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A Faith That Does Justice is a volunteer program that depends upon the donations of the time, talent and treasure of its participants.

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Volunteering with A Faith That Does Justice

A Faith That Does Justice is a volunteer program that depends upon the donations of the time, talent and treasure of its participants.

Some volunteers offer their time as telephone callers who reach out to our diverse and growing community about our workshops, Community Meetings, and our English for Speakers of Other Languages ministry (ESOL). Some serve as office assistants, or as coordinators and greeters at these same events. And some participate as teachers in our ESOL ministry, or by publicizing our program to socially conscious groups in the Boston area.
Other volunteers offer talents that help drive the mission of A Faith That Does Justice. These include the input of financial consultants, program developers, accountants, and people from different walks of life who offer direction and insight into possible new avenues of growth for our program to consider.
Still other volunteers offer their treasure to support and expand our growing program. We need the financial assistance of people of good will as we reach out to more and more of the vulnerable people in our midst. Please know that as a predominantly volunteer organization we have minimal overhead expenses. Consequently, the majority of any offering you make will reach people in need. Just fill out the donation form and follow the user-friendly instructions to make your donation to our work. Alternatively, you may also send a donation by mail to A Faith That Does Justice at the address listed on this website.

Please consider offering some of your time, talent and treasure to the work we have begun. Those who have joined us in this important journey feel a sense of fulfillment and even ownership of the work we are doing on behalf of those in need. It is a beautiful transformation to experience and worthy of your consideration.

Thank you for your interest in A Faith That Does Justice. We hope to see you in the coming weeks and months working alongside us in this exciting venture. We all have something to offer, and together we can work for a justice in which all God’s people can experience the basic human dignity they deserve.

Peter W. Gyves, SJ, MD
Founder and Director

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Volunteer Opportunities

Leadership Positions

Director of Community Engagement (~ 6 to 8 hours per week)

A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.

The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for formulating and executing the engagement strategy that will enable AFTDJ to fulfill its mission and to achieve its aspiration. Promoting AFTDJ to its stakeholders including followers, volunteers, and social service organizations is the essence of the Director’s role. The increasing reach of AFTDJ and its growing connections and engagement with the communities that it serves are the principal measures of success of the Director of Community Engagement.

Our outreach to stakeholders and its related goals are:

Marginalized People – Build engagement with communities of marginalized people, provide events that are targeted to marginalized people, and increase their participation in our workshops, community meetings and live stream events
Organizations that Serve Marginalized People – Build partnerships with organizations that served marginalized people, so we are better able to understand and meet the needs of the marginalized and to develop opportunities for our followers to put their faith in action by directly serving the marginalized
Followers – Strengthen our engagement with followers and increase participation at community meetings, workshops and live stream events
Divinity Schools and Church Leaders – Obtain contributions to The Weekly Word and speaking engagements for Fr. Peter

The Director of Community Engagement will work closely with the AFTDJ Director of Operations, Founder and Executive Director, Director of Advancement, Director of Events and Public Relations Consultant in carrying out responsibilities. The Director of Community Engagement will provide leadership and oversight to other AFTDJ volunteers engaged in outreach efforts.

Director of Events (~ 8 to 12 hours per week)

We are seeking a creative Director of Events to develop and execute 3 Community Meetings, 4 English and 3 Spanish Workshops annually. The ideal candidate can:

Lead an event from idea generation to execution
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized to keep event planning on schedule
- Enjoys working collaboratively with other AFTDJ volunteers
- Able to develop a plan and follow through and make needed modifications as the plan unfolds
- Has an event schedule that provides ample time for publicity
- Plan, organize, and run pre-event meetings with event panelists and AFTDJ volunteers to ensure a successful event
- Assist with recruitment of Community Meeting Panelists and Workshop presenters
- Recruit volunteers for in-person Community Meetings
- Maintain a pipeline of potential workshop presenters
- Work on different events concurrently
Organize and run virtual meetings
- Able to assist with setting up a Zoom webinar by providing event description, questions for registrants
- Comfortable with or willing to learn about various Zoom webinar and meeting controls
- Comfortable with or willing to learn about roles in a webinar: Host, Co-Host, Panelist, Attendee
- Able to hold a practice session in preparation for a Community Meeting
Work closely with the Directors of Community Engagement, Volunteer Engagement, and Marketing & Communications to increase event attendance
Send event flyers to partner organizations according to publicity schedule
Manage volunteer callers, including creating call lists & instructions, to promote events to partner organization

Community Engagement Positions

Community Engagement Ambassador (~ 4 hours per week)

Community Engagement Ambassador (~ 4 hours per week)

A Faith That Does Justice, Inc. (AFTDJ) is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. We aspire to be heard in our communities as the voice of the most vulnerable among us.

The Community Engagement Ambassador, as a member of the Community Outreach Committee, plays a key role in promoting AFTDJ to marginalized people, institutions, and social service organizations. Increasing the reach of AFTDJ and its growing connections and engagement with the communities that it serves are the principal measures of success of the Community Engagement Ambassador.

