Volunteer Opportunities

Communications Chair/Social Media Chair

Communications are a vital part of our organization because everything we share with our community is communicated by this team.

Responsibilities:

  • Setting and implementing social media and communications campaigns to align with marketing strategies.
  • Creating/ providing engaging text, image and video content for social media accounts.
  • Responding to comments and customer queries in a timely manner.
  • Leveraging AF National for event visibility.
  • Working closely with Membership and Programming.

 Skills & Ideal Profile:

  • Flexibility
  • Creativity
  • Excellent writer
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized
  • Resilient
  • “Thinker” and “Doer”

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month (less than 1 hour per week)

Membership Chair – Recruitment and Retention

Helps current members maximize the value of their membership and prospect members to see the value of becoming one. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing membership acquisition and retention strategies.
  • Recruiting and engaging members, helping them to understand and experience the benefits of belonging.
  • Analyze results of monthly acquisition activities.
  • Working closely with Programming and Communications.

 Skills & Ideal Profile:

  • Integrity
  • Persuasive
  • Dynamic
  • Has a strong personal AF story to tell
  • Goal-oriented
  • Relationship-builder
  • Outgoing and approachable
  • Team player

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month (less than 1 hour per week)

Partnership Chair

Helps plan and manage partnerships for the chapter of the Alliance Française of Birmingham.

Responsibilities:

  • Soliciting local vendors for sponsorship/ advertising opportunities with AF Birmingham.
  • Creating a list of partnership prospects.
  • Creating and/or updating partnership plan.
  • Managing the delivery of partnership benefits.
  • Working closely with Programming, Membership and Communications.

 Skills & Ideal Profile:

  • Persuasive
  • Dynamic
  • Goal-oriented
  • Has a strong personal AF story to tell
  • Outgoing and approachable
  • Energetic and enthusiastic about the chapter
  • Team player

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month (Less than 1 hour per week)

Programming Chair

Helps plan and execute programming calendars for the Alliance Française of Birmingham community.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruiting keynote speakers and secure venues.
  • Building sponsorship in as many events as possible.
  • Collaborating to develop events that drive member-value and attract new prospects.
  • Measuring quality and effectiveness with event surveys.
  • Working closely with Partnerships, Membership and Communications.

 Skills & Ideal Profile:

  • Big thinker
  • Can-do attitude
  • Well-networked
  • Outgoing and personable
  • Confident
  • Reliable
  • Excellent communicator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Creative and resourceful

Time commitment: 4-5 hours per month (1-2 hours per week)

Receptionist/Host

To help the Alliance, please consider volunteering to host a reception in your home. If you are able to do this, contact Hospitality Chair Annie McCarter at amccarter@att.net.

Responsibilities:

  • Make your home or private space available for the duration of a night
  • Ideal space will have accomodations for up to 15-20 people

 Skills & Ideal Profile:

  • Friendly
  • Hospitable
  • Reliable

Time commitment: On an as needed basis with only sporadic commitment. Based on your availability.

Ready to Volunteer?

We have a role for everyone. Simply fill out the form below and we will be in touch. 
We look forward to getting to know you.

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