on our board of directors. For more information about our organization and to download an application you can visit our website at www.rebuildingtogetheracadiana.org', rssCity: 'Lafayette', rssState: 'Louisiana', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189642-183/c', rssAuthor: 'jbowman.rta@gmail.com (Rebuilding Together Acadiana)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:39:08 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Student Activist', rssDescription: 'Planned Parenthood of New York City is launching a new activist program for students. \r\n\r\nThe program is called Activist Boot Camp and it trains students how to become effective activists for the reproductive rights movement. It is a completely free of charge one-day training and we come to you. You simply need a group of 15-30 students (undergraduate or graduate) and to provide a space for the trainings to take place in. \r\n\r\nThese trainings are specifically for the reproductive rights movement, but touch on many points that are helpful for any activist work you might be interested in such as: recruiting and retaining new group members, organizing successful advocacy campaigns and confidently talking about tricky topics. \r\n\r\nIf you know of any students or organizations that would be interested in our boot camps pass this information along!', rssCity: 'New York', rssState: 'New York', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189641-150/c', rssAuthor: 'resume@ppnyc.org (Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc)', rssPublishDate: 'Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:21:08 GMT', __foo: '' },

];
// what else goes here?
var _channel = {
	title: "Idealist.org - Volunteer Opportunities"
};