How can you help out at the DC Pagan community center? Well, that's a great question! There are several committees already formed to do the work of the organization that would love your help. And, there are a few committees about to form (programming, marketing, and fundraising) who also need folks to dedicate time. To get started with a project, join one of the google groups below or email the trustee for that project.
If you have any questions, send Iris Firemoon a message at iris@openhearth.org.
Board of Governors
Chair: Iris Firemoon
Contact: iris@openhearth.org
Responsibilities: The board is responsible providing a space for the DC Pagan community center, recruiting volunteers to fulfill the mission of the foundation, and filling in where necessary. Board members are expected to be involved with multiple areas of the foundation. Some board members serve as officers and have additional duties. Trustees of the board sign on to work on one project, such as the trustee for Pagans' Night Out or the library trustee, but they do not have a vote at board meetings. All committees report directly to the board, and the board is responsible for approving budgets and plans of each committee.
Current Status: Meeting Thursday, January 12th at 7:30pm (limited to board members and trustees)
How to get involved: Prospective board members must members of the OHF in good standing. They must serve as a trustee on at least one project for three to six months before filling out an application for the board. Candidates will then be interviewed by the board. A majority vote by the board will confirm a new governor. Email iris@openhearth.org to get started.
Library Committee
Trustee - Eric Eldritch
Contact: eldritch@openhearth.org
Responsibilities: The library committee is responsible for cataloging, caring for, and developing policies for lending books in the OHF library.
Current Status: Meeting again sometime this week and/or next week to continue reviewing and cataloging books.
How to get involved: email Eldritch (eldritch@openhearth.org)
Front Desk Volunteer Team
Chair - Iris Firemoon
http://groups.google.com/group/ohffrontdesk
Responsibilities: Front desk volunteers are responsible for manning the front desk when either of the two rooms are rented, as well as during general open hours. Front desk volunteers are responsible for opening and closing the center, signing up new members and sponsors, answering questions about the foundation and membership, making room reservations, processing membership payments, checking in and out library books, routing center mail and phone calls, and other duties as needed.
Current Status: Continuing to schedule for January. Will schedule volunteers for February starting January 23rd.
How to get involved: email Iris (iris@openhearth.org) for an application. Once an application is submitted, a candidate may be asked meet at the center for a quick interview. New front desk volunteers will be schedule three shifts with someone else on staff before being scheduled alone.
Programming Committee
http://groups.google.com/group/ohfprogramming
Responsibilities: The OHF programming committee is responsible for scheduling, planning, and executing community building events. These events include, but are not limited to Pagans' Night Out, witches' faires, Pagan Leadership Conference, International Pagan Coming Out Day, and other social nights. The programming committee is also responsible for maintaining the DC/MD/VA community events calendar, as well as processing room reservations at the center.
Current Status: Newly forming. Meeting on January 19th at 7:30pm at the community center.
How to get involved: Join the google group above and come to the meeting.
Fundraising Committee
https://groups.google.com/group/ohffundraising
Responsibilities: The OHF fundraising committee is responsible for raising money to maintain and grow the DC Pagan community center. This committee is responsible for developing membership and sponsorship, developing and executing plans to encourage major giving, planning and planning and executing large and small fundraising events. Fundraisers include Persephone's Masquerade, the DC Witches Ball, pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, cookbook fundraiser, wine fundraiser, and more.
Current Status: Newly forming. Meeting on January 26th at 7:30pm at the community center.
How to get involved: Join the google group above and come to the meeting.
Marketing Committee
http://groups.google.com/group/ohfmarketing
Responsibilities:The OHF marketing committee is responsible for outreach and promotions of most OHF activities. This can include, but is not limited to, coordinating an OHF outreach table at area events (Greenman festival, PPD's, Capital Pride, and more), creating marketing materials (tri-folds, pamphlets, press kit, hand outs, etc), putting up flyers at area locations, and creating a monthly newsletter.
Current Status: Newly forming. Meeting on February 9th at 7:30pm at the community center.
How to get involved: Join the google group above and come to the meeting.
Art Exhibition Committee
Trustee-Angela Raincatcher
Contact: exhibition@openhearth.org
Responsibilities: The art exhibition committee is responsible for seeking out, collecting, and installing art on the wall of the DC Pagan community center for show and sale.
Current Status: First exhibition installed. Next exhibition in the works for the middle of the year.
How to get involved: email Angela (exhibition@openhearth.org)
Security and Safety Committee
Trustee: Frank Stormcatcher
Contact: frank@openhearth.org
Responsibilities: The security committee is responsible for outfitting the community center with security and safety needs and policies, which include, but is not limited to, fire, theft, injury, emergency, etc. Builds relationships with neighborhood watch, and encourages the organization to build relationships with the local neighborhood.
Current Status: In the process of acquiring first round of supplies, such as smoke detectors, first aid kit, etc.
How to get involved: Contact: frank@openhearth.org
