We are incredibly grateful for the diverse volunteers who join our organization, dedicating their time and talent to help combat poverty through our mission of supporting young students at an elementary school in Haiti. From day one, our nonprofit has welcomed high school and university students nationwide who need community service hours, want to practice their skills, build their resume, and aspire to gain recognition through scholarships and special awards. Thanks to our remote structure, anyone with a compassionate heart can contribute from anywhere.
We raise awareness for our organization through word of mouth, various exhibitions, and our presence on Handshake. So, what is Handshake?
Handshake is a widely-used career services platform that connects university students and recent graduates with volunteer opportunities, and internships. It provides a centralized space where organizations can post relevant listings tailored to students, making it easier for them to find opportunities that align with their career interests.
It starts with students creating a profile on Handshake and receiving personalized recommendations based on their major, skills, and aspirations, allowing them to focus on opportunities that match their backgrounds. Additionally, students can message Itiah Angels for Learning directly via Handshake expressing their interest in our organization and initiatives. Once we receive and review their resume to determine their expertise, we then invite the applicants to join our biweekly committee meeting held virtually on Wednesdays at 6:15 PM Eastern Time. During the committee meeting, applicants introduce themselves, connect with other volunteers, and specify the department and role they wish to serve in.
If the applicants demonstrate an alignment to the organization, they are then provided their onboarding documents to begin their term with our organization. It is a very simple process. THis platform has proven to be highly beneficial to both our organizations and those students who wish to gain new experiences through service.
These positions are currently available:
Executive Director in training – Establish boardroom best practice to promote growth
Grant research Fellow – work with Founder to source information for grant writing
Event Planning Fellow– to support our annual gala event planning
Writing Fellow– write creative messages to submit mass mailings to our newsletter subscribers
Volunteer Coordinator Fellow – onboard new volunteers and coordinate teams’ activities
Outreach Fellow – write and send out emails to spread awareness of our organization
Design your own position – also offered with the approval of management
Overall, our volunteer program provides professionals, High school and College students hands-on personal and career development experience, and the ability to develop their leadership skills in a nurturing and caring environment. Its overall objective is for all of us to increase self-confidence while cultivating a sense of purpose.
Last but not least, we joyfully welcome the following volunteers to our organization:
- Sherri Plummer-Donor Engagement & Appreciation Specialist
- Jeevan Sailesh- Social Media Coordinator
- Regina Fontanelli- Writer/ Newsletter team
- Sneha Sailesh- Graphic Designer/ Newsletter team
- Angela Morgan – Gala Decor Planner
- Carolle Appellson- (Gala decor) Craft & Art with students
Spanish 
English