Volunteering . . .

What are some volunteer possibilities at PFLAG Lake Havasu City?

Chapter President (position filled -- president Kim)
Preside at chapter support meetings and business meetings.  Develop chapter budget with treasurer.  Serve as official chapter representative.  Sign official documents.  Other duties as they come up!

Chapter Secretary & Membership Coordinator
Record meeting minutes of all PFLAG Lake Havasu City business meetings and distribute (via email) to the chapter board members.  Pick up chapter postal mail and distribute to appropriate chapter volunteers.  Welcome new attendees with a follow-up phone call or note.  Collect member dues (from new members and renewing members).  Keep and update chapter membership records and send periodic adds/changes/deletes to PFLAG "National."

Chapter Treasurer
Maintain chapter financial records, including check-writing.  Manage all financial matters for the chapter.  Provide periodic financial status reports to chapter Board and PFLAG "National."

Education/Advocacy/Diversity Committee
Work with chapter and community to identify areas of interest for educational, advocacy and diversity initiatives.  Facilitate acquisition or development of materials such as brochures, fact sheets, booklets, etc.  Implement programs once developed.

Fundraising Coordinator
Identify and develop local sources of income such as foundations, major donors and businesses.  Manage fundraising events/activities.

Helpline Coordinator (position filled -- Kim)
Set up chapter's helpline including selecting best phone service for chapter needs (e.g., low cost, voicemail, call-forwarding).  Compile a resource directory of referral organizations and/or supportive members/volunteers that can assist callers.  Check chapter voicemail daily and return calls (or coordinate among other helpline volunteers).

Hospitality Coordinator
Coordinate volunteers to greet support meeting attendees, provide refreshments, set up meeting room(s), etc.

Librarian (position filled -- Shawn)
Manage "lending library" of books including developing system to ensure that items borrowed are later returned.  Manage inventory and display of PFLAG-related literature.

Program Coordinator
Coordinate guest speakers/programs for monthly support meetings.

Public Relations Coordinator
Develop contact list for local media (including all northwest Arizona communities).  Draft press releases on chapter activities.  Contact media representatives to pitch story ideas on PFLAG members and/or volunteers.

Other Volunteer Needs
Please contact us as our volunteer needs/opportunities may change from time to time.  If you want to be involved (and meet great people!), we can always find a volunteer spot for you!