2015-2016 New York Junior League Placement Guide

NYJL 2015-2016

Placement Guide

2015-2016

NYJL 2015-2016

Table of Contents

Committee Descriptions and Requirements 1-48

Appendix…

Day of Committee Meetings 49

Frequency of Committee Meetings 50

Size of Each Committee 51

Active Membership Requirements 52

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Senior Council Area: Support

Council Area: Public Affairs

Advocates for Public Policy

Meeting Day: Monday

Meeting Time: Evening

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice a month

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION

The APP committee advocates on behalf of the NYJ L at the city and state levels for issues relating to the NYJL's community focus areas.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analyze proposed legislation that impacts NYJL’s community partners and our constituent base.

• Develop and execute grassroots campaigns to raise awareness and to affect legislative changes.

• Act as liaison to community committees to identify per tinent issues and to inform them about NYJL public policy efforts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• An interest in public affairs and the legislative process.

• Good communication skills.

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Senior Council Area: Fundraising and Affiliation

Council Area: Affiliation

Affiliation

Meeting Day: Wednesday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Headquarters and off site venues

Frequency: Varies, approximately twice a month


Affiliation hosts non-fundraising programs for the NYJL membership to foster cross-committee networking and volunteer retention. Programs include affinity groups such as Run Club, Culture Club, Evening Book Club, and a Brooklyn Meet-up Group. We produce larger activities such as the Children's Halloween Party and the December Holiday Dinner Dance, both hosted at Headquarters. We also sponsor activities such as Thirsty Thursdays, Trivia Nights, Ladies who Lead, and co-sponsored cultural events with Sustainers.


• Volunteers work together to create programs and activities in line with the committee mission.

• Manage these activities, with each member captaining at least one event throughout the volunteer year.

• Attend 75% of meetings; 50% of committee-sponsored programs (approx. twice per month); and the Holiday Dinner Dance (December), including ticket purchase.

• We endeavor to collaborate with other councils and community partners to produce post-VTL receptions, honor anniversary celebrants at Golden Tree, and promote participation in the Annual Fund and Management Council initiatives.


• Committee financial contribution levels apply at the time the volunteer joins the committee, and, unless otherwise stated, must be achieved in full by the volunteer within the specified timeframe.

• Event management skills are helpful but not a pre-requisite.

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Council Area: Internal Communications

Archives and Photography

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Once a month

Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Headquarters and other venues

Frequency: Varies


The Archives and Photography committee protects the NYJL’s mission through the preservation of its rich history. It is the committee's responsibility to cover every event or activity that the NYJL is involved in throughout the year and preserve those memories. The committee also works to grow the NYJL’s physical archives and to make the NYJL’s history accessible to all volunteers by collecting photos and memorabilia, organizing analog and digital materials, etc.


• Volunteers photograph various events and work on expanding the NYJL’s archive.

• Work must include six hours over the course of the year on Archives OR a volunteer must photograph at least three NYJL events per year.

• In addition, every volunteer must photograph one Fundraising Event shift throughout the year.

• Volunteers also reach out to League committees in order to collect photos and memorabilia.

• Special projects may include collecting oral histories, digitizing files, maintaining a display at Headquarters, submitting articles to our various publications, and creating scrapbooks.

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Council Area: Fundraising Events 2

Astor House Events

Meeting Day: Tuesday


Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice per month

Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Evening

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Three events per year


The Astor House Events committee hosts three special events at Headquarters each year: For the 2014/2015 Volunteer Year the events include: Homecoming in the fall, Après Ski Party in January, and End of Year Party in the early summer, timed to coordinate with the Annual Meeting. Each event has a theme that varies from year to year. Astor House Events generates vital funding to benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL.


• Plan and execute 3 events per year (includes: themes, décor, food and beverage, music, after party, etc.).

• Call on potential donors to donate to and support our events (food, alcohol, décor, giveaways, etc.).

• Sell tickets with the goal of selling out each event.

• Promote each event via invitations, word of mouth, social media etc.

• Work a shift at each event and possibly 1-2 prior to each event (decorating, tickets, etc.) and assist with post-event duties.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

At each party, one community partner will be selected by the Management Council to be highlighted for attending guests.


Committee financial contribution levels apply at the time the volunteer joins the committee, and, unless otherwise stated, must be achieved in full by the volunteer within the specified timeframe.

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Auction

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Varies

Frequency: Varies


Silent and live auctions generate vital funding to benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL. As such, the Auction committee is responsible for streamlining and managing auction processes across all special events committees of the NYJL, including Winter Ball, House Tours, Golden Tree, Bags, Baubles, & Beauty, and additional auctions throughout the year.


• Work directly with each Fundraising Events committee to provide oversight and trainings on auction processes and help them meet their revenue goals.

• Plan and execute auction events; including set-up, write-ups, and bidding financials.

• Provide assistance during auctions by signing up guests and answering questions during the auctions.

• Generate innovative ideas for new auction sponsors and donors.

• Solicit donations of auction items from potential sponsors and donors (from personal and/or assigned contacts).

• Following the auction close, manage event auction item pick-up, and subsequent post-event distribution.



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Senior Council Area: Community

Council Area: Adult Education and Mentoring

Cancer Awareness and Support

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Varies

Frequency: 4-5 events per semester


The Cancer Awareness and Support committee’s mission is to educate the under-resourced community about the importance of cancer awareness and prevention as well as to provide direct support for cancer-stricken individuals and their families. The committee partners with nonprofit organizations like the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Jerome L. Greene Family Center, Gilda's Club New York City, and Ronald McDonald House of New York.


• Volunteers should be comfortable with both awareness and support.

• Awareness volunteering involves being comfortable speaking with individuals, reminding them of appointments, and answering questions.

• Support volunteering involves being comfortable socializing with adults and children stricken with cancer, and taking time to speak with them and offer them a chance to enjoy an evening away from medicine and treatment.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The mission of the American-Italian Cancer Foundation is to support cancer research, education, and control, through breast cancer screening, outreach, and education. The Hope Lodge and Ronald McDonald House offer lodging at little or no cost for cancer patients being treated in Manhattan. Gilda's Club aims to support, educate, and empower cancer patients and their families.


Training is held to familiarize volunteers with the mission of each outreach partner.

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Council Area: Child Health & Welfare

CHAMP

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Outside venues

Frequency: 8 per NYJL year


Community Health Access Module Program (CHAMP) strives to present preventative health education programs to the New York City community at large, to research and design additional health education workshops, and to expand the community outreach and raise awareness of CHAMP’s health education programs. Volunteers teach and present health education workshops in the community, research and develop new health education workshops, and identify and develop relationships with appropriate community-based venues to facilitate workshops.


• Attend four CHAMP sponsored workshops per semester, and eight workshops in total for the year.

