Meets as needed, helps set the direction for NCJW advocacy work. Volunteers have the opportunity to go to Jefferson City and meet with legislators on NCJW advocacy work. Works with Nancy Litz, VP of Advocacy and Melissa Alper, State Policy Advocacy Chair.
Volunteers work in various capacities at the one-day each year. There are also opportunities to help with setup and breakdown. Works with Karen Silverman, Amanda Packman, Jennifer Scissors and Alissa Arst, co-chairs.
Meets as needed to develop strategies to fight and raise awareness about Human Trafficking . Works with Louise Levine and Marilen Pitler, project co-chairs.
Volunteer to be a bank advisor with one of our partner organizations. No financial experience required–just a desire to help domestic violence survivors move ahead. Meetings are usually once a month in the evenings plus a couple of daytime committee meetings. Works with Ilene Bloom-Ellis and Margie Gold, project co-chairs.
Work as a school liaison, helping to maintain an emergency clothing closet in an elementary school. Volunteers communicate with school personnel to determine needs, come to NCJW office to gather items and take them to the school. Each school has at least two liaisons that work as a team. Works with Michelle Brooks and Diane Packman, project co-chairs.
Volunteer as needed on short notice to help prepare mailings to the membership. Works with Lisa Gjerswald NCJW office manager.
Volunteers for Project Renewal escort women that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless through various learning sessions, on a shopping trip through The Resale Shop and then for some hair, makeup and manicure pampering. The event is 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon and will occur 4 times per year. Volunteer sign up is for each individual session. Works with Joyce Kolker and Amy Gallant, project co-chairs.
Volunteers are needed to help sort through incoming donations and to help with customers on the sales floor. Shifts are 2-4 hours long and fall between 10am and 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am and 4pm Saturday.
Volunteers will work with Karla Zabel, Volunteer Manager.
NCJW will be working with other organizations to present a series of events to raise awareness and understanding of Human Trafficking. Events planned include two movies, two staged play readings and other art and music presentations. Works with Amy Stone, project chair.