Spark | celebrating women who ignite global change


Membership Events Volunteering Current Volunteering Past Volunteering Advocating Delegations Mailing List	As a volunteer-based organization, Spark depends on its volunteers to make its programs a success and to allow us to direct more money to global grassroots women's organizations. Volunteer for an organizing committee, for an event, or at one of our co-sponsored activities with community partners. We also have a number of opportunities for internship positions. For more information, please email shannon@sparksf.org Current Volunteer Opportunities: Organizing Committees Internships Community Partner Volunteers Past Volunteer Activities Organizing Committees Interested in participating in Spark at a more in-depth level? Would you like to get to know the Spark board of directors and learn how an emerging non-profit is run? Have you thought of ideas that you would like to contribute to Spark? Join a Spark Committee! For meeting dates and times, email Shannon@sparksf.org Grants Committee: By joining the grants committee you will have the opportunity to participate in selecting issue-based themes for Spark to support, learn about women around the world who are making positive change in their communities, read inspiring grant applications and recommend and vote on potential grant recipients. Events Committee: The events committee is the source of all of the fun and exciting programs and events that Spark members enjoy. Research and recruit world leaders to come speak to Spark, organize the Spark book club meetings, and plan Spark's lively fundraisers for young professionals, including Spark's Annual Black and Pink Ball. Internships Spark is accepting applications for two exciting internship positions, each for approximately 5-10 hours per week. Spark interns work closely with the organization's leadership, including the Board and Executive Director. The internships are ideal for college students, Bay Area newcomers, or those trying to break into the nonprofit sector. For more details, email Shannon@sparksf.org Program Intern: This intern will support the Board in its duties, complete assignments from the Grants Committee and attend monthly board meetings. The intern will research potential grant recipients and advocacy opportunities, among other tasks. Event Intern: This intern will be required to commit approximately 5 hours per week to assist in event planning and fundraising. The intern will be involved in preparing for Spark's Black and Pink Ball in October. Community Partner Volunteers
	Spark's philanthropic strategy includes the delivery of pro bono services and other forms of volunteer assistance for our grantee partners. Interested in investing time and talent? Check out the opportunities below! Email Fiona Hsu at Fiona@sparksf.org if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
	Oasis for Girls, a center for�young women's healthy development Financial Literacy Training Thursday, November 3, 2011 5:00 pm � 7:00 pm San Francisco Time commitment:�3 hours to prep and 2 hours to present Do you work in banking or finance, or just love money management and/or working with youth? Share your knowledge and enthusiasm at this Financial Literacy workshop.� Career Night Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:00 pm � 7:00 pm San Francisco Time commitment: 2 hours to prep and�2 hours to present The young women of Oasis are interested in these fields. Do you work in one of them? If so, can you serve on�Career Night panel and share your insights and experience? Accountant Psychologist Criminal Law Architecture Nursing Fashion Design/Photography Cosmetology/Stylist Acting/Modeling Freedom House, a shelter for survivors of human trafficking Quarterly Lunch Club Saturday, November 12, 2011 11:00 am � 1:00 pm (tentative) San Francisco or Peninsula Time commitment: 3 hour training and 3 hour�lunch Freedom House residents are survivors of human trafficking rebuilding their lives following their enslavement. Join us as we host the residents for�lunch to celebrate birthdays,�program successes,�new friendships and new beginnings. Volunteers must be Spark members and must attend a mandatory training. Sweet Dreams Sewing Co-op, an innovative entrepreneurial enterprise for at-risk, young women Business Plan Development/Advising Dates TBD by interested volunteers San Francisco Time commitment: varies with short- and longer-term opportunities The young women of Sweet Dreams Co-op are graduates of a sewing program for at-risk girls. They now operate a small business enterprise for hand-sewn products. These young women are incredibly motivated and need help developing their business skills to increase production and scalability. Do you have experience in business plan development, or in various aspects of small business operations, including: Marketing Budgeting Sales Negotiations Design Opportunities are still in development, but will include one-time training workshops,�longer commitment business plan development/advising and mentoring. � Please email Fiona Hsu, fiona@sparksf.org, if you can help. Please include a description of the opportunity that you are interested in, and the relevant skills and experience that you can provide.
	Past Volunteer Activities