• Serve on CHAMP subcommittee or in leadership role to further volunteer experience.

• Perform research and collaborate with experts in order to develop new health education workshops.

• Work with the outreach committee in identifying and developing relationships with appropriate partners.

• Share with the committee experiences at the various partners to further develop the workshops presented and the relationship with the community partner.

• Training is provided as needed and may include presentation skills, conflict management, workshop content, and community partner/organization detail.


• Workshops are held on weekday mornings, afternoons, or evenings, and on Saturday mornings or afternoons.

• Ongoing training provided by the Committee and guest trainers as needed.

• Presentation skills are helpful but not required.

• Daytime availability is a plus but not required.

• Knowledge of Spanish is also a plus.

• Marketing, research, or healthcare experience is useful, but not essential.

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C.H.E.F.

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies


Frequency: Varies


Cooking and Health Education for Families (C.H.E.F.) empowers families to make life-long healthy choices by teaching proper nutrition and physical activity while placing an emphasis on planning, collaboration and fun. C.H.E.F. has a comprehensive workshop program providing education about healthy snacks, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts to prepare on-the-go. Workshops are held in diverse locations around New York City and target the most vulnerable residents. Exercise activities are tied in as informative sessions on how to make a commitment toward living a healthy life.


• Engaged participation in workshops that include nutritional education, fitness activities, and cooking demonstrations of a healthy, nutritious and affordable meal with families and their children.

• Participation in 10 workshops (5 in the Fall and 5 in the Spring).

• 80% participation in committee meetings is required.

• Active sub-committee participation.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

C.H.E.F. partners with numerous centers in diverse locations throughout New York City.

• Andrew Glover

• Clinton Family Inn

• Covenant House

• East River Family Center

• New Alternative for Children (NAC)

• Women in Need (WIN)

• The Jennie A. Clarke Residence

C.H.E.F. also hosts large programs such as Healthy Kids Day, giving families and friends an opportunity to gather around delicious and nutritious food while having a good time.

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Council Area: Children’s Education

Community Improvement Project



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, or Saturday

Event Time: Weeknights and weekend days

Where: Community partner site (varies)

Frequency: 4 workdays or work nights per year


The Community Improvement Project (CIP) committee works with a selected facility in Manhattan in need of renovations, material or system upgrades, and volunteer support. The goal of CIP is to create a one-year partnership with a selected facility and increase its community impact. The scope of work is contingent upon the needs of the facility but includes designing and beautifying a community space. The committee coordinates with city organizations, community groups, and corporate sponsors in planning, preparing and realizing the project. When appropriate, CIP will also coordinate the programming between the community partner and other NYJL committees.


Planning and designing during the fall and winter and attendance at 4 workdays over the course of the late winter-spring (working on site). Tasks include:

• Coordinating site logistics

• Inventory and design of the project

• Identifying and working with appropriate community groups

• Liaising with NYJL volunteers to create a positive volunteer experience

• Renovating, painting and making general improvements at the site

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Community partners are selected yearly following a RFP process. CIP members are encouraged to attend site visits of the community partner finalists and contribute their insights to the selection of the partner. Past partners have included Urban Dove, New York Mission Society, and Union Settlement Association, renovating the partners' after-school center, theater, cafeteria, and multi-purpose space.


Interior design, architecture, art, and/or construction skills are helpful, but in no way essential.

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Crisis Intervention



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Harlem (New York Presbyterian, 630 West

168 Street, or the Allen Pavilion, 5141 Broadway at

220th Street)

Frequency: 1 to 3 times a month


The Crisis Intervention committee works with the Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE) program at New York Presbyterian Hospital to offer advocacy, emotional suppor t, and information to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.


• Volunteers provide as-needed assistance to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault through the DOVE program.

• Volunteers serve on at least one shift per month to be called to the hospital when a survivor of sexual assault or intimate partner violence arrives at the emergency room of either New York Presbyterian or the Allen Pavilion.

• Volunteers must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being called.

• Volunteers offer advocacy, emotional support, and information to survivors of abuse.

• After a shift in which there has been a call, volunteer s are debriefed by phone by a DOVE social wor ker.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The DOVE program at New York Presbyterian Hospital provides free and confidential counseling, advocacy, support, and referral services to past and present survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence and their families and friends. DOVE advocates are available at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Allen Pavilion. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/dove


• Volunteers must complete DOVE's 40-hour training course, typically 4 to 5 Sundays in January and February (not including MLK weekend). NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Training dates are determined mid-fall.

• Volunteers must attend 2 DOVE advocate meetings throughout the course of the year.

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Senior Council Area: Community Council Area: Children’s Education

Da Vinci Explorers

Meeting Day: Tuesday Meeting Time: Evening Where: Headquarters Frequency: Once a month

Event Day: Tuesday and Saturday Event Time: Evening (Tuesday 6:30 p.m.);

Afternoon (1:45 p.m. one Saturday a month) Where: East Harlem (Jennie A Clarke Family Shelter) and Upper East Side (New York Presbyterian Children’s Hospital) Frequency: Weekly


The Da Vinci Explorers committee engages children aged 5-12 through science and art based projects. Our committee goal is to instill a love of learning, develop critical thinking skills, and stimulate creativity through hands-on activities.


• Work as a team to create science and art curriculum for workshops that is timely, seasonal and fun.

• Attend 75% of meetings and workshops.

• Expected to lead at least 2 workshops at JAC per semester totaling four per year. There are 3-4 leaders per workshop. Responsibilities include workshop execution, preparing materials, delegating tasks to group.

• Each volunteer must attend at least 1 NYP Saturday event per semester.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Women In Need (WIN) transforms the lives of NYC homeless women and their children by providing a holistic solution of safe housing, critical services and ground-breaking programs they need to succeed on their own — so the women can regain their independence and their children can look forward to a brighter future. For information, visit: winnyc.org Each year, thousands of children of all ages come to the NYP Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children’s Health for medical and surgical care provided by a highly skilled and compassionate team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. For information, visit: http://nyp.org/komansky/

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Done in a Day



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Varies

Frequency: Varies


The Done in a Day committee (DIAD) works in association with over 15 New York City non-profit organizations to provide immediate assistance and community impact. As the committee name suggests, Done in a Day events are short-term assignments completed as a gr oup and are normally located on-site with the community par tners. Community partners fall under one of five outreach categories: the Arts, Children’s Services, Hunger, Environment and Health, and Senior Citizens. Each partner relies on the NYJL to provide skilled and reliable volunteers on key dates and times when they have lar ge community outreach events. DIAD has created strong relationships with its community par tners that have lasted a decade or more, and DIAD is also instrumental in incubating new outreach opportunities to be spun off into independent NYJL committees.


• To be a reliable and dependable par tner for our various community partners on behalf of NYJL.

• To help provide solutions for immediate, short-term needs in the community.

