Each month we like to spotlight one of our fabulous volunteers as a way to recognize their efforts and the contribution they make to API. This month we are spotlighting a volunteer that I’ve grown very fond of over the course of the year. Avril is splendidly witty with many talents and we are fortunate that she shares some of them with us. She adds flair and spunk to each communication she has with me and it’s also evident in Links. Thank you Avril for all that you do to support parents in their journey of attachment parenting, both as the editor of API Links and as a support group leader in New York. I’m sure that the wisdom you share with parents has helped many of them form strong, healthy attachments with their children.
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Avril
I’ve been with API for the past seven years, first as co-leader and co-founder of API-NYC and now, in addition to my leadership position, as Editor of API Links. When I was offered the spot of Editor a year ago, I was delighted, yet a bit worried. I have a Theatre Arts background along with a writing background, but had never been in an editorial position. It was a clear challenge for my skills, one that I hope I have met. Links is an important publication because it is the “face” of API. It is a way for people new to the organization to get to know us through our stories and information about attachment parenting and it is our way of reaching out to readers to ask them to help us make a change for the better in this world by supporting instinctual parenting.
Parenting in general is a challenge, but API helps give the support we need to meet those challenges. Giving something back to such an important organization may seem daunting at first, but in the end it is the giver who receives the most from the relationship. The experience I have gained from API is solid gold, and I recommend, whatever your talent or skill, to come and join us–You won’t regret it!
Volunteer Position Highlight – Bookkeeper
API is in need of a reliable bookkeeper that will work to keep and record accurate financial records for API. Hours are flexible and minimal and can be done from your own home.
If you believe in the value of our mission to educate and support all parents in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world, please join with us today.
Check out API’s other volunteer positions. Please know that this list is not comprehensive. If you have talents and experience that you feel would further our mission, or are interested in the position listed above, please email Brandy so that we can chat about the possibilities!
Warmly,
Brandy Lance
API Volunteer Liaison
