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Outreach & Communications Assistant (Heart-Led, Community-Focused)

Plate and Pathways

Plate & Pathways is seeking a passionate, upbeat volunteer to help us raise funds for a community center supporting children and families in need.

If you care deeply about people, bring positive energy, and can commit to showing up with creativity and heart, this role is for you. No experience required, just passion, reliability, and a desire to make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Assisting with outreach to community members and local businesses
  • Supporting communications via email, phone calls, and messaging
  • Helping share our mission and fundraising goals with warmth and confidence
  • Tracking outreach efforts to help us stay organized and focused
  • Working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and care

You’ll help by:

  • Assisting with outreach and communications
  • Sharing our mission with community members and local businesses
  • Supporting fundraising efforts through calls, emails, and follow-ups

We provide:

  • Training, scripts, and ongoing support
  • Flexible scheduling
  • A meaningful opportunity to create real impact

Your time will help build safe spaces, nourish families, and support children where it matters most.

Apply on Idealist and join us in making something powerful happen.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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