VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES

Workshop Crew

Spirit CaptaIN

What: Our crew arrives at workshops about 1 hour ahead of the workshop start. Workshop Crew volunteers arrive early to help unload cars, set up the check-in table, and prepare for the arrival of workshop attendees. Once folks start arriving Workshop Crew volunteers will check people in and ensure waivers are signed. 

Location: In-Person

Key Responsibilities

  • Unload cars and set up workshop gear

  • Staff the check-in table

  • Ensure waivers are signed

  • Support with merch sales and donations

Time Commitment: 1 Sunday afternoon workshop per month

What: We strive to create a workshop space that is energetic, supportive, and inspiring. Spirit Captain volunteers are folks who bring energy, zeal, and affirmations to workshop attendees. 

Location: In-Person

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up the speaker and queue up some tunes

  • Greet people as they arrive

  • Offer nametags

  • Show folks where they can put their things, go to the bathroom, and get water

  • Attend the workshop and cheer others on as they practice their defense skills

  • Coordinate the group photo at the end of the workshop

Time Commitment: 1 Sunday afternoon workshop per month

Talk of the Town

What: There are many opportunities to engage people at community events through tabling and attendance. Talk of the Town volunteers are well versed in FLAG’s mission and upcoming opportunities to engage with us. Volunteers set up FLAG’s tabling kit with brochures, swag, and merch and chat with event attendees.

Location: In-Person

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pick up tabling kit ahead of volunteer shift

  • Arrive to community event early to set up

  • Sit at table and offer open and engaging presence to engage event attendees

  • Share information about FLAG and how to get involved

  • Pass out swag and sell merch

Time Commitment: 1 event per month; likely weekend or evening shifts

Extra Extra! Flyer Distributor

What: We share information about workshops in a variety of ways including physical flyers! Volunteers pick up flyers ahead of workshops and post around town at local businesses and community boards.

Location: In-Person

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Pick up flyers at least 2 weeks ahead of workshop

  • Distribute flyers at local businesses and community boards in the locality of the workshop

Time Commitment: 3 hours per month