• To develop long-term relationships with community partners.

• Coordinate with the community par tner, participate in getting the project completed, promote events, and potentially r ecruit additional volunteers outside of the committee (within the NYJL).

• Email work required. Our community partners depend on DIAD volunteers. Therefore, commitment is the most important trait.

• Be flexible given the varying needs of our community partners.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Father’s Heart Soup Kitchen / Free Arts / NYC Marathon / Central Park Conservancy / Meals on Wheels / All Souls - Monday Night Hospitality Program / Search & Care / New York Presbyterian Hospital Party / Hippo Halloween Parade / Hippo Spring Fair / Room to Grow / Yorkville Common Pantry / Baby Buggy / Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen / Project Cicero / Healthy Kids Day


• 70% meeting attendance required for the year.

• Fall Requirements: captain 1 event; volunteer in 3 events.

• Spring Requirements: captain 1 event; volunteer in 4 events

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Done in a Day on Demand



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Varies

Frequency: Varies


This committee offers an opportunity for volunteers to participate in a wide range of community-based special events. The committee sprouted from the Done in a Day committee, and, as the name suggests, asks volunteers to respond to more immediate/short-term needs in the community. Committee volunteers will work on stand-alone projects that relate to all NYJL Community Focus Areas. Due to the wide array of "as-needed" events/projects, volunteers are provided flexibility in managing committee requirements.


• To be a reliable and dependable partner for our various community and outreach partners on behalf of NYJL.

• To help provide solutions for immediate, short-term needs in the community.

• Actively solicit our community partners for volunteer/project opportunities.

• To have a flexible schedule and willingness to take on 'las t minute' volunteer requests.

• Attend monthly committee meetings in-person.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

DIAD-OD works with a large variety of organizations and projects including Bottomless Closet, Change for Kids, Catholic Charities, God’s Love We Deliver, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Giving Tuesday, New York Common Pantry, Women's Prison Association, W!se, and The GO Project.

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External Communications

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters



The External Communications committee actively pr omotes the NYJL’s impact on New York City by advancing NYJL community programs, fundraising activities, leadership development activities, through media relations and social media activities. Throughout the year, the committee partners with NYJL leadership and committees to craft strategic public relations and media outreach plans to positively enhance and gr ow awareness of the NYJL.


• Volunteers work with Council Heads and committee chairs to develop and manage public relations strategies and compelling community stories to share with the public, including media alerts, press releases, pitches, calendar listings, and more.

• Volunteers also develop social media messages for the NYJL.


• Public relations and/or social media experience is preferred but not required.

• Training includes instruction in the principles of public relations and social media.

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Financial Literacy



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies

Where: Varies

Frequency: 3 workshops per semester


The mission of the NYJL Financial Literacy committee is to empower young adults to make sound decisions when it comes to matter s of personal finance, through providing workshops on topics such as opening a bank account, establishing and using lines of cr edit responsibly, household budgeting, and navigating the financial aid application pr ocess for college.


• Provide instruction on understanding finances to different target audiences.

• Prepare effective presentation materials.

• Research and establish relationships with new community partners, as well as maintain existing relationships.

• Assist with League and Council events as needed.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Sample community and outreach partners include Harlem Children's Zone, Nazareth House, Andrew Glover Youth Program, and various sites with High Water Women.


Training will occur during the initial committee meetings commencing in the fall. Each volunteer will have the opportunity to familiarize herself with the curriculum material in addition to practicing public speaking and classroom management skills.

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FUNdraisers



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Evening

Where: Headquarters for Bags, Baubles & Beauty

BASH; other venues

Frequency: Two events per NYJL calendar year


The FUNdraisers committee plans and executes fundraising events each year that generate vital funding to benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL. Signature events include the spring fundraiser Bags, Baubles & Beauty, which is held at NYJL Headquarters, and highlights the NYJL Cancer Awareness and Support committee.


• Generate creative and innovative party themes and décor.

• Develop strategies to increase revenue and attendance at events.

• Learn how to solicit gifts and fundraise via ticket sales and auction item donations.

• Plan and manage key aspects of event from start to finish (marketing & PR in conjunction with External Communications Committee), set up and running of event, staffing, etc.

• Sell required number of tickets.

• Raise $1,000 in donations, of which one must be a handbag.

• Required to staff committee events and purchase one ticket to each event at a reduced volunteer ticket rate.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Bags, Baubles & Beauty highlights the NYJL Cancer Awareness and Support committee.



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Girls’ Leadership Institute



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Once every 6 weeks

Event Day: Wednesday

Event Time: Evening (6:00 p.m.)

Where: East Harlem / Johnson Center (SCAN) –

113th Street and Lexington Avenue

Frequency: Weekly


Girls’ Leadership Institute inspires a diverse group of young girls to challenge themselves. Through positive reinforcement, we consistently emphasize the principles of self-respect, healthy relationships, and conflict management, giving girls the skills and confidence to live as leaders.


• To develop and teach workshops and to act as role models to the girls.

• Plan, execute, and lead at least three lessons with a partner.

• Tactical training for working with ages 6-12 and sensitivity training provided by the committee.

• Experience working with children is very helpful but not required.

COMMUNITY PARTNER The Supportive Children’s

Advocacy Network (SCAN) serves

as a vital center of community life,

sponsoring a holistic range of

programming responsive to the

needs of East Harlem populations.

GLI launched in 2003-2004 and

has established a solid relationship

with the community partner and

the girls who attended the weekly

workshops. GLI’s success is due

to the organized and well-

structured workshop schedule that

is adapted and improved with the

addition of new volunteers each

year. Many girls return to GLI year

after year and develop close

relationships with the volunteers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Fingerprinting and state registry background check is required of all volunteers on the committee.

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Golden Tree

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Weekly September-December; Twice a

month January-June

Event Day: Thursday-Saturday

Event Time: Daytime and evening

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: December 3 day/2 night event


Golden Tree is the NYJL's second largest fundraising committee, and raises vital funds to benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL. Golden Tree is an annual shopping event held in early December at Headquarters, which is festively decorated for the holiday season. The event features three days and two nights of wonderful vendors, special activities for adults and kids, and evening cocktail parties, providing guests with the opportunity to take advantage of the holiday’s best shopping, food, and drink, all under one roof.


• Each volunteer works closely with the committee and chosen sub-committee to plan and execute the event. This includes fundraising, event planning, procuring donations, and soliciting and organizing vendors.

• People, PR, sales, and planning skills and an outgoing personality are well suited to committee work.

• There are additional opportunities to focus on logistics, finances, and operations of the event.

• Volunteers are required to work 2-3 sessions during the event and to pay a committee ticket price.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Committee financial contribution levels apply at the time the volunteer joins the committee, and, unless otherwise stated, must be achieved in full by the volunteer within the specified timeframe.

