Multicultural Fashion Show Event Committee

Found in Translation is a non-profit that offers a free medical interpreting certificate program to low-income bilingual women, empowering them to employ their language skills to achieve economic security. In the Class of 2017, we trained 35 women who spoke collectively 20 different languages. 45% of the women were single mothers and 60% of them were or have been homeless. For more information, please check out our website at http://www.found-in-translation.org/.

Next spring, Found in Translation is launching our inaugural annual fundraising event, Runway Around the World. The event, a multicultural fashion show, will honor women as the backbone of our society and economy, and celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of Found in Translation’s community of graduates.

We are seeking highly driven, enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer event committee.

Responsibilities:

o Plan and execute logistics of the event

o Assist with event marketing and promotions

o Help identify prospects and relationships

o Solicit auction items and corporate sponsorship

o Attend event and invite others to attend

o Attend kickoff meeting and all other meetings as necessary

Qualifications:

o A genuine resonance with and commitment to our mission

o High energy and enthusiasm

o Preferred but not required: prior experience working with diverse, multicultural, or low-income women, event planning, fashion and/or nonprofit organizations

Time commitment:

o 4-8 hours per month September 2018-March 2019

o Attend event in spring 2019