The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
As the state's only volunteer-driven homeschool organization, VaHomeschoolers has one paid part-time employee - a lobbyist. This means that the bulk of the work is done by our volunteers, homeschool parents, like you, who feel strongly about supporting homeschooling in Virginia and who recognize the importance of an organization like VaHomeschoolers. Consider supporting VaHomeschoolers by volunteering your time and abilities.
For more information and complete job descriptions for any of these positions, please email VaHomeschoolers. When applying, please include a listing of relevant skills and/or any previous experience.
If none of these positions seems to be a fit, but you want to help, email VaHomeschoolers with your areas of interest and skills. Many volunteer opportunities exist, and we can find one that is the right size and scope for you.
Join the Newsletter team! The VaHomeschoolers Newsletter needs a new Layout Designer for our print newsletter, published six times per year. We're looking for a volunteer with print design experience and/or strong motivation and inclination to learn. Responsibilities include taking Word document files and transforming them to print-ready pages, as well as designing our in-house ads. The layout designer works closely with the managing editor, maintains electronic files of newsletters, and uploads pdfs to the printer. This is a deadline-oriented job, and our layout designer should be willing to work through multiple proofs with a willingness to respond to edits and make changes. Experience with Publisher and/or InDesign desirable. Current designer estimates she spends about four hours per issue, but a learning curve may apply. Your design work can be in our members' mailboxes, making a difference for homeschoolers!
Do you have a gift for the written word? Can you take a boring announcement and give it some pizzazz? VaHomeschoolers is seeking several copywriters for specific areas within the organization. These would include writing copy from the Board of Directors for the newsletter, announcements to members, and special project copy. Candidates should be strong writers, willing to be edited, and able to work under deadline.
Are you a detail person who loves to plan events? VaHomeschoolers needs a 2009 Annual Conference Chairperson. This position requires strong management, organizational and communication skills and a long-term commitment. Help bring this valuable and memorable event to homeschoolers across the state.
Not interested in leading the whole event, but still want to be involved with the conference? No problem. There are volunteer opportunities for conference key leaders in catering, hospitality, family programming, speaker coordination, advertising, exhibiting and more.
Assist VaHomeschoolers in filling these help wanted ads. Become our volunteer coordinator and assist in recruitment and placement of volunteers. Experience with databases, or a willingness to learn, is necessary. This position offers a chance to discover all aspects of the organization and to work with the Board of Directors and key volunteers.
VaHomeschoolers seeks an exhibit coordinator to manage the logistical and administrative arrangements for the organization's exhibition at seminars and conferences. The exhibit coordinator will arrange for staffing the booth, updating and printing handouts and maintaining table supplies. This position does not require travel.
VaHomeschoolers seeks a Media Relations volunteer. Responsibilities to include writing and distributing press releases as needed, notifying local community calendars of special VaHomeschoolers events, and cultivating media contacts. Must have strong writing and computer/online skills and be comfortable with various forms of communication (verbal, written, online). Time commitment will vary depending on promotional needs.
The VaHomeschoolers website needs a facelift. We are looking for someone with website design experience who can help us create a new look that better reflects the dynamic, informative organization that we are. Tired of seeing all that green? So are we! Now is your chance to put your skills to good use for a good cause – helping homeschoolers in Virginia get the information they need.
VaHomeschoolers works hard to protect your homeschool freedom and empowers you by giving you the information that helps you homeschool with confidence. This is all a free service to you. But providing these services does cost money without which we could not maintain this site, cover our lobbyists' expenses while they work for you at the Virginia General Assembly, or produce and mail the VaHomeschoolers newsletter. Show how much you value the indispensable services VaHomeschoolers provides you--by joining or donating to VaHomeschoolers! If you are already a member, check out our give-back programs where purchases you normally make can earn money for VaHomeschoolers at no cost to you. When you join or donate to VaHomeschoolers, you are supporting the Old Dominion's only fully inclusive, member directed, and volunteer driven state homeschool association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers is a non-profit public charity with 501(c)(3) status; your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.