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Healthy Beginnings

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Every 2-3 months

Event Day: Monday


Where: Lower East Side

Frequency: Weekly


Healthy Beginnings mentors clients at the Andrew Glover Youth Program who have been placed there by the courts instead of being incarcerated. We work to inspire the clients, ages 15-20, to see what is possible beyond the confines of the world they know. Through lessons collaboratively discussed in planning meetings, the committee members lead discussions on principles such as financial planning, job interviewing, and healthy living.


• Mentor and engage with the clients at the AGYP, as it is just as important to show them that we are listening, as they are listening to us.

• Design thought-provoking lesson plans that engage the clients and keep them interested during our time spent at AGYP.

• Each volunteer is required to plan at least 3 lessons throughout the year.

• Bring to co-chairs attention any behavior found disconcerting so they can follow up with AGYP Outreach Director.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Reclaiming the lives of hundreds of young people a year, the Andrew Glover Youth Program is one of history's most successful—and cost-effective—methods for crime prevention. Andrew Glover Youth Program has three main goals:

1. Intervene and reclaim young people from lives of crime

2. Give the overloaded court system a reliable alternative to incarceration

3. Make the Lower East Side safer for everyone


At the beginning of each year, AGYP will lead a training session for the volunteers, as well as a tour of the facility.

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Senior Council Area: Fundraising and

Affiliation


Home Design



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice a month until 2 months

prior to the event, when meetings occur weekly

Event Day: Friday and Saturday

Event Time: Daytime and Evening

Where: Headquarters and throughout New

York City

Frequency: Two events per NYJL calendar

year: October and May


The Home Design committee is devoted to organizing and executing the New York Junior League's House Tours, which are two very prestigious and intensive special events featuring luxury residences designed by high profile designers and architects. All proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL.


• Each volunteer will be assigned to a subcommittee devoted to a specific area in the planning and production of the event.

• Volunteers are required to staff both the fall and spring House Tours.

• Each volunteer is required to staff the ticket pre-sale table in the Headquarters lobby once for each the Fall and Spring events.

• Secure kick-off party and post cocktail reception locations and champagne stops.

• Help obtain notable residences for each tour.

• Research new designers and maintain designer master database.

• Create and produce invitation and House Tour journal and signage.

• Solicit silent auction items and journal ads.

• Staff the events.

• Procure goodie bag items.

• Conduct marketing and public relations for the event (working in conjunction with External Communications committee).


• Committee financial contribution levels apply at the time the volunteer joins the committee, and, unless otherwise stated, must be achieved in full by the volunteer within the specified timeframe.

• Committee members are responsible for purchasing a $45 discounted House Tour ticket for both the Fall and Spring House Tours.

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Senior Council Area: Membership

Council Area: Training

Junior Junior League

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Weekday or Weekends

Event Time: Afternoons (4:00 p.m.), and

morning/daytime on weekends


Frequency: Varies


Provides New York City preschool and elementary children with a comprehensive curriculum that teaches the principles of philanthropy and promotes family volunteerism. The JJL hosts Get Involved, Volunteer Early (GIVE) events that provide children with an educational, dynamic, and engaging training workshops where they learn about philanthropy, develop philanthropic interests, and participate in different types of volunteer activities.


• Each member is expected to captain or co-captain at least one GIVE Event from planning to execution.

• Help the committee identify opportunities to host GIVE Events in conjunction with other NYJL committees, NYJL community partners, or outside community partners.

• Work with the publicity chair to develop and execute media campaigns to promote GIVE Events.

• Volunteers should: enjoy working with children, have strong organizational skills, and an enthusiasm for promoting volunteerism in children.


Provide support for all GIVE Events and attend as many GIVE Events as possible.

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Mentoring Partners



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Once in Fall and once in Spring

Event Day: Tuesday


Where: Financial District (5 Hanover Sq)



Mentoring Partners works with Mentoring USA, a New York City based non-profit organization, which forges powerful connections for young people through the advocacy and involvement of mentors. Using a one-to-one, site based model, our trained mentors inspire by example and model positive life choices. We build positive relationships with young women ages 15-20. Our mentees live in RFK Apartments at Union Square. There are 94 units in the building all for low-income families, most of whom were formerly homeless. Because our mentees live on site we have been able to engage their families in some of our sessions.


• Attend the committee kick-off and new year planning meetings. Create a schedule of activities that are not only engaging but also allow mentors to bond with their mentees. • Pinpoint common goals and create organized, open lines of communication. • Spend time with the mentees, ask questions and make sure they feel noticed and important. Thoughtfully recognize situations where guidance is appropriate. • Monitor the strengths of the individual mentors throughout the course of the year.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Mentoring USA is a New York City based non-profit organization, which forges powerful connections for young people through the advocacy and involvement of mentors. Using a one-to-one, site-based model, their volunteers inspire by example and model positive life choices.


• Mentoring USA requires new mentors to fill out an online application and attend a training session in the Fall.

• Fingerprinting is required for security clearance.

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New Beginnings



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Weekly (committee meetings and

events alternate weeks)

Event Day: Varies


Where: East Village (Hopper Home, 110 Second

Ave. between East 6th and 7th Streets)

Frequency: Weekly (committee meetings and

events alternate weeks)


The New Beginnings committee works with the Women’s Prison Association (WPA) to plan, lead, and run life skills workshops for women who have recently been released from incarceration. Workshops focus on both soft and hard skills in order to help develop confidence in the women and articulate their personal strengths. Workshops topics include goal setting and strength of character, as well as job search, financial planning, and independent living and social skills.


• Working in teams, volunteers plan at least 2 workshops per semester.

• Volunteers should have good communication skills and be able to engage with clients at WPA.

• Volunteers should possess patience, discretion, and calm, as well as a willingness to participate in discussions and understand clients' situations.

• At least 75% attendance at workshops is required.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The WPA works with women at all stages of criminal justice involvement. WPA promotes alternatives to incarceration and helps women living in the community to avoid arrest or incarceration by making positive changes in their lives. Inside prison and jail, WPA is a source of support to women and a resource to them as they plan for release. After incarceration, women come to WPA, including Hopper Home, for help in building the lives they want for themselves and their families in the community. For more information, visit www.wpaonline.org.


An orientation and training are provided by WPA and the committee to provide volunteers a better understanding of WPA clients and to give volunteers the tools and resources necessary to serve these clients.

