Overview: The Outreach Committee oversees external relations to connect Docs in Progress programs and events to efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences and/or the general public. The Outreach Committee’s approaches are linked to Docs In Progress’ mission/vision, and define targets, goals, and milestones for success based on the organization’s strategic objectives.To this end, the Outreach Committee oversees the operation of Media Relations,the Docs In Progress Website, E-mail and Social Media Communications, and Community Outreach. While one does not have to have prior experience with Docs In Progress to help with outreach, there is a special program aimed at engaging Docs In Progress program alumni in outreach efforts called the Docs In Progress Ambassadors Program.
Committee Chair: Amy Wilson
Current Volunteer Needs (updated: April 4, 2011)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- Help represent Docs In Progress and its programs at Information Fairs throughout the region. These generally take place on weekends.
- Grassroots flier outreach at sites throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. We are especially in need of volunteers available for outreach in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Wheaton, and Alexandria.
- Commitment: Available for up to one information fair per month or available 5-10 hours per month for flier outreach. The latter requires one’s own transportation and time to pick up materials at Docs In Progress and deliver them to sites within 7 days of pickup.
WEBSITE
- Updating Docs In Progress website on a regular basis with most of the work focused on updating events.
- Maintain database of Docs In Progress alumni films.
- Commitment: 10 hours per month. Main contact is with Executive Director. Work may be completed onsite or offsite. Must have knowledge and comfort level with WordPress and be able to meet strict deadlines.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE OUTREACH
- Updating Docs In Progress social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, Meet-Up) with an emphasis on events, alumni updates, and news of interest to readers.
- Manage regular Docs In Progress e-mails to promote upcoming events, programs, and the quarterly newsletter.
- Contribute articles and reviews to the Docs Interactive Blog.
- Commitment: 10-15 hours per month. Main contact is with Executive Director. Work may be completed onsite or offsite. Must have knowledge and comfort level with Constant Contact, Facebook Pages, Twitter, and/or WordPress. Reliability and ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines is essential.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Development Committee, please complete the Volunteer Application Form. You will receive follow-up from a member of the Committee.
If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with Docs In Progress, please click here to return to the Main Volunteer Page.
