This list will change from time to time, but whenever possible we would like to avoid using budget funds for basics when we can. Every penny we can save through in-kind donations of items, means less money we need to operate as the year goes on. Here's a list of our small basic needs:
- General office supplies: printer paper, pens, paper clips, etc.
- Gift certificates from book stores for youth prizes
- Gift cards for grocery stores to purchase snacks for program participants, OR:
- Individual bags of chips, pretzels, or Little Debbie snacks
- Canned Sodas, bottled water or juice boxes
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Ritz crackers or packaged snack crackers
- Paper products (cups, plates, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper) + plastic forks, spoons, knives
Larger needs:
We were recently given two new(er) computers, for which we are very grateful; but before we can use them, we'll need a new version of our MS Office and Publisher software. The computers did not come with software installed, and our current version is so old that it has become an issue for effective communications and productivity for our volunteers.
We would also eventually like to create more efficiency in our accounting by having QuickBooks software to allow us to do better record-keeping.
Human Resources needs:
At this point, we are a strictly volunteer organization and have no paid positions open. We do however have a need for regular volunteers who might be able to offer their skilled services on our Board, or with administrative tasks. Descriptions are:
Administrative Assistant: We dream of having an Administrative Assistant who is perhaps recently retired and looking to help in an organization such as ours. This person would be highly skilled in letter-writing and customer service. Technology needs would include high proficiency in using all programs in Microsoft Office ... knowing MS Publisher would also be a plus. It may become necessary for the Admin Asst to learn how to use QuickBooks in the future too, although for now we can get by with using Excel spreadsheets.
Duties would include assisting the Executive Director with all correspondence, maintaining and updating contact lists for volunteers, client families, and donors (both in-kind and cash donors). In a non-profit, accountability is extremely important, so it will also be necessary for the Admin Asst to create detailed reports on all programs and events, monies spent and funds received.
Board Positions: As we go forward in developing our KidPreneur program and developing work positions as the children grow in knowledge and reach work age, we will need a great deal of expertise to guide us. While our current Board continues to work toward the upcoming inception of the KidPreneur Program, we are anxious to find additional people with very specific experience to provide advice as we plan; and in some cases, the ability to roll up their sleeves to help our students physically make things happen.
Examples of skills/knowledge that would be very helpful:
We were recently given two new(er) computers, for which we are very grateful; but before we can use them, we'll need a new version of our MS Office and Publisher software. The computers did not come with software installed, and our current version is so old that it has become an issue for effective communications and productivity for our volunteers.
We would also eventually like to create more efficiency in our accounting by having QuickBooks software to allow us to do better record-keeping.
Human Resources needs:
At this point, we are a strictly volunteer organization and have no paid positions open. We do however have a need for regular volunteers who might be able to offer their skilled services on our Board, or with administrative tasks. Descriptions are:
Administrative Assistant: We dream of having an Administrative Assistant who is perhaps recently retired and looking to help in an organization such as ours. This person would be highly skilled in letter-writing and customer service. Technology needs would include high proficiency in using all programs in Microsoft Office ... knowing MS Publisher would also be a plus. It may become necessary for the Admin Asst to learn how to use QuickBooks in the future too, although for now we can get by with using Excel spreadsheets.
Duties would include assisting the Executive Director with all correspondence, maintaining and updating contact lists for volunteers, client families, and donors (both in-kind and cash donors). In a non-profit, accountability is extremely important, so it will also be necessary for the Admin Asst to create detailed reports on all programs and events, monies spent and funds received.
Board Positions: As we go forward in developing our KidPreneur program and developing work positions as the children grow in knowledge and reach work age, we will need a great deal of expertise to guide us. While our current Board continues to work toward the upcoming inception of the KidPreneur Program, we are anxious to find additional people with very specific experience to provide advice as we plan; and in some cases, the ability to roll up their sleeves to help our students physically make things happen.
Examples of skills/knowledge that would be very helpful:
- Teachers (2 or 3 teachers, perhaps retired), specifically trained to work with children in the 11-14 age group) to help develop curriculum as we roll out the KidPreneur Program (we have the information they need to be taught -- we just need to insure that it is presented in age-appropriate ways)
- An attorney or paralegal knowledgeable about business and non-profit issues
- An accountant to insure our total compliance
- An experienced grant writer to help us secure larger grants as we begin to develop a business that will sustain The Youth Source and provide jobs for our programs' teens in the future.
- Builder/construction/woodworking specialist for future project advice or assistance
As you can see, we have an ambitious agenda ahead of us, and we need your help to make it happen!
