Hundreds of Oikocredit volunteers around the world play multiple, important roles in the life and growth of Oikocredit as a thriving organization.
Strong History of Volunteerism
Strong History of Volunteerism
Representing all walks of life and a range of ages, volunteers work mainly through Support Associations in their countries. They are engaged in activities from planning local presentations on microfinance and development issues, to promoting the mission of Oikocredit through communications vehicles, to serving as board members of their associations. They are themselves often investors. And, perhaps most significantly, more than 60 percent of Oikocredit’s investment funds are raised by volunteers through their myriad activities. This spirit of volunteerism sets Oikocredit apart as an investment vehicle.
How U.S. Volunteers are Involved
In the U.S., there is a cadre of active volunteers, some involved with Support Associations. For example:
Alex Morse became a part-time intern with the Western Pennsylvania Support Association, then a volunteer. Most recently, Alex coordinated and publicized WPSA’s 2012 annual meeting, wrote its 2012 annual plan and budget, and created new publicity materials consistent with the organization’s branding.
Charlotte Lott, also a volunteer and a board member of WPSA, brings to the association her expertise as a long-time professor of economics in Chatham University’s Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, where she also conducts research and community service.
As a volunteer, Richard Hodsdon helped launch Oikocredit Northwest USA, a Support Association. Then he served as a founding board member and president of the group. Rick and other volunteers promote Oikocredit with individuals and groups, often in churches which have social justice groups.
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