Needs From: Volunteer Memphis

We need volunteers to help breakdown the Walk  from 3:30- 7ish. It will be at 3 locations, but mainly 2. It starts at the 8505 Bert Ferguson Park in Cordova, where the  STEP Up Walk takes place. At 3:30pm we will start to Breakdown the event and load all supplies (tables, waters, boxes, games, etc) left and put them back on the truck. Then  several people will go a half mile down the road and unload a few items at our storage facility, next to Walmart. Then they will go to our office across from the Agricenter (DSAM 154 Timber Creek, Ste 5)

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.    Go to dsamsuds.com if you would like to a Walk Shirt or another Down syndrome walk shirt to support Down Syndrome Awareness Month. dsamsuds.com

Learning to speak English is a vital skill for those new to our community!  You will be working with adult student/s who need to improve their English in a small group (4-5) online. Please join our volunteer team of tutors!  Training and materials provided. Training will take place in August for the Fall Semester.

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy is a 501(c)3 organization that teaches fundamental boxing skills to strengthen the physical, social, and analytical skills of at-risk youth both girls and boys ages 8-17.

The acronym “BEVO” represents our motto: Be Empowered Victorious Ones

Our Mission: To keep at-risk youth off the streets.

We utilized boxing as an intervention strategy through our Boxing Plus Mentoring program to empower youth.

Board of Director Recruitment

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy is currently recruiting for Board of Directors who are passionate advocates for youth empowerment.

We are recruiting interested candidates that have a strong emphasis of experience in one or more of the varied areas of business skills, i.e., administrative, accounting, legal, marketing, and fundraising expertise, as well as those connected to the community.

We currently have openings for the following volunteer board member roles: Board Secretary, Bookkeeper/Treasurer, Marketing/Public Relations/social media Director, and Advisory Board Member positions.

Board Members are responsible for supporting the academy’s mission and providing strategic guidance regarding outreach initiatives, participating in fundraising efforts, and leveraging their expertise and networks to support our vision. Board meetings are held quarterly. Special meetings are only scheduled, as necessary. On average, annually there are no more than 5- 6 meetings a year. The average volunteer hours per month are about 8 hours a month.

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy is located at the Hickory Ridge Mall.    Please visit our website at www.bevoboysfitnessacademy.com for more information about our program.

We have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BEVOBOYS/

Interested candidates, please contact LeaRaya Cole with any questions or inquires.   

LeaRaya Cole

Executive Director

901.610.1410

Bevo Boys Fitness Academy

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Are you personable, and do you enjoy chatting on the phone? If yes, MIFA has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you that can be done in the comfort of your home!

On Thursdays and Fridays, our MiPhone Buddy volunteers call up to 10 of our senior homebound clients who receive Meals on Wheels. They check-in and let them know we are thinking of them - and provide some sunshine in their, many times, isolated day! Encouraging words can make all the difference! Please respond to this need and MIFA will send you the link to our website or visit our website for more information and fill out an application while there: https://community.mifa.org/phonebuddystarthere

***A minimum 3-month commitment and background check is required.

Our organization is in need of Instagram Reel and TikTok content creation. The Volunteer will work directly with Marketing Director to plan and execute social media content. Content creation will require Volunteer to drive to local rescues/shelters to interact with rescue animals. Editing and admin work can be done off-site. 

A.M.E.N. FOR WOMEN MINISTRIES is in need of someone that is skilled in Digital Marketing to promote our organization, and its current and ongoing needs.

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