Friends of Young Women Leaders

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Friends of YWLA is a membership-based group made up of women who want to make a difference in the lives of girls at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy. This auxiliary group supports YWLA’s mission by creating awareness, raising funds and serving as an event volunteer base. Being a part of the Friends of YWLA group is an engaging and enriching way to make an impact to help empower and educate local girls. Each member chooses which areas they are interested in serving. Friends of YWLA provides its members the flexibility and opportunity to share their energy and talents at their own pace, so they can make a difference in our community.

ADMIN SUPPORT

Assist with office support by filing, conducting research, answering phones, serving as a front office greeter, running errands, and keeping the office organized. YWLA is looking for individuals interested in dedicating a specific amount of time each week or month (3 or more hours) to help us with administrative activities.

YWLA CARES COMMITTEE

Provide in kind donation coordination by gathering basic need donations for students with items such as jackets, shoes, and backpacks. Help organize teacher resource room, maintain the uniform donation room, organize donation items, and contact teachers to arrange for timely dispersal of those donations. Post new donation needs on Friends of YWLA Facebook group.

MARKETING & OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The duties of this committee include: (1)help create promotional material (2) participate in community events to raise awareness of YWLA and ways to get involved (3) coordinate media coverage of public events of the corporation in collaboration with corporation staff, (4) develop a Speaker’s Bureau made up of Friends of YWLA members who shall provide community organizations, agencies, groups and institutions with information about the corporation’s various fundraising activities and other events.

SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Do you enjoy planning gatherings? Do you have contacts in the community? This might be the place for you! Volunteers assist YWLA staff by joining special event committees, assisting with sponsorships, and planning fundraising events to support YWLA.