Lead a team of volunteers in soliciting ideas and develop a strategy in putting on our annual fundraising Gala.

Help coordinate fundraising activities, such as: Piggest Raffle, Macy’s Rewards, Shamrock Shuffle, Kroger Rewards and others as defined. Coordination includes working with the sponsoring organization to sign up COJ, communicating with COJ member’s details of participation, keeping track of participants, finalizing final tally, Manning COJ booths and/or tables as needed. Sending thank you letters to…

Help by editing our seasons of Grief Quarterly newsletter. This is our signature publication dealing with Grief and Mourning.

Help by designing and assisting with dispersal of brochures, newsletters and flyers about Companions on a Journey and our programs.

Facilitate support groups and/or programs, including preparing support group materials, assisting facilitators before, during, or after groups, etc. Training is provided by COJ Professionals. We focus on group dynamics and the various types of Grief. (1 year+ committment)

Help our facilitators understand their common objectives and assist them in achieving them. Hold regular meetings to educate enhance and enrich COJ programs to help the Bereaved.

Plan trips for widowed groups, long or short, far or abroad!

Help with sending emails out to COJ membership for all general COJ communications as needed. Updating COJ membership and email lists. Sending out official “Thank You” to people and organizations who have made donations to COJ. Fold Newsletters. Fill out paperwork and make delivery’s to Post Office. General office help.

Board Secretary for taking and discernment of minutes. (3 year committment)

Help by sharing your story of healing with others and having it published, encourage others by sharing how you have dealt with the loss of your loved one and the hope you have found in your healing.