Professionals In Action - Current Projects
As of April 29, 2008
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Organization: |
(Various Adult Recovery organizations) |
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Project: |
Organize workshops for clients of Adult Recovery programs. Topics can range from personal budgeting, career advice, healthy living, or motivational. |
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PIA Volunteer: |
Trainer / Speaker (4 to 5 volunteers) – organize 3 to 4 workshops. |
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Application Due: |
On-going |
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Organization: |
Father’s Heart |
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Project: |
Configure donated computers with networking and backup capability for office administration usage. |
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PIA Volunteer: |
System Administrator / Network Specialist (2 - 3 volunteers) – assess the condition of donated computers; assemble, configure and network 4 working computers with backup capability. |
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Application Due: |
May 23, 2008 |
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Project Duration: |
June to July, 2008 |
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Organization: |
Rescue |
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Project: |
Promotional campaign for Rescue Alliance, a collaboration effort among Christian organizations including Bowery Mission, NYC Rescue Mission, NYC Relief, and St. Paul’s House, to provide a positive alternative for every street homeless person in Manhattan during this winter. |
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PIA Volunteer: |
Brand Strategist (1 volunteer) – design logo, brand name, and slogan for the Rescue Alliance Marketing Strategist (1-2 volunteers) – strategize and implement a marketing plan through different media venues. Graphic Designer (2 to 3 volunteers) – design templates for brochures, flyers and subway posters. |
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Application Due: |
May 23, 2008 |
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Project Duration: |
June to August, 2008 |
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Organization: |
Rescue |
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Project: |
Procure transportation and communication equipments for homeless outreach campaign; Acquire food and toiletry supplies to be distributed to the homeless. |
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PIA Volunteer: |
Procurer (1-2 volunteers) – contact prospective vendors / donors for potential sponsorship |
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Application Due: |
May 23, 2008 |
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Project Duration: |
June to August, 2008 |
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Organization: |
Rescue |
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Project: |
Design an informative website as part of the promotional campaign for Rescue Alliance |
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PIA Volunteer: |
Website Designer / Programmer (2 – 3 volunteers) – design, implement and launch the website |
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Application Due: |
May 23, 2008 |
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Project Duration: |
June to August, 2008 |