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Senior Council Area: Membership Council Area: Volunteer Development

New Membership

Meeting Day: Wednesday Meeting Time: Evening Where: Headquarters Frequency: Once a month

Event Day: Varies Event Time: Evening Where: Headquarters Frequency: Twice per month

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION New Membership's mission is to grow the NYJL volunteer base by leading its recruiting efforts. We accomplish this mission through the following activities: plan and manage prospective volunteer orientation sessions; develop and host non-Orientation recruiting efforts, including Offsite Recruiting and Sip & See Events to support the NYJL mission of having a diverse membership; guide applicants through the application process; review all applications for membership; engage with other NYJL committees to internally market and expand recruiting efforts; develop and host engagement events to provide ongoing enthusiasm for newly-accepted women up until the time they begin their provisional training; and provide New Membership volunteers with training in NYJL event planning, as well as the membership requirements and the application process. There are many opportunities for leadership on this committee and the ability to grow as a NYJL volunteer.


• Participate in prospective volunteer orientation sessions, Sip & See Events, Offsite Recruiting Events, and Engagement Events. Throughout the year, volunteers will be asked to perform a variety of tasks at these sessions to further their development as volunteers.

• Interact with prospective volunteers at recruitment events. This includes engaging prospective members one-on-one to discuss NYJL membership, benefits, and requirements, and providing personal perspectives on volunteerism to encourage new volunteer applications. It may also include public speaking.

• Assist in developing and implementing new recruiting outreach methods.

• Develop and host engagement events to provide ongoing enthusiasm for newly-accepted women up until the time they begin their provisional training.

• 75% attendance at New Membership events is required.


This committee needs enthusiastic

participants to generate excitement

about joining the NYJL. Presentation

skills, event planning, and a passion

for the organization are appreciated.

Members should be comfortable

making conversation as much of our

time with prospective volunteers is

spent greeting them and helping to

answer their questions about the

NYJL.

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New View Eastside


Meeting Time: Evening (6:30 p.m.)

Where: Union Square



New View Eastside is a bi-weekly mentoring program designed for boys and girls ages 14-18 in a Good Shepherd program. NYJL mentors will create a supportive environment and serve as positive role models. The program includes group and one-on-one discussion on topics such as friendships, change, and leadership, and activities and art projects that coordinate with the topic.


• Engaged participation in workshops that include nutritional education, fitness activities, and cooking demonstrations of a healthy, nutritious and affordable meal with families and their children.

• Participation in 10 workshops (5 in fall & 5 in spring).

• 95% participation in committee meetings

• Active sub-committee participation

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Good Shepherd Services is a leading youth development, education and family service agency that serves over 20,000 program participants a year. Good Shepherd provides residential and supportive services for those children who have been placed in their care by the Family Court and ACS.


• Volunteers must be 25 or older.

• Training with Good Shepherd Services is required for participation in the program.

• Background check: Criminal history

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New View Westside

Meeting Day: Tuesday Meeting Time: Evening (7:00 p.m.) Where: Chelsea Frequency: Twice per month


New View Westside/Chelsea Foyer is a bi-weekly, 90-minute mentoring program designed for young adults ages 18-25. The program begins with group and one-on-one discussion, followed by dinner. NYJL will provide a robust program of one-on-one mentoring sessions to help our mentees in their endeavor to live independently and free of public assistance. Our goal will be to help them improve their socialization and interpersonal skills. Each evening is based on a life or job skills topic, such as self-esteem, resume writing, and living independently.


• Volunteers are required to develop programming and coordinate 4 evenings each year with teammates.

• Lead discussion with mentees.

• Actively mentor and build relationship with one mentee.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Good Shepherd Services is a leading youth development, education and family service agency that serves over 20,000 program participants a year. Good Shepherd provides residential and supportive services for those children who have been placed in their care by the Family Court and ACS.


• Volunteers must be 25 years or older.

• Training with Good Shepherd Services is required for participation in the program.

• Background check: Criminal history

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Senior Council Area: Nominating

Council Area: Nominating

Nominating



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Weekly


The NYJL Nominating committee (NC) is responsible for identifying the best possible leaders for the NYJL. This committee plays a vital role in ensuring that the NYJL continues to fulfill its mission. The 15 members of the NC are elected from a double slate by the NYJL membership. Members of the Nominating committee represent all areas of the NYJL, including Member-at-Large (3), Communications (1), Community Program (4), Membership (2), Finance/Fundraising (2) and Sustainers (3). The NC also selects a Vice Chair of Nominating, who is elected on a single slate, serves as a member of the Management Council during year one, and becomes the chair of Nominating in year two (where she then sits on the Board of Directors).


• Selecting the five Active members of the NYJL to be honored as Outstanding Volunteers at the Winter Ball.

• Preparing for election by the membership a single slate of candidates for the NYJL Board of Directors (BOD), including the President, Secretary, Treasurer, EVP and Members-at-Large; Recommending, for approval by the BOD, members of the Management Council.

• Selecting volunteers to serve on the Code of Ethics committee. • Preparing, for election by the membership, a slate for the

Nominating committee


• This is an invitation only committee

• May not serve on the BOD or MC

• May not serve on the NC more than once during a four year period

• Has served at the NYJL for at least four years (minimum of at least two years with the NYJL for transfers who have served at least two years at another Junior League)

• Is in good financial standing

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Nonprofit Board Clearinghouse

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: In the Fall, one weekday evening and

One Saturday; In the Spring, five consecutive

Wednesday evenings and One Saturday

Event Time: Evening (weekday); All-day

(weekend)

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Eight days per year


Nonprofit Board Clearinghouse (NPBC) strives to improve the effectiveness of nonprofit boards in New York City by training qualified volunteers and placing them on nonprofit boards. Three times per year the NPBC conducts the 'Leadership Through Governance' training course, which culminates in a Board Fair. NPBC works to liaise with representatives of the nonprofit community to facilitate the placement of course graduates on nonprofit boards. This is a great opportunity to learn about nonprofit board governance, build relationships with nonprofit agencies, and help provide effective and innovative board leadership for NYC's nonprofits.


• Act as an advisor, course captain, speaker liaison, or trainer during the training courses.

• Assist with the production and management of all aspects of the course.

• Host two networking events for course alumni, nonprofit agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.


Committee volunteers are strongly encouraged to take the 'Leadership Through Governance' course at a discounted rate.

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NYJL Forum for Nonprofits

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice per month in the Fall; Once a

week January-May

Event Day: Varies

Event Time: All-day

Where: TBD

Frequency: Once a year


The NYJL Forum for Nonprofits committee designs and implements a conference for community nonprofits. The conference gives participants opportunities to learn about various nonprofits, build relationships with nonprofit agencies, and help share best practices with leadership in NYC's nonprofit community.


The committee members plan all aspects of the conference including:

• Determine the subject matter and venue

• Obtain speakers

• Market the event, design and mail invitations.

• Manage the conference day events, including meals.


• Volunteers can expect to contribute to creating an amazing event from the planning to day-of execution. Due to this, experience working with not-for-profit organizations, conferences, or special event planning is a positive.

• A variety of tasks can be successfully completed outside the traditional meeting format, with flexible committee assignments offered to committed volunteers.

