Get Involved

In 2006 we launched our new Collective structure which provides the community with many ways to get involved in the organization.  Each of the five circles below oversees an important element of the organization.  All staff and board members will be a part of a circle related to their field of interest.  Members of Spontaneous are also invited to join a circle and become active participants in carrying out our mission!

Fundraising Development Circle
Responsible for grant writing, managing individual donors, planning, goal setting, developing relationships with both institutional and individual donors, research, major donor campaigns, and oversight of the budgeting process.

Collective Development Circle
Responsible for guiding the collective process by creating handbooks and training for all members of the collective.  Identify diversity needs and coming up with creative strategies for maintaining diversity.  Creating and implementing collective orientation once every 6 months or more for new collective members. Coordinates interviews of potential collective members and connects them with buddies. Coordinates evaluation system for collective members.  Organizes annual retreat.

Seasonal Celebrations Circle
Contact:  Mark Pelletier
Phone: 857-498-2438
Email: maaak@spontaneouscelebrations.org
Responsible for designing and implementing annual celebrations such as: Wake Up The Earth Festival, Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade and possibly Tropical Fiesta and/or other annual traditions. Maintain written materials of all the tasks needed to produce these events and update them each year. Ensure evaluation both by those who produce the event as well as the constituents. Develop curriculum materials related to the celebrations for use in and around the community.

Center Programming Circle
Creates and maintains ongoing programs in the Center. Coordinates all outside programming which reflect our mission and goals.  Engages in long range strategic planning of programming. Coordinates the needs of different already existing programs. Ensures evaluation of programs by those who use them.

Facilities Circle
Responsible for maintenance and repairs to building and grounds, regular cleaning, use of building and grounds by people from the community. Identify and prioritize building renovation needs and prepare written estimates of costs. Responsible for all permitting, inspection and licensing needs.