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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
NASJA's mission is to encourage welcoming and inclusive communities by collaborating with local residents and organizations to promote social justice.
ELECTED POSITIONS
ELECTED POSITIONS
Administration: monthly meetings + regular communications and tasks
President (1) - Oversees the entire organization, facilitates any issues that arise in the organization, acts as a spokesperson for the organization, is a member of the Board, and attends all Board meetings.
Vice President(s) (1-2) - Liaison between Action Groups. Collects regular updates from Organizers
Communications Director(s) (1-2) - Keeps track of membership, website, and social media presence, and keeps a list of all interested parties: groups, organizations, etc.
Clerks (2) - Take notes at all admin meetings, develop newsletters and email blasts.
Board of Directors: quarterly meetings + semi-regular communications and tasks
Board Members (9) - Uphold the mission of NASJA, keeping all members accountable for equity and inclusivity.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Action Group Organizers (unlimited) - Organize, inform, and manage an action group focused on a specific, local, and relevant social justice task and/or goal.
Action Group Members (unlimited) - Can join one or more Action Groups depending on personal time and energy available.
Action Groups
Action Groups
2021 Action Groups
2021 Action Groups
While these action groups were last active in 2021, they provide inspiring examples of community-led efforts for justice, inclusion, and equity. If you’re passionate about making our community more inclusive and are interested in volunteering or starting similar initiatives, please reach out! Your support and energy can help build on the foundation these groups have created and continue the work toward a better future for the Nashoba Area and surrounding towns.
Affordable Housing Promotion
Goal: to educate and promote the positive aspects of affordable housing by organizing a social and traditional media campaign.
Art Show
Goal: To promote diversity and community through art by organizing a community art show.
BLM Rallies
Goal: To show up for marginalized groups within our community and stand in solidarity against hate and discrimination through peaceful demonstrations.
Bolton Library Collaboration
Goal: To diversify the library collection by including more works from Black people, Indigenous people, People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and authors with disabilities.
Bolton PD Collaboration
Goal: To partner with the police department in moving policies and procedures forward.
Book Club
Goal: To have open hearts and minds around issues of injustice in all its forms.
JEDI
Goal: To partner with the Stow town government to support civic structures and actions that create and sustain a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.
Lancaster Thayer Memorial Library Collaboration
Goal: To diversify the library collection by including more works from Black people, Indigenous people, People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and authors with disabilities.
Lancaster PD Collaboration
Goal: To partner with the police department in moving policies and procedures forward.
Little Free Diverse Library
Goal: Creating free opportunities to learn about diversity and equity through literature for all ages.
Pride
Goal: To celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and LGBTQIA+ residents in our community by organizing an annual community event.
Randall Library Collaboration
Goal: To diversify the library collection by including more works from Black people, Indigenous people, People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and authors with disabilities.
Stow PD Collaboration
Goal: To partner with the police department in moving policies and procedures forward.
NASJA Handbook/Group Norms
Goal: To create a simple, thoughtful, and equitable code of conduct for our members and organization.
Information Resources
Goal: Four-point document giving resources for a given topic.
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