• Committee volunteers will be required to pay a volunteer-price ticket and attend the conference.

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Senior Council Area: Community Council Area: Culture & the Arts

Performance of a Lifetime

Meeting Day: Monday Meeting Time: Evening (6:45 p.m.) Where: Headquarters Frequency: Once a month

Event Day: Monday or Saturday Event Time: 6:00-7:00 pm (Mon); 10:00-4:00 (Sat) Where: Girls and Boys Harbor School Frequency: Once a month


Committee members work with 25 students ages 7-10 in an afterschool program. We offer the children the opportunity to participate in cultural enrichment activities pertaining to the performing arts. Monday night classes prepare students for a Saturday field trip once a month. Students experience what they have learned in class come to life on these excursions.


• Volunteers either join the Harbor sub-committee or Performance Planning sub-committee.

• Harbor members plan and lead hour-long classes monthly with the students and attend one Saturday trip.

• Performance Planning members plan the Saturday field trips and attend 3 Saturdays per year and 2 Harbor Monday nights.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The mission of Boys & Girls Harbor School is to empower children and their families to become full, productive participants in society through education, cultural enrichment, and social services. The Harbor is an education-focused organization committed to providing an Individual Learning Plan for every Harbor student to assure comprehensive academic training and emotional development, enriched by infusing the arts into our culture and curriculum.


Note: Monday Harbor sub-committee

classes meet at 6:00 p.m..

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Council Area: Children Education

Personal Empowerment Project

Meeting Day: tbd


Where: East Harlem



The Personal Empowerment Project (PEP) is NYJL’s 115th Anniversary Project. This committee will focus on career mentoring for high school girls by opening the students’ minds to different career paths. After the Fall conference, the mentees will break into smaller groups and be assigned a mentor to explore presented professions in greater depth.


• Volunteers will develop and execute a one-day conference to

introduce mentees to diverse career fields.

• Volunteers will work in teams and plan at least one career field

rotation per trimester

• Volunteers will mentor High School students

• All volunteers will be required to attend both the Fall conference

and Spring graduation plus attend at least 75% of the bi weekly

meetings.


• Volunteers are not required to

be an expert in a given career

field, however will be expected

to proactively facilitate student

learning.

• Mentoring session could

include off-campus field trips

where appropriate.

• Creative and entrepreneurial

proclivities a plus toward a

successful launch.

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Council Area: Volunteer Development

Placement



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Thursday

Event Time: Evening

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Once in the fall and once in the spring


The Placement committee educates volunteers about the placement opportunities available, and the placement process. We also work closely with all committees to ensure they are adequately staffed to fulfill their mandates. This is a great place to learn a lot about all of the committees in the NYJL.


• Serve as Placement Champion to assigned Council Head and committees.

• Research and answer all volunteer questions about placement opportunities.

• Plan and execute Placement Previews in the fall and spring

• Visit Council area meetings, Transfer Orientations, and Provisional meetings to educate and update membership about the placement process.

• Facilitate placement for Provisionals, transfers, and all volunteers participating in open placement throughout the year.

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Council Area: Culture & the Arts

Playground Improvement Project



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Weekends occurring mostly April-May

with some follow-up days in Fall

Event Time: Daytime (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Where: Park (Varies)

Frequency: Varies


Volunteers on the Playground Improvement Project (PIP) create safe, beautiful, well organized, and educational play spaces for children and other members of the New York City community. PIP focuses on sites and parks that need major renovation and that have the greatest impact on the surrounding community. PIP coordinates with city organizations, community groups, corporate sponsors, and neighborhood residents in designing, planning, preparing and realizing the project.


• Work on a broad range of activities to contribute to the overall planning and implementation of the community project. Coordinate site logistics; inventory and design of project.

• Identify and work with appropriate community groups.

• Landscape, paint and make general improvements in the park.

• Coordinate and participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the end of the project.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

For more than 24 years, NYJL volunteers have designed, planned, funded, and completed a playground renovation each spring. The NYJL partners with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to create safe, beautiful, well-organized and educational play spaces for children and families in the New York City community. The park chosen as the focus of PIP changes each year. Some examples of the most recent parks are Columbus Park, Foley Square and Tompkins Square Park.

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Council Area: Culture & the Art

Project Muse

Event Day: Tuesday Event Time: Daytime (10:05 – 11:05 a.m.) Where: Lower East Side / P.S. 64 (600 East 6th St. at Ave B) Frequency: Weekly


Volunteers with Project Muse work with two classes of third-grade students at P.S. 64 to provide an interactive art education course that increases awareness of art and culture and contributes to creative and cognitive development. Volunteers create art curriculum that introduces children to a wide range of artists, art genres, and mediums, and we foster an environment where the children feel inspired to create, learn and broaden their knowledge and artistic skills. Volunteers also provide consistent adult role models and continue to build on the long-standing relationship with P.S. 64 by providing valuable and positive experiences for the children and the faculty or administration.


• Lead classes by providing an overview of art movement/artist and assisting children with in-class projects.

• Develop modules that can include both field trips and in-class projects.

• Order supplies and materials for projects, plus brief volunteers.

• Establish rapport with children through hands-on interaction on a regular basis (attendance is extremely important).

COMMUNITY PARTNER

P.S. 64 is a Title 1 public school (grades PK-5) on the Lower East Side. Project Muse provides a weekly art program to the two third-grade classes and has worked with P.S. 64 for more than ten years.

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Provisional Training



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Thursday

Event Time: Evening

Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Once in the fall and once in the spring


This committee organizes and implements the Standard and Accelerated Provisional Training curriculums to prepare the newest NYJL members to be effective volunteers and future leaders of the NYJL. The committee provides an opportunity to create a great experience for our newest volunteers while enhancing training and presentation skills.


• Welcome and train provisional volunteers to ensure a good understanding of the NYJL's mission, structure and operations.

• Provide the Provisionals with a thorough understanding of what is needed to be an effective NYJL volunteer.

• Ensure that each Provisional understands the different arms of the NYJL, including community, fundraising, and support.

• Committee volunteers will be assigned to a particular Provisional Training course: the Standard Course (7 training sessions in the fall and spring) or the Accelerated course (4 training sessions in the fall and spring).

• Each group is assigned two Group Leaders who coordinate and facilitate the majority of their group training meetings.

• In addition, the Group Leaders serve as mentors to the Provisionals. This important leadership role is extremely rewarding and requires some time commitment outside of scheduled meeting (for example, e-mailing, meeting preparation, attending respective Group’s assigned additional requirements – Playground date, Walking Tour, tracking and organizing attendance and paperwork, etc.).


• This is an invitation only committee.

• A minimum of three years as an NYJL active is required.

• Daily e-mail access is a requirement.

• Committee members are required to attend events with their provisional groups including attendance at walking tours, PIP days, Placement Previews and socials. This includes 1-2 weekend days per semester.

