Want to get involved? Come join us for one of our volunteer days.
We meet every week:
Weekdays: We meet at various coffee shops such as Coffee Cat, Reds, Pierre LaFond, etc. to do our work.
Saturdays: 10:30am – 11am @ Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
Stay the whole time or just 10 minutes. It’s up to you.
Everyone is invited [...]
Starting this month, we’ll be having a designated volunteer day every month here at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara for all those with the time and inclination to attend. The first official AKSB Volunteer Day will be tomorrow, Saturday, October 24th at 10:30am. Members of the community are invited to attend, as well as AKSB members.
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This week marks the launch of the iParticipate initiative – an initiative to urge viewers to give back to their communities. The LA Times wrote an excellent article informing readers of the details.
Discerning television viewers may notice a recurrent theme on their favorite shows this week. The doctors on ABC’s “Private Practice” give homeless teenagers [...]
We’re currently seeking candidates to expand and restructure our board of directors. Some specific positions include:
Board Secretary
Board Treasurer
Directors
Board responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach & advocacy
Fundraising
If you would like to be involved or know of someone who you think would be a “good fit” for our organization, please contact our Executive Director, Lia Suzuki [...]
Description
We are looking for organized individuals for administrative tasks.
Duties
Welcoming prospective students and parents upon their arrival for their trial class
Registering trial students and new students
Making follow-up calls / emails
Help in event planning and execution
Data management
Being a conduit between the Executive Director and Head Administrator in various administrative matters
Skills
must be comfortable with people
administrative functions
computer
Minimum Commitment
3 months
Time [...]
Lots of people say they really want to get involved with our organization, but they don’t have the time to volunteer or they have a bad knee so they can’t train, or they don’t know much about nonprofits, or with this economic crisis they can’t afford to donate. Well here’s a really simple way to [...]
Description
We’re looking for someone to raise awareness, through the use of social media. We already have accounts set up on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. (Click on the icons above to check them out…) We just need people to help promote them and grow the networks.
Skills
Must be familiar with social media [...]
Description
We are looking for a creative individual to be in charge of our weekly e-newsletter about the work we’re doing for with the kids of Santa Barbara. Duties could vary depending on your ideas, but would most probably include all or some of the following:
Student Interviews
Taking photos at classes, testings, and other special events (We [...]
Description
Experienced grant writer needed for group working with Aikido for At-Risk Youth.
Skills
Experience in grant writing and the ability to research grant opportunities
Minimum Commitment
3 months or “per project”
Email or call 805-870-5437
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Description
We’re looking for people to procure donations and sponsorships for our kids’ programs from individuals and businesses.
Skills
Professional and a positive attitude
Previous experience and knowledge in sponsorships and/or marketing preferred, but not required
Excellent oral communication skills
Self-motivated
Email or call 805-870-5437
Registered with:
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