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Wokai VP of Events needed – volunteer opportunity
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Organization: Wokai
Start Date: September 1, 2010
Sex: All are welcome
Skill: Special events planning
Area of Focus: Economic Development, Microcredit, Poverty and Hunger
End Date: September 1, 2011
Age: Adults (18-64)
Language(s): English
Description:
Wokai Seattle Chapter is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated event planner to join our team of passionate volunteers, as the Vice President of Events. Through collaboration with [...]
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