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
	Circulo de Vida Seeks Volunteers Spark grantee, Circulo de Vida Cancer Support and Resource Center, requests volunteers to help with the following tasks: - Office and clerical help (must be bilingual) - Grant-writing assistance (continuous help or one-time grant assistance) - Help developing a newsletter To learn more about Circulo de Vida, click here. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact Carmen Ortiz at carmen@circulodevida.org or (415) 648-9423 for more information.
	If you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please email shannon@sparksf.org Past Volunteer Activities