Opportunities From: Volunteer Partnership Platform

As a Communications Volunteer with MAAME, Inc., you will assist in amplifying our organization's messaging on issues related to reproductive and birth justice through traditional and social media. You will also promote our events and activities online and in the community and help foster relationships with media outlets and reporters.

 

Orientation is required before starting This opportunity is best for a communication, marketing, English major or anyone with experience  Please email your resume to info@maameinc.org as a part of the requirement

MAAME Mission Statement: MAAME, Inc (Mobilizing African American Mothers Through Empowerment) is a Black-founded and Black women-led maternal health organization working towards improving negative health outcomes for Black women and other birthing people of color in Durham, North Carolina by creating supportive social networks, culturally-affirming maternal health services, and socio-economic resources.

 

Primary Responsibilities: As the volunteer coordinator you are responsible for recruiting and helping train new volunteers on the mission, principles and values of MAAME. Additionally, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a database of volunteers to best match volunteers to opportunities within MAAME that best suit their unique skills and strengths. 

Expected Commitment:

5-10 Hours per week 

Be able to attend weekly staff meetings on Monday at 6pm

Some weekends are required for events

Responsibilities: 

Engage with the Administrative and Programmatic teams in support of fundraising, finance, organizational development, etc. Support volunteer recruitment, maintain volunteer database, and reports  Research tabeling, engagement,and partnership opportunities in the community for MAAME and represent the organization as needed

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong commitment to MAAME’s mission, vision, and guiding principles. Proven ability working with multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-gendered, intergenerational communities and organizations. Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.  Comfort and experience with public speaking and communicating with community members, community leaders, funders and the media. Must have a strong interest in reproductive justice and birth justice Background/interest in the fields of social justice, public health, maternal and infant health, and community education Must be able to adopt anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and trauma-informed frameworks to navigate the systems of oppression that directly impact community members we serve  Proficiency or working knowledge with Microsoft Office programs, Slack, and cloud-based internet software or willing to learn