About this Opportunity
Restore NYC is a nonprofit organization making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States.
Host a group of entrepreneurs at your workplace for a shadowing day. *We are looking for both bilingual Spanish/English speakers and English speakers!*
Inform, inspire, and support our entrepreneurs in their path to starting or growing their businesses, by giving them a chance to see a business behind the scenes.
Duties and responsibilities
- Host a group of entrepreneurs for a half day or full day at your place of work
- Brainstorm the shadowing day’s agenda
- Provide a tour of your business / manufacturing factory / co-working place
- Allow entrepreneurs to sit in on any business calls or shadow errands/tasks
- Explain processes and rationale behind business operations and decisions
- Provide time of Q&A
Training requirements
- 1 hr general volunteer orientation & background check
- 30 minute call with the entrepreneurship manager to plan out the shadowing day
Skills and qualifications
- Looking for both Spanish speaking and English speaking entrepreneurs
- Trauma informed and cultural humility
- Clear communicator and open to questions
- Flexible with time
- Unafraid to be honest and real about business challenges
Time commitment required
- Half day or full day of work - open to whatever hours work best, even if it’s just a 2 hr workplace visit
Benefits to the volunteer
- Provide entrepreneurs an opportunity to see a real-life business in action
Expectations of volunteers
- Clear communication to schedule the shadowing day, and communicate any challenges early on
- Provide entrepreneurs with your uninterrupted time and attention during the shadowing day, and/or slot other co-workers/employees in to provide coverage
- Have a professional working environment and ensure that clients feel safe and taken care of
- Maintain survivor confidentiality
What volunteers can expect from the organization
- Ongoing staff support to check in and assist with any needs
- Scheduling help to coordinate with clients
- Day of staff chaperone
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