• Nominal financial component includes buying flowers and prizes for the groups (approximately $75-$100).

• In addition, because of the role this committee plays, committee members should strive to well exceed the 75% minimum attendance requirement.

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Reading Rangers

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: East Harlem, at SCAN

(103 Street and 1st Ave)

Frequency: Weekly


The New Literacy Committee of the New York Junior League seeks to encourage and educate young children in the Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network (SCAN) program by providing reading lessons and literacy education. The Committee currently offers a 60-minute one-on-one reading program, focused on supporting boys and girls ages 5-9. The program uses a positive, consistent approach, providing a fun learning environment, fostering young minds and encouraging a love of reading and letters while aiming to improve reading levels for all our young participants, giving them a head start for a life of learning.


• Our goal will be to increase the children’s reading levels through programs that offer a variety of games, books, and projects to improve the children’s literacy skills.

• The program includes group activities and one-on-one reading time that will improve reading skills, spelling skills and overall literacy.

• Volunteers are required to develop programming and coordinate 4 evenings each year with teammates, lead activities, and act as a tutor to one child.

• Each evening is based on a fun theme with related activities.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

SCAN is a leading youth development, education, and family service agency that serves over 20,000 program participants a year. SCAN has been providing support to thousands of at risk families and children in East Harlem and South Bronx since 1977. With programs as diverse as substance abuse treatment, violence prevention, literacy programs, after-school activities and events, employment skills training, and youth leadership, SCAN’s family-focused approach builds on individual and group strengths. SCAN programs empower, fostering responsibility and initiative, and enabling families and children to believe in themselves.


• Training with SCAN is required, along with background check, criminal history, state central registry.

• 90% attendance at program evenings is required.

• Prior experience working with children is helpful but not required.

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Rights of Passage at Covenant House

Meeting Day: Monday Meeting Time: Evening Where: Headquarters Frequency: Weekly (committee meetings and events alternate weeks)

Event Day: Monday Event Time: Evening (7:00 p.m.) Where: Midtown West (Covenant House, 460 West 41st )

Frequency: Weekly (committee meetings and events alternate weeks)


The Rights of Passage at Covenant House committee plans, leads, and runs life skills workshops for the residents of the Rights of Passage and Crisis floors at the Covenant House (CH). CH is often a last resort for young people, so the committee provides them with basic life skills workshops to help them along their path at CH and beyond. Workshop topics include, but are not limited to, basic financial planning and management, renting 101, job search, setting career goals, healthy relationships, and many more.


• Volunteers develop engaging workshops and presentations.

• Volunteers arrange outside speakers to lead workshops, accessing professionals within the committee volunteers' networks, other NYJL committees, and governmental agencies.

• Working in teams, volunteers lead at least 2 workshops by identifying important and relevant content, and provide support to workshop leaders on other nights.

• Volunteers must possess good communication skills and a willingness to participate in activities and discussions.

• Volunteers should have patience as well as an understanding of CH residents' temporary housing situation.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The Rights of Passage (ROP) program gives motivated homeless youth the chance to really learn what it’s like to live on their own and how to do it successfully. Established in 1986, ROP is an innovative transitional living program that addresses the long-term needs of at-risk youth who first come to CH in crisis. Once accepted into the program, residents live in apartments at CH for up to 18 months. For more information visit www.covenanthouse.org/youth-homeless-programs/transitional-housing.


Training and a training manual are provided by Covenant House and the committee. New volunteers receive hands-on training before being

expected to lead workshops.

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Senior Friends



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice a semester (committee meetings

take the place of events)

Event Day: Tuesday


Where: Upper West Side (Jewish Home Lifecare,

120 West 106th Street)

Frequency: Weekly


The Senior Friends committee serves the senior community at Jewish Home Lifecare (JHL) by forming and maintaining relationships with the residents. Working closely with hospital staff and volunteer coordinators, the committee plans and organizes engaging activities to enrich residents' daily lives and provide a greater sense of community at the hospital.


• Consistent attendance on site at JHL; at least 75% event attendance is required.

• Volunteers should possess an outgoing and optimistic personality, and be willing to engage with senior friends.

• In teams, volunteers captain multiple events each semester.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

The Manhattan campus of Jewish Home Lifecare offers adult daycare, renowned short-stay rehabilitation, and long-term nursing home care along with a full range of engaging activities and services for seniors. For more information, visit www.jewishhome.org/our-services/our-campuses/manhattan.


• Orientation at JHL is a prerequisite.

• JHL requires a recent (within the last 12 months) PPD (TB) skin test, proof of MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) immunization, and an annual flu shot.

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Spotlight on Performance

Meeting Day: Varies Meeting Time: Evening Where: Varies Frequency: 1 in Fall; 1 in Spring

Event Day: Monday Event Time: Evening (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Where: Upper West Side / Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA Frequency: Weekly


Spotlight on Performance committee volunteers work closely with New York City youth of ages 7 to 11 at Grosvenor Neighborhood House to expose them to the performing arts. Activities are geared to exploring many forms of art, including drama, dance, painting, sculpture, poetry, music, and photography.


• Create an itinerary at the beginning of every semester designed to engage the kids in fun, positive and creative self-expression, which in turn helps to promote healthy interaction with their peers.

• Lead modules designed to teach the students about a specific medium of artistic expression and guide them through a hands-on exercise.

• Organize and chaperone field trips to the city's many cultural offerings, such as the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the Big Apple Circus, and a performance of The Lion King or other Broadway productions.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Spotlight on Performance's community partner is Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA (GNHY), an offsite of the West Side YMCA. GNHY is a former settlement house that provides childcare, after school programs, summer camp, English as a Second Language instruction, and more to residents of the Manhattan Valley.

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Stanley Isaacs Performing Arts

Meeting Day: Varies Meeting Time: Evening Where: Headquarters Frequency: 1 in Fall; 1 in Spring

Event Day: Wednesday Event Time: Evening (6:30 p.m.) Where: Upper East Side / Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center / 415 E. 93rd Street Frequency: Weekly


Committee members expose students to a variety of creative visual and performing arts projects, and help them gain confidence from the participation in cultural and artistic activities. Children participating in Artistic Journeys are ages 7-11, and children in Beacon to Broadway are ages 11-14. Volunteers also arrange field trips to city museums, art based schools, Broadway shows, and local art enrichment experiences.


• Collaborate with other committee members to organize and lead at least two lessons per year.

• Interact with and instruct students on the scheduled lesson.

• Educate students about art appreciation in all forms.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

For more than 40 years, the Stanley M.

Isaacs Neighborhood Center has

provided vital services to low income

residents of Yorkville and East

Harlem, including youngsters, adults,

senior citizens, and families. Their

mission is to provide assistance to

their neighbors in need and to

participate in the life of their

community by improving their

physical, educational, cultural, and

social wellbeing. Since 2009, the NYJL

has operated two programs at the

Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center:

Artistic Journeys and Beacon to

Broadway.

