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19 people are interested
Board of Directors Member
ORGANIZATION: Arising Youth International, Inc
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19 people are interested
Arising Youth International is a young organization dedicated to providing services to youths in the United States as well as abroad. Currently, we are offering services in Nairobi Kenya in addition to the United States. Our mission is to move youth forward in all areas of life. By partnering with local schools, churches, businesses, non-governmental organizations, governmental organizations, and community leaders, AYI establishes community programs that surround young people with various opportunities for positive engagements.
AYI is seeking to fill vacant positions on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for determining the functions of the organization, for establishing policies necessary to carry out that function and for securing the necessary financial support for Arising Youth International.
Qualifications:
We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals who are willing to devote both time and talents to helping AYI achieve its mission. We are looking to have Board members from diverse backgrounds including geographical area, age, race, gender, and economic circumstances to provide the best representation of the youth we serve. Board members are expected to be consistent in attending meetings and follow all Board policies established by AYI. Board members are expected to devote time beyond meetings and conference calls to assist AYI in accomplishing its mission. Members will assist in the recruitment of new Board members, utilize his or her personal network to assist in securing funds, operate as a spokesperson and advocate for AYI.
Term of Service: The term of each member is two years
Meetings: Meetings are held once a month on Saturdays and at 10am. The remaining meetings for this year are scheduled for September 10th, October 22nd, November 19th and December 10th.
More opportunities with Arising Youth International, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arising Youth International, Inc
Location:
4416 Southmark Dr Suite 101, Salisbury, NC 28147, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to move youth forward. By partnering with local schools, churches, businesses, non-governmental organizations, governmental and community leaders, AYI is able establish community programs that surround young people with various opportunities for positive engagement. This reduces risks encountered and ultimately leads to higher rates of successful transitions into adulthood.
Description
Founded in 2015, Arising Youth International is a nonprofit organization providing services to youths in the United States and Kenya. AYI establishes community programs that surround young people with various opportunities for positive engagements. Our skill building pro-gram provides youth with opportunities to enjoy innovative and fun leadership activities where both learning and personal development occur. To ensure a rich experience for all participants, our activities are carried out by persons with back grounds in child psychology, vocation, social and religious ethics, education, community leadership and volunteers.
Arising Youth International of Nairobi’s Youth Education Sponsorship (YES) Program connects sponsors with under-privileged students who are unable to pay for an education and are desiring to attend high school or college . With the help of our YES Program and willing sponsors, students are given the opportunity to move forward by furthering their education beyond primary school.
The AYI Performing Arts Program uses performing arts as a vehicle to move youths forward in personal development. Through dramatic performances, Arising Youth International brings attention to personal responsibility and awareness to the following social issues: overcoming societal issues, AIDS/HIV, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and the roll of education in achieving a brighter future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
27 Union StreetFacility DirectorConcord, NC 28027
DATE POSTED
August 11, 2016
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Human Resources Legal Compliance
- Brand Development & Messaging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 22
- Requires time commitment beyond meetings and calls