Committees

SCLT volunteers are key representatives of Somerville’s diverse community and for spreading knowledge & excitement about our work and model. Volunteers help run events (tabling, logistics, outreach etc.), provide guidance for real estate opportunities to develop affordable housing, review grant proposals, and more!

Want to get involved with SCLT?

Join a committee

We meet as committees and communicate through the SCLT Slack. If you haven’t yet, please join! OR contact Andrés Bueno by email and phone at 617-233-6379 with your interest.

 

Click below to learn more about each of our committees:

  • The Events Committee is responsible for supporting SCLT and the execution of SCLT events. It’s mission is to:

    • Spread community awareness regarding SCLT’s mission, work and it’s community-based development model 

    • Increase participation and diversity in SCLT’s activities, membership and leadership by organizing events and organizing community outreach and education campaigns 

    • Establish a ready-to-activate base of volunteers to support SCLT activities and interests

    • Build solidarity and further relationships with local and regional partner agencies

    To be a member of the Events Committee, please complete this form.

    The Events Committee meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month from 12PM-1PM over Zoom. Next meetings are: Aug. 1, Aug. 29 & Sept. 26. Between meetings communications are held over Slack.

  • The Narrative & Communications Committee is responsible for developing the narrative strategy of the organization, providing guidance and feedback on the following areas:

    • Narrative Strategy & Storytelling

    • Media Strategy

    • Branding & Design

    • Creative Projects

    To be a member of the Narrative and Communications Committee, please complete this form.

    The Narrative and Communications Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10AM-11AM over Zoom. Next meetings are: Aug. 15 & Sept. 19. over Slack. Between meetings communications are held over Slack.

  • The Real Estate Committee provides SCLT organizational guidance regarding land acquisition opportunities to establish locally controlled and permanently affordable spaces:

    • Identify prospective land and properties that SCLT could purchase;

    • Establish minimum standards for real estate development partnerships and projects and evaluate opportunities based on standards

    • Attend meetings with stakeholders involved with the acquisition of a property (sellers, development agencies, attorneys, city officials, neighbors, lenders)

    • Assist in the creation of template agreements and contracts protecting SCLT interests

    To be a member of the Real Estate Committee, please complete this form.

    The Real Estate Committee meets on monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30PM-6:30PM over Zoom. Next meetings are: Aug. 12 & Sept. 9. Communications are held over email between meetings.

  • The Fundraising Committee provides guidance and technical assistance regarding fundraising opportunities to further SCLT’s mission and finance organizational activities and operations. Committee members may:

    • Review and provide feedback on grant applications

    • Inform staff of fundraising opportunities

    • Support efforts to expand the SCLT network with new donors and financial experts

    The Fundraising Committee communicates primarily over email between. To be a member of the Fundraising Committee, please complete this form.

 

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