Volunteer Opportunities
For information or to volunteer, contact Patty Foran
patricia.foran@globalcampsafrica.org, 703-437-0808
Lake Anne Market (Saturdays between September 15 and November 3)
Each Saturday through October, Global Camps Africa has a table at the Lake Anne Farmer's Market in Reston, VA. In addition to spreading the word about the work Global Camps Africa is doing with children in South Africa, we also sell beaded jewelry made by South African women. All proceeds benefit the kids of Camp Sizanani. We are seeking volunteers to set up the table at the market, distribute information about GCA, and sell the jewelry. Global Camps Africa staff will provide training to all market volunteers so that you can be comfortable discussing our programs and inviting visitors to the table. Various shifts are available (beginning as early as 7:15 AM and concluding at 1:15 PM). We encourage groups or pairs to volunteer together or in shifts. If you would like to learn more about how to volunteer at the Lake Anne Market, please contact Patty Foran at the email address or phone number above.
Mosaic Harmony Concert (September 15)
Global Camps Africa is thrilled to partner with Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith multi-cultural choir, to present an evening of music to support Global Camps Africa. Five of our South African camp counselors will be on hand to meet guests at a reception following the concert. We are seeking volunteers to help set up and take down the reception, serve as ushers, and hand out information to guests at the event. Volunteers at the event will receive free tickets to the concert! The event will be held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Reston, VA. If you are available on September 15 at 6:30 to help set up the reception site, at 7:00 to take tickets and serve as an usher, or at 8:30 to serve refreshments and help clean up after the reception, please contact Patty Foran at the email address or phone number above.
Other Events
Assist Global Camps Africa at events throughout the year with various tasks such as set-up and clean-up, serving refreshments, distributing materials, check-in/registration and other administrative tasks. Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age, have good communication skills and be comfortable meeting the public. Some jobs will require good organizational skills. Event support experience would be helpful but is not required. Time commitment is 5-6 hours per event.
IT Technical Support
GCA occasionally needs an IT professional to provide technical support to staff and Board on an on-call basis. Tasks may include updating and maintaining software, troubleshooting computer problems, website maintenance, and advising staff on IT related questions. Some work may be done remotely from the volunteer’s home computer but other jobs will require your presence in the office. Volunteer should have experience managing IT infrastructure (network, computers, printers), good communication skills, and ability to work in Wordpress. A personal interview and references will be required. Minimum age is 18.