Congressional Shadow Day Volunteer

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The National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) is looking for volunteers to help out during our 2019 Congressional Shadow Day Experience May 31 - June 6 in Washington, DC.

For the past seven years, NFYI has worked with the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth to put on Shadow Day. Current and former foster youth ages 18 to 30 are invited to Washington, D.C. to be paired with their members of Congress for a day on Capitol Hill. The 120 participants spend a week gaining a better understanding of the role of Congress in the child welfare system and learning how they can make their voices heard on issues they care about in their own communities.

With 120 (!) participants joining us, we’re looking for volunteers who can help with any OR all of the following:

• The check-in/check-out process
• Setting up for workshops, evening activities, and an awards ceremony
• Assisting the NFYI staff as needed
• Running last-minute errands
• Occasionally transporting participants
• Greeting and monitoring participants during breakfast and ensuring they begin their day on time
• Taking pictures or video

Whether you can join us for part of a day or for the entirety of Shadow Week, we’re looking for caring and patient volunteers who are committed to helping young adults develop the tools they need to advocate for improvements to the child welfare system. To join us, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/zx7XXD6pcNGPP7S6A