In the summer of 2017, Community Builders set out to mobilize and support community engagement to address local needs that affect our communal livelihood, and to cultivate a unique sense of home, identity and local culture, through education, workshops, advocacy, outreach and related programs. We are working across sectors and within the community to achieve a dynamic, connected and compassionate Monterey County where no one is left on the sidelines.
To build a culture of volunteer and community engagement that drives a healthy, thriving and inclusive Monterey County
Program Information REMOTE & IN-PERSON
Community Builders is a new organization connecting volunteers with community needs. This is a
unique opportunity to be involved with a start-up organization that will engage an intern in every aspect of building a community based organization. We are looking for students interested in social innovation and those that understand that volunteering is very much a social service that builds skills, combats loneliness and is linked to health.
Stories of Resilience and Innovative Community Building is our project - details to follow....(collecting/document stories of resilience in response to COVID19) OR for those interest in public administration - general engagement in overall operations of an emerging nonprofit.
Join CBMC’s team and be a part of creating an important community resource!
CHHS Intern Learning opportunities include:
Outreach/Community Education -
Creating content & materials for outreach
Creating materials, PowerPoints, eblast, blog, etc.
Social media, promoting the "stories", photos, establishing creative connections
Media connections - print, digital, radio, newsletters (blog - for website & media outlet)
Presentations - prepare presentation to groups and organizations - speakers group
Eblast/newsletter to organizations/volunteers - part of content management?
Building Relationships Team
On-boarding and working with non-profits, government, business, colleges, media etc to build
effective relationships/partnerships – (this is another form of marketing but on an individual
basis. Become familiar with and a presence in community initiatives.
Research and seek-out ways to connect with potential volunteers through churches, business
groups, professional organizations, campus groups, community centers – be creative. This is
a targeted approach to create word of mouth pathway to get individuals talking about CBMC
Assess and refer volunteers to opportunities and follow-up with both – great way to build
interview skills.
Keep fresh and continue to build relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
Develop CBMC teams in Salinas and South County
Sustainability/Fund Development
Identify Funding opportunities for grants and large donors (relationship building)
Annual Letter solicitation
New/unique Fundraising event (and/or a couple of small ones?)
Develop areas for possible revenue streams (contract for services, gig placement, other?)
Research possible for-profit arm to support CBMC – social entrepreneurial options included
Building the infrastructure....be part of the team to develop policies, operational infrastructure.