Community Engagement Committee outreach to stakeholders and related goals are:

Marginalized People – Build engagement with communities of marginalized people, attend events that are targeted to marginalized people.
Organizations that Serve Marginalized People – Strengthen relationships with organizations that serve marginalized communities, so we are better able to meet the needs of the marginalized

The Community Engagement Ambassador will work closely with the Director of Community Engagement and other members of Community Engagement Committee as well as the Community Engagement Fellow in carrying out the responsibilities of Community Engagement Ambassador.

Qualifications:
Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, Creole or other commonly spoken language in the city of Boston
Commitment to the mission and vision of A Faith That Does Justice in the interfaith spirit.
Resident of Boston or surrounding cities and towns.

Phone caller (short assignments of 10 calls per week)

A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.

A phone caller for AFTDJ is asked to call our followers to connect with them, thank them for their participation, and ask for their feedback, and for their support. The calls made are to inform people about upcoming events and programs, to ask for their assistance in promoting those programs, to seek other volunteers, to seek assistance from collaborating organizations on a specific project, and to seek financial contributions from prospective donors.

On each assignment, a phone caller will utilize an AFTDJ script and talking points and a call list with contact information. We welcome multilingual callers.

The duties and responsibilities of a phone caller:

Delivering scripted talks that describe the purpose of the call
Being a good listener, having empathy, treating each call individually and focusing on the other party
Persuading the other party to act consistent with the purpose of the call
Explaining the AFTDJ mission and vision
Describing AFTDJ programs
Answering questions about AFTDJ or referring questions to others in AFTDJ
Obtaining the other party’s contact information such as name and address
Recording highlights of the interaction with other parties, results of the call and requests from the other party
Following up assigned calls that have not yet been completed

English for Speakers of Other Languages Positions

ESOL Teacher (~6 hours per week)

A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.

Why teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)? 

Use teaching to serve social justice and build your own teaching skills. Help adult learners in vulnerable populations develop the language skills needed to obtain employment and to live successfully in this country. Through its interfaith mission to foster meaningful relationships and build solidarity with immigrants, the ESOL program of A Faith That Does Justice creates an expanded community network for teacher assistants as well as students. 

Course Description

15 weeks long, two days of 2-hour sessions per week 
Approximately 10 students grouped by proficiency levels (Beginner & Intermediate) 
Classes are virtual using Zoom
Students are adults
Teacher are supported by ESOL Relationship Managers (mentors)

Teacher Commitment and Expectations 

Teach 1-3 sessions over a 12-month period 
Adapt provided curriculum to the needs of students 
Be present and prepared for all sessions
Be able to effectively to host a Zoom meeting and to use Zoom controls such as chat, screen sharing, break out rooms, etc.
(Training may be available to refresh or teach some technical skills.)

Is this right for me? 

Teachers should speak English as a native but do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English. While prior teaching experience is preferred, it is not required. We seek teachers who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. AFTDJ is an interfaith program; members of all faiths and beliefs are welcome as both students and teachers. 

Full Time Teacher vs. Substitute? 

A Full Time Teacher would be expected to teach class twice a week for a 12-week period. After being briefed on the lesson plan and expectations for the class, a Substitute Teacher would be expected to be able to step in for Full Time Teacher on short notice in cases where the Full Time Teacher is not able to make a class.  

Interested? Next Steps: 

For more information, visit www.faith-justice.org/education 
Apply at https://bit.ly/AFTDJvol and a member of our team will be in contact with you

ESOL Teacher Assistant (~6 hours per week)

Why teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)? 

Course Description

15 weeks long, two days of 2-hour sessions per week 
Approximately 10 students grouped by proficiency levels (Beginner & Intermediate) 
Classes are virtual using Zoom
Students are adults
Teacher Assistants are supported by ESOL Tutors and Student Relationship Managers (mentors)

Teacher Assistant Commitment and Expectations 

Assist the Teacher during 1-3 sessions over a 12-month period 
Adapt provided curriculum to the needs of students 
Be present and prepared for all sessions
Be able to effectively to host a Zoom meeting and to use Zoom controls such as chat, screen sharing, break out rooms, etc.
(Training may be available to refresh or teach some technical skills.)

Is this right for me? 

Teacher Assistants do not need to be bilingual as classes are taught in English, but the ability to speak Spanish is helpful. While prior teaching assistant experience is preferred, it is not required. We seek Teaching Assistants who are patient, engaging and dedicated to the mission of empowerment through education. AFTDJ is an interfaith program; members of all faiths and beliefs are welcome as both students and teachers. 

Full Time Teacher Assistant vs. Substitute Teacher Assistant? 

A Full Time Teacher Assistant would be expected to participate in class sessions twice a week for a 15-week period. A Substitute Teacher Assistant would be expected to be able to step in for Full Time Teacher Assistant on short notice in cases where the Full Time Teacher Assistant is not able to make a class.  

