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SCT is Looking for Talented Volunteers!

Company Description

Second Chance Toys (SCT) keeps plastic toys out of landfills by donating them to children in need.. SCT conducts annual toy collections through community-wide efforts during Earth Week (Apr) and Year-End Holidays (Nov/Dec). With growing awareness and interest in the mission of SCT, the charitable organization has secured corporate support from Kohl's, Johnson & Johnson, Viacom, and Kidville enabling us to grow our 'clearinghouse' model of connecting toy donors with collectors and collectors with recipient organizations.

Volunteer Job Description

We are looking for new SCT volunteers to help us with our blog content, social media efforts, corporate outreach, as well as general toy collection and event logistics.

Volunteers should have a minimum of 3 hours per week to contribute during the hours of 9am-5pm ET (flexible within those hours). Volunteers must have a professional background and be passionate about helping children and the environment. This is a great opportunity for Moms looking to reconnect and give back!!

By volunteering with SCT, you will have the opportunity to be a vital part of an award-winning organization that is connected to LinkedIn for Good Volunteering. Your dedication will allow SCT to expand our reach and help more children around the country.

Responsibilities include

  • Writing various types of articles on a wide range of topics dovetailing with the SCT mission for our blog
  • Develop and expand community and/or blogger outreach effort
  • Research and outreach to prospective partners  and other stakeholders through LinkedIn, email, and phone
  • Curate relevant content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to reach SCT’s target audience(s)
  • Assist Operations Manager with toy collection logistics and events

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in a professional setting
  • Non-profit experience a plus
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice of our organization’s various types of content
  • Excellent organizational skills to work independently
  • Exceptional communications skills, written and verbal

Please send resume to jennifer@secondchancetoys.org if interested.