Rayjon hosts a variety of fundraising events during the year: Trail & Ale, DeGroot’s plant sale, garage sales, mall events, socials and more! Have you got a few hours to spare and are you willing to be a friendly face in a public place? Event helpers generally assist with set-up and take-down, as well as help sell items (coffee, vanilla, Haitian artwork). We’ll provide you with all the training you need and make sure that you have a fun time. Shifts are scheduled according to your availability and preference. 

Leading or Co-leading an annual Rayjon event (i.e. PastaFest, Trail & Ale). We are looking for fresh energy and leadership. Volunteers receive training and support from long-time volunteers to “learn the ropes.” Tasks include working in a collaborative fashion with the event hosts, and coordinating other Rayjon volunteer event helpers. Event leaders also often organize collection of items for raffle, silent auction, etc., and work with the Executive Director to coordinate public engagement aspects of the event, including promotion, messaging, and sharing stories and updates from Haiti/DR.

Acting as a resource, on an occasional basis, to the Executive Director and/or other volunteers. Rayjon would benefit from assistance in making changes to the web site, or the services of a person with graphic artist or marketing skills to provide assistance in creating posters and other promotional material.

From time to time translating documents from English to French or Spanish or Haitian Creole, or alternatively translating from Creole or French or Spanish to English.   Documents are usually general with very few documents considered to be technical in nature.  With more than one translator, translations could be completed at the convenience and comfort level of the translator.

Attending meetings, as called, to work with others to execute Rayjon’s fund development strategy. Persons comfortable with soliciting donations (from new or existing donors) are much needed. Previous fund development experience is highly valued, but not essential.

Visit our TRIPS PAGE to learn more about travel and service opportunities with Rayjon.