Recruitment drive for indigenous youth exchange nonprofit organization seeks volunteers

Written by Sylvia Dean


ATAYAL is seeking to recruit new, skilled members from a variety of backgrounds to serve as volunteers. An organization that supports the preservation and celebration of indigenous cultures around the world, ATAYAL depends on the work of those who choose to offer their time, expertise and creativity to further the progress of the program.


“As our organization grows in scope and facilitates more exchanges, we will need to expand our team to support our activities as facilitators,” said Tony Coolidge, Executive Director. “We have been a 100% volunteer organization since our founding, so volunteers are our backbone, and provide the spirit and soul of our mission.”

Volunteers of the greatest need at this time are translators and guides who are bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. Coordinators who can help with the organization of exchange projects are also needed. For experienced professionals, there are positions available to serve as a board member or a member of the Advisory Board to help provide organizational oversight.

“Our heart and soul of our organization are our volunteers,” states Coolidge. He adds that, “People who are inspired by our mission are truly people with big hearts.''

Applicants
We are seeking applicants that have a desire to become involved or learn more about indigenous cultures in Taiwan and across the globe, and have an interest to contribute their unique skills and backgrounds to further our efforts outlined by our mission statement.

Positions Available
Project Volunteers
We have different types of positions available for volunteers on a per project basis. We often need project volunteers for the following areas:
●     Hosts/hostesses
●     Event Coordinators
●     Translators
●     Interpreters
●     Public Relations
●     Media Relations
●     Photographers
●     Videographers

 

Administrative Volunteers
We have several types of positions available for volunteers to serve the ATAYAL organization to support its ongoing operations. Let us know what your experience, talents, and resources are and what interests you. We often need administrative volunteers for the following areas:
●     Coordinators
●     Translators
●     Interpreters
●     Public Relations
●     Media Relations
●     Fundraising Coordinators

Board Members
If you believe you have the experience and resources to truly make a difference in the guidance of the ATAYAL organization, we welcome your submission to be on our Advisory Board or our Board of Directors.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer with ATAYAL, please visit our Volunteer web page at https://www.indigenousbridges.org/volunteers.php. Download and fill out a volunteer application form. You will be contacted by a representative shortly. The volunteer promotion will run from November 9th until January 31st, but prospective volunteers are encouraged to apply even after the drive ends.

The ATAYAL organization is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization registered in Florida and Washington State, USA. Its mission is to preserve indigenous cultures and empower indigenous peoples by building bridges, or cooperation opportunities, that connect indigenous communities around the world. It was founded in 2001, and continues to organize and facilitate indigenous exchanges through its committed staff of volunteers and network of indigenous representatives. To learn more about volunteer opportunities through ATAYAL, please see our website at https://www.indigenousbridges.org. For other questions or more information about this press release, please contact:

Tony Coolidge
Executive Director
ATAYAL organization
Email: info@atayal.org

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