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Do you have a passion for classic cars? Love helping small businesses grow? Want to get your hands dirty by pitching in to clean a neighborhood? So do our volunteers! Each year hundreds of residents and supporters volunteer their time and energy to make our programs run successfully. So just how do they make an impact? The El Cajon CDC takes a skills-based approach to volunteerism. That means we find a way to utilize your strengths and find a position that has meaning for you.
Special events like Cajon Classic Cruise, Concerts on the Green and Alley Cat Art Walk provide free entertainment, drawing visitors from all over East County and beyond. These events provide the opportunity for residents and community supporters to participate directly by promoting our events and selling raffle tickets. But special events are just one of the reasons Downtown El Cajon is a great place to live, work, play- and volunteer. Other programs include Community Enhancement, providing friendly Ambassadors and the Lend A Hand Program that fosters neighborhood pride. Local businesses also find support from the Economic Development Programs that provide networking opportunities and grants.
If you have experience with community development, economic development, affordable housing or resource development, we want to hear from you! From administrative assistance to membership on our Board of Directors, the El Cajon CDC is always looking for people who want to show they believe in Downtown El Cajon. To get involved, please join us in our office for a Volunteer Open House. The next Open House will take place on Friday, June 6 at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Jenna Miller, Resource Development Associate, at (619) 401-8858.
Volunteer Opportunities
Lend A Hand Saturday Morning Clean-Up Participant
Community Development Organizer
Downtown El Cajon Promoter
Clean & Safe Ambassador Volunteer
Economic Development Volunteer
Receptionist/Administrative Volunteer
Donor Appreciation Volunteer
Fundraising
Are you an expert in your field with an interest in revitalizing Downtown El Cajon? Join one of our leadership committees!
Art, Design, & Heritage Committee
Design Committee
Economic Development Committee
Lend A Hand Advisory Board
Promotion Committee
Resource Development Committee
Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Advertise your business while supporting Downtown El Cajon
Would you like to expose your business to more people in Downtown El Cajon? Whether you're looking to just "get your name out there" or are looking to play a more active role in what we do in Downtown El Cajon, we have the perfect package of opportunities for you. Click here (PDF) to view the 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities and Community Builders Program Package - including all new member benefits, and find out about the many ways we can work together to build your business and Downtown El Cajon!
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Interested in volunteering for the El Cajon CDC? Check out the list of opportunities below. If you find a position that you’re interested in, join us at our next Volunteer Open House to learn more about our organization.
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Lend A Hand Saturday Morning Clean-Up Participant |
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Help beautify Downtown El Cajon! The Lend A Hand program celebrates the uniqueness of Downtown El Cajon, increases pride and ownership in the community, and encourages relationship building among community members. If you are looking to make a difference, love being outdoors, and enjoy being in a team atmosphere, this is the perfect position for you! Volunteers work together to collect trash, sweep streets, rake landscapes, and remove graffiti.
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Community Development Organizer |
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Join us in making Downtown El Cajon a vibrant and prosperous community! We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help educate the community about Lend A Hand events, develop neighborhood profiles, assist with research and presentations to community organizations, and much more! If you are passionate about community based development and want to make a difference in Downtown El Cajon, this is the perfect position for you!
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Downtown El Cajon Promoter |
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We are determined to inform the region of our many events, activities, and programs. Raising awareness will help ensure that we meet our mission by bringing people to Downtown El Cajon to patronize the businesses and learn about what’s going on in the area. If you believe in Downtown El Cajon and are committed to community based development, we could really use your help! Volunteers do everything from writing articles to distributing promotional materials.
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Clean & Safe Ambassador Volunteer |
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Help keep Downtown El Cajon clean and safe! Volunteers will assist Ambassadors with patrolling downtown, securing special events, and providing visitors with parking, restaurant, and event information. If you’re friendly, enjoy being outside, and love people, this is the perfect position for you!
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Economic Development Volunteer |
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Facilitating awareness, maintaining financial support, and building relationships are critical to the sustainability of our programs. Volunteers will help strengthen our relationship with business owners and community leaders through providing assistance with our Business Success Program, Business Education Program, Good Morning Meetings, Design Review Program, and Art, Design, & Heritage Program. If you are business oriented, a good communicator, and have a passion for community based development, we would love for you to join the team!
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Receptionist/Administrative Volunteer |
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We are looking for friendly, professional volunteers to answer phones, help with mailings and provide general administrative support at our office. If you are looking to strengthen your administrative skills, have experience answering phones, and have the ability to multi-task, we would love to have you on our team! Volunteers are involved in a variety of tasks, such as greeting guests, filing, answering phones, updating various forms and binders, and ensuring office equipment is working properly.
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Donor Appreciation Volunteer |
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Do you have strong verbal communication skills? Are you great on the phone? If yes, we have the perfect position for you! We are looking for volunteers to help strengthen our relationship with donors. Volunteers will be responsible for calling donors, thanking them for their contribution, and informing them about our special events and programs. Don’t worry – you don’t have to ask for money! You just help us make people feel appreciated for their philanthropy.
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Fundraising Volunteer |
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The Fundraising Volunteer is involved in diversifying and increasing revenue streams and other related activities that will help to ensure financial support for, and awareness of, the organization’s programs. If you’re interested in what goes on behind the scenes, try Fundraising! Volunteers assist with mailings, donor appreciation and gift solicitation. Fundraising Volunteers report to the Resource Development Coordinator and carry out the work of the Resource Development Committee.
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Volunteer your expertise on a Leadership Committee
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El Cajon CDC is committed to ensuring the economic vitality of Downtown El Cajon. We envision a vibrant and prosperous community. Several programs, under the direction of six committees, are making the vision a reality. |
Art, Design, & Heritage Committee |
Chairs: |
Debra Turner-Emerson, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Executive Director
and Claire Carpenter, El Cajon CDC President & CEO |
Staff Contact: |
Edith Saldivar, Economic Development Coordinator |
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To promote the arts in Downtown El Cajon by increasing artist’s awareness and participation in the growing arts district and promoting and coordinating arts events and public art opportunities |
Committee In Action: |
Arts & Culture
Volunteer Opportunities |
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Design Committee |
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Economic Development Committee |
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Chair: |
Debra Turner-Emerson, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Executive Director
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Staff Contact: |
Edith Saldivar, Economic Development Coordinator |
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Goal: |
To strengthen the business district by increasing sales, expanding the commercial mix, converting unused space into productive property and by educating the consumer and merchant base |
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Committee In Action: |
Building Success Grants
Business Support
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Lend A Hand Advisory Board |
Chairs: |
Vicki Whitmire, San Diego National Bank and David Cooksy, City of El Cajon Director of Redevelopment and Housing |
Staff Contact: |
Christina Burke, Community Development Coordinator |
Goals: |
Lend A Hand is a neighborhood revitalization strategy working to make Downtown El Cajon neighborhoods exceedingly cleaner, safer, and more attractive while improving the social capital of these communities and resulting in sustainable changes for residents |
Committee In Action: |
Arts & Culture
Volunteer Opportunities |
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Merchant Promotion Committee |
Chair: |
Sherry Casper, Housing Consultant |
Staff Contact: |
Edith Saldivar, Economic Development Coordinator |
Goals: |
To increase visitors to the Downtown District |
Committee In Action: |
Volunteer Opportunities
A Toast to Music
Cajon Classic Cruise
Concerts on the Green
Light Up the Holidays, Downtown El Cajon
El Cajon Extra
Advertising |
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Resource Development Committee |
Chair: |
Bobbi Pearson, Oak Tree Escrow |
Staff Contact: |
Bob Argyelan, Director of Resource Development |
Goals: |
To diversify and increase revenue streams by engaging donors in the mission of the El Cajon CDC |
Committee In Action: |
Arts & Culture
Volunteer Opportunities
Donations
Sponsors, Partners, and Donors
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