We are one month away from our 2nd Annual Gathering!
Lots of great folks scheduled to come through. We hope you can make it!
We are one month away from our 2nd Annual Gathering!
Lots of great folks scheduled to come through. We hope you can make it!
Call for Volunteers – Please pass on to students or other folks you know would be interested in our work!
AFAAD — Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora is looking for qualified volunteers to work with our organization. We are looking for two interns who will work collaboratively with the existing board and founding members, as well as the larger community to assist with our annual projects.
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Volunteer Position Commitment
5 -10 hours a week
July – Nov 2009
Location: Oakland, CA (but MN and ATL positions soon!!)
what we need:
- marketing and communication support (website, twitter, email lists, blog)
- newsletter development and editing
- website development support
- Nov 2009 conference planning
- fund raising campaign support
- someone with their own laptop / portable
- administrative support (mailing, database entry, editing)
what you will get:
- experience with a project from beginning to end
- experience with web marketing and communication
- development of professional relationships with a diverse group of adoptees and foster care alumni
- strong skills in a environment that respects your contributions
- volunteer appreciation lunch or happy hour
please contact Lisa Marie with a resume and brief letter of interest, stating your interest in the project at afaadinfo@gmail.com by July 20th, 2009. QLGBT and people of color encouraged to apply.
Please come to the first meeting of the new Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora Minnesota Chapter (or AFAAD-MN)!
Host: Shannon Gibney and Michelle Johnson
When: Tuesday, July 14, 6:30PM
Phone: 6122108049 (please call or email Shannon for address information)
Meet other local foster alums and adoptees (and please invite them…Our network is still small, and we will need all the help we can get to make it as inclusive as possible, so please forward this invite on to anyone you think might be interested.) Also, enjoy a delicious meal of healthy soul food at Brasa Rotisserie (check out the menu at brasa.us).
This gathering is open to adoptees and foster care alumni only.
AFAAD connects, supports, and advocates for the needs of the African diasporic adoption and foster care community on a global level through community outreach, legislative advocacy, research, and social gatherings.