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Steps to Success - Job Skills Training



Where: Headquarters or offsite


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Evening

Where: Varies

Frequency: At least 8 workshops (September-

June)


The Steps to Success committee is the NYJL’s premier job skills training outreach education program for those in at-risk and underserved communities—primarily the homeless, formerly homeless, and low-income individuals and families. As in all communities, job skills training helps to empower clients to secure financial stability and provide a home for themselves and their families. Steps to Success workshops focus on the job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, networking, and workplace etiquette.


• Volunteers adapt workshop materials to suit community needs and create at least 2 new workshops.

• Volunteers develop successful rapports with clients.

• Volunteers present and engage in at least 8 workshops in the community. The committee aims to present at least 40 workshops during the year.

• Volunteers must possess strong communication skills and comfort with teaching others.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Steps to Success seeks out new outreach partners each year. Recent and present partners include Andrew Glover Youth Program, Women In Need: Jennie Clarke and East River Family Center, Homes for the Homeless: Clinton Family Inn, the English-Speaking Union, Minds Matter, and the GO Project. Most of these community partners are homeless shelters catering towards families, primarily women with children. Workshop locations are on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown West, Midtown East, and the East Village.


Training is provided as needed and may include presentation skills, conflict management, workshop content, and community partner/organization detail.

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Senior Council Area: Strategic Planning

Council Area: Strategic Planning

Strategic Oversight and Impact

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters



Strategic Oversight and Impact (SOIC) works with the Strategic Planning Council Head and Strategic Planning Board committee to coordinate and facilitate the goal setting and strategic direction of the NYJL. This involves helping the Council Heads and committee chairs set and monitor program-level goals that are aligned with the NYJL's Strategic Plan. The committee creates/updates metrics surveys and provides on-going monitoring of data submitted weekly by committees. The committee also assists with special research projects as directed by the Board.


• Work with committee chairs, Council Heads, and members of the Board.

• Preparation of surveys.

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of metrics and survey results

• Although meeting attendance is very important, some flexibility is possible. It is up to the volunteer to make the effort to stay up to speed and meet project deadlines.


This is an invitation only committee. If interesting in joining, please email [email protected]

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Transfers



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Four per year

Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Varies


Frequency: One weeknight and one weekend

social per month; two special events per year


The Transfer committee introduces volunteers from other Junior Leagues to the NYJL through orientation and social events. Transfer advisors act as a friend and counselor by assisting new transfer volunteers in the adjustment to the NYJL and New York City. Advisors ensure transfers complete their membership requirements and also help them acclimate to a new city. This is a great placement for women with varied skill sets and volunteer backgrounds as our goal is to showcase the wide variety of opportunities available through the NYJL.


• The Transfer committee seeks enthusiastic participants who will generate excitement about joining the NYJL. Members should be comfortable making conversation, as much of our time is spent greeting and getting to know the new Transfers.

• A working knowledge of the NYJL structure is needed to guide Transfers toward appropriate volunteer opportunities and committee placement.

• Each committee member serves as a Transfer Advisor to a small group of Transfers. Her role is to keep in close contact with these new NYJL volunteers through regular email and phone outreach to ensure each Transfer meets her membership requirements.

• Transfer members are required to maintain 75% attendance at all committee meetings, orientations, socials, and special events.

• In addition to attending the Transfer socials, committee members are asked to serve as a hostess for one weekday social and one weekend social during the year. This requires planning the activity and selecting the location.


• A minimum of 2 years as an NYJL active is required.

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Tutor Time

Meeting Day: Monday


Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or

Thursday

Event Time: Daytime (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Where: Bronx, Mott Haven Academy, 170 Brown

Place)

Frequency: One hour (weekly) or two hours (twice

a month)


The Tutor Time committee works with the Mott Haven Academy Charter School ("Haven Academy"), and allows volunteers to work with children ages 6-7, tutoring them in reading, writing, and math. Through the volunteers' efforts, Tutor Time aspires to make a difference in each child’s life academically and emotionally.


• Commit to tutoring students for one hour per week—or two hours twice a month—from September through June, providing a consistent adult role model for the children.

• Participate in one Haven Academy Special Event as well as the organization of the annual spring Tutor Time field trip.

• Continue to build upon Tutor Time's positive working relationship with Haven Academy.

• Create an environment in which the students feel comfortable learning without fear of failure, experience success, and develop confidence in their own abilities.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Haven Academy is a public charter school in the South Bronx. While the school is open to all students, it is specifically designed to meet the needs of at-risk students who are currently in the foster care and child welfare systems. The school has a close partnership with the New York Foundling. For information, visit: http://havenacademy.org/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Tutor Time follows the New York

City DOE school calendar and meets

through late June.

Academy teachers provide guidance

and tutoring materials for the students.

Volunteers participate in a two-hour,

onsite training in September.

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Volunteer Training and Leadership



Where: Headquarters


Event Day: Varies

Event Time: Evening


Frequency: Sixteen per year


The Volunteer Training and Leadership committee (VTL) provides training for NYJL volunteers, and affords them the opportunity to learn about relevant issues as well as develop philanthropically, professionally, and personally. VTL also leads the three Chair Training events, Leadership Day, internal trainings (i.e. Treasurer or Council Area), as well as the Annual Meeting.


• Staff 3-4 VTL's throughout the year (set-up, check-in, and active participation in the event).

• Assist in planning and staffing internal trainings for the NYJL.

• Assist with topic development and speaker recruitment for all training events.

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Website



Where: Headquarters



Volunteers oversee the NYJL’s website in a way that captures and promotes the work of the NYJL in real time both visually and verbally. Volunteers also review and analyze key metrics to ensure all digital properties are performing positively and provide recommendations as necessary to enhance the NYJL’s digital footprint.


• Manage, produce, and publish content on NYJL.org. Responsibilities may include copywriting, graphic design, photo editing, HTML and CSS coding, user interface planning, and coordinating with NYJL staff, committees, and volunteers to produce content.

• Work with Internal and External Communication committees to strategize and implement digital media campaigns.

• Work with Support committees and Communications staff to assist with digital media needs (technical support, graphic design, or coding work for website, social media, and email marketing.

• Collect and analyze web data.

• Research and follow digital trends, and make recommendations to NYJL on new technologies.


• Training is available for most required tasks including CMS software (WordPress), graphic design, search engine optimization, analytics reporting, etc.

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Winter Ball



Where: Headquarters

Frequency: Twice a month in September/October

Weekly in November-February

Ad-hoc in Spring following the Winter Ball

Event Day: Saturday

Event Time: Daytime set up; Evening event

Where: The Pierre Hotel (to be confirmed)

Frequency: