- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Looking for Volunteers to Help With House Committee Sessions!
ORGANIZATION: California YMCA Youth and Government
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
HELP CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE LEADER AT A TIME!
Model Legislature & Court Sacramento Conference: February 13th-16th, 2020
The California YMCA Youth & Government’s Model Legislature & Court (MLC) is looking for 21+ volunteers to help high school delegates as they go through the legislative process of writing, debating, and voting on legislation/bills.
House Committee Volunteer
Y&G is looking for 20 volunteers to supervise high school students while they participate in a model legislative committee session at our MLC Sacramento conference. Delegates will be vetting legislative bills that are under consideration in the house (Assembly or Senate). Your role is to make sure they are on track and following the process. You could provide extra support if at any point the delegates need it. To sign up for this Committee Volunteer opportunity, please visit BIT.LY/LEGHOUSE!Benefits: Lunch is provided during the Friday (2/14) shift. You also have the chance to gain volunteer hours, develop new skills, make new friends/connections, build your resume, and most importantly - make a difference in a delegate’s life!
If you have any questions, please contact danielle@calymca.org.
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About California YMCA Youth and Government
Location:
1792 Tribute Road, STE 480, Sacramento, CA 95815, US
Mission Statement
The mission of California YMCA Youth & Government is to build values-based leadership and civic engagement in California’s youth to strengthen our democracy.
Description
In the mid 1930s, Clement "Pete" Duran, a YMCA Director from Albany, New York, wanted to find a meaningful experience for young people that might inspire them to become active and concerned participants in government as citizens. He struck upon the idea of a "model" legislature that would provide "hands on" learning. The slogan, "Democracy Must Be Learned By Each Generation," was developed by Duran to interpret the purpose of the program. The first Model Legislature was held in Albany, New York in 1936.
With encouragement from the National YMCA, the program spread rapidly to nearby states. The California YMCA Youth & Government program was initiated in 1948 when Duran traveled to California and joined Charles Van Winkle in seeking support in Sacramento. They met with and received the immediate encouragement of Governor Earl Warren. From that point forward, California YMCA Youth and Government has received the full support of each successive governor.
Originally a program within the West Field Office of the YMCA of the USA, California YMCA Youth & Government was chartered in January, 2001 as an independent YMCA responsible for the statewide program. As such it continues to provide its specialized youth programs for YMCAs throughout California.
Since 1948, California YMCA Youth & Government has provided outstanding educational and social experiences for more than 70,000 middle and high school youth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1315 10th StreetSacramento, CA 95814
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Thursday, Feb. 13th Shift: 5:30 - 7:30 PM & 8:00 - 10:00 PM // Friday, Feb. 14th Shift: 10:40 AM - 12:15 PM // 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- Skills: Technical knowledge of the legislative process is not required but ideal; we will provide you with the guidance and knowledge you need to be successful