Select a volunteer opportunity that benefits your education, training, experience, interests or one where you think you will be able to learn from working with others and make a valuable contribution. Contact the Stafford Branch to find out more about the following volunteer opportunities:
Armed Services and Veteran Affairs
Works closely with agencies responsible for providing services to members
of the Armed Forces and Veterans to ensure programs are administered
fairly and justly to the minority community.
Communication
Promotes positive images in the media and works to eliminate employment
segregation in radio, television, and other areas of this industry.
Community Coordination
Enlists the support of other community organizations on issues affecting
the interests of minority groups.
Economic Development
Works to preserve and expand economic empowerment through research, partnerships
with public and private entities, and the promotion of business ownership
and homeownership.
Education
Seeks to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public
education.
Finance
Studies the financial needs of the Branch and shall be responsible for
drafting an adequate annual budget.
Freedom Fund
Plans and conducts fundraising activities in conjunction with the Finance
Committee.
Health
Works to promote, protect and maintain the health of the community by advocating
for equal access to health education, treatment, care and research.
Housing
Studies housing conditions in the community and addresses complaints while
opposing all restrictive housing practices.
Labor and Industry
Works to eliminate discriminatory employment practices with regard to wages,
training, promotion and dismissals.
Legal Redress
Investigates all cases reported, supervises all litigation in which the
Hanover Branch interested and serves as liaison to the National Office.
Life Membership
Focuses solely on recruiting Life Members and sponsors a continuing program
to this end.
Membership
Works to maintain and increase membership by organizing membership campaigns,
soliciting new members and securing renewals.
Political Action
Works to increase the number of registered voters, seeks the repeal of
racially discriminatory legislation and improve the administration of
justice.
Press and Publicity
Secures publicity for the work of the Branch and the Association and serves
as liaison to The CRISIS.
Religious Affairs
Works to give moral and ethical interpretation to civil rights initiatives
and enlist the support of religious groups of all denominations.
Youth Work
Coordinates programs and serves as advisors and mentors for senior and
youth groups.