Interested? Next Steps: 

For more information, visit www.faith-justice.org/education 
Apply at https://bit.ly/AFTDJvol and a member of our team will be in contact with you

ESOL Student Relationship Manager (~ 2 to 4 hours per week)

The Student Relationship Manager (SRM) is a mentor to a small number of prospective, current, and former adult English Language Learners. While they have no teaching or tutoring responsibilities, SRMs mentor and support students so they get the most benefit possible from participation in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program of A Faith That Does Justice. Doing so requires SRMs to have frequent engagement with students, teachers, and tutors. The SRM must have strong interpersonal skills and speak English and one of the many primary languages of our students, including Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, French, Russian, Arabic, Romanian, Turkish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Swahili, Congolese, and others, preferably as a native.

Duties include:

Frequent engagement by email, text, and phone calls with each student to provide recognition of their efforts and acknowledge the challenges of learning a new language.
Encourage active and on-going attendance and follow up with any student who is absent to offer genuine concern, help, and support in an “all out” effort to enable the students to obtain the best from the program.
Surveys students on class content and value to the student
Identify health and social services needed by a student and work with the Director of the ESOL Program to refer the student to organizations providing the needed the services.
Periodically meet with the Lead SRM to discuss overall student needs and resources available to them.
Provide “light weight” technical support to any student needing assistance with accessing or downloading apps required for class.
Recruit new ESOL students.
Maintain contact with former ESOL students and monitor their progress.
Encourage students to actively participate in AFTDJ Community Meetings and Workshops
Support AFTDJ public communications by relating non confidential student experiences and stories in support of the program.

Marketing & Communications Positions

Communication Specialist (~ 2 to 5 hours per week)

The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting the AFTDJ Director of Communications in our social media, email and other outreach efforts. The principal activities are:

Publicity and social media outreach

Support email campaigns

Develop newsletters, blog posts and social media posts

Maintain Social Media presence

Google Ads Grant Manager (~ 1 to 3 hours per week)

A Faith That Does Justice has received a grant for Google Ads and is seeking a volunteer to assist in the planning, management, and optimization of ad campaigns. In this role, you will be the hands-on manager and will be responsible for setup, management, ongoing optimization, and implementation.

Job Role

Manage Google Ads account
Participate in forming, monitoring and optimizing effective strategies that reach intended audiences
Assist communication team in keyword selection and audience targeting
Monitor ads grant budget and adjust bids to gain better ROI
Track KPIs and produce reports to assess performance and pinpoint issues
Assist in writing attractive and concise copy for adverts
Recommend ways to reduce risk of click fraud

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in digital marketing
Experience in data analysis and reporting
Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing concepts
Familiarity with Google Ads
Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel)
Excellent communication skills
Analytical thinking

Technology Positions

ESOL Mobile Device Manager (~ 2 hours per week after initial device deployment)

ESOL Mobile Device Manager (~ 2 hours per week after initial device deployment)

AFTDJ has 40 iPads and 15 Samsung Galaxy Tablets that it lends to students in its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. These devices are primarily used to support online learning using the Zoom app. AFTDJ is seeking an experienced Mobile Device Manager to develop and implement a mobile device management (MDM) program utilizing Miradore. The program should include device registration, device configuration, business policy implementation and installation of the Zoom app on each device. The Mobile Device Manager will also be responsible to maintain the MDM program, to manage changes in device users, and to support users who encounter device difficulties arising from the MDM program. Other volunteers are responsible for the inventory of physical devices and their deployment, recovery, and redeployment.

Role Requirements

Recent experience in mobile device management. Specific experience with Miradore is preferred
Engage with other volunteer leaders to create the MDM program and policies and procedures
Create and administer program-specific user training materials, as needed
Engage with other volunteers as necessary on the physical deployment, recovery, and redeployment of devices
Provide periodic updates on status and priorities to other volunteer leaders
US residency

WordPress Website Administrator (1 ~ 3 hours per week)

Our website is implemented on WordPress and integrates with Salesforce CRM and Donorbox, a donor payment system. We are seeking a person with WordPress skills and experience to maintain the website. Following is a list of tasks that the website administrator may encounter. Despite the number of tasks on the list, the administrator’s activities will largely center on Posts & Pages and Media and Files.

Site-wide
⦁ Update WordPress Core
⦁ Edit Dashboard
⦁ Manage Settings: General, Writing, Reading, Discussion, Permalinks
⦁ Import & export content from the Tools menu
⦁ Use HTML & JavaScript code in posts, pages, comments & widgets

Plugins
⦁ Install, Activate, Update, Edit & Delete plugins
⦁ Maintain the integrations between WordPress and:
⦁ Salesforce CRM
⦁ Donorbox
⦁ Develop new integrations as needed

Themes
⦁ Install, Switch, Update, Edit & Delete themes
⦁ Maintain Divi Builder & Divi Overlays
⦁ Edit Widgets, Menus, Custom Background & Custom Header
⦁ Access the Customizer

Users
⦁ Create, Edit, Promote & Remove users

Posts & Pages
⦁ Add New, Publish, Edit & Delete posts/pages (essentially, completely manage all site content)
⦁ Manage all taxonomies (categories, tags, etc.)

Media & Files
⦁ Upload and edit all media files

Comments
⦁ Add, Edit, Delete & Moderate all comments

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