Contract

WELL (Willits Economic Localization)

Mission Statement

To foster the creation of a local, sustainable economy in the Willits area by helping residents learn valuable skills and take action, and by partnering with other organizations to share knowledge and support projects that build a thriving community.

Accomplishments

Over the years we’ve hosted many events: building community, educating forums on energy and water efficiency, fire and insurance issues, providing support for unhoused people, sponsoring garden and health projects, ‘painting the town’ to beautify Willits, and co-hosting candidates forums.

Commitment

This contract term is for a 6-month period with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per month or 2.5 hours per week.

Overview

During this term you will have the opportunity to learn a multitude of technical and professional skills. At the successful completion of 6 months with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per month you will receive assistance in resume writing, interview skills, mock interview practice sessions, and job application guidance tailored to the field or industry of interest.

General

During this time, you will be coached, mentored, and developed to handle various tasks and assignments, and collaborate with others.

You should be prepared to provide a status update each week of the progress you have made on your assignment.

All hours will be clearly logged using a system for tracking assignments.

You will be given the opportunity to take the lead on projects if desired.

You will have the opportunity to increase your writing skills by developing work instructions or writing articles to be published in our bimonthly newsletter.

You will be trained to use collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to work with others in the community.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to use Microsoft forms, Power Automation, Power Bi, Planner, Adaptive Cards, and any other technical area of interest.

Your interpersonal relationships skills will be developed and enhanced so you can confidently work in various groups with many perspectives.

You will learn how to lead groups, speak at public events, and create and give presentations to various audiences.


Completion

At the end of the 6-month term, you will receive a minimum of 6, 1-hour sessions to talk about your past work experience, review your resume and make updates, mock interview practice sessions, and the application process. If additional sessions are needed, they will not exceed 10 sessions or a total of 10 hours.

If you wish to continue to develop your skills, you can choose to enter another volunteer contract and receive additional sessions, or you can volunteer for WELL as a non-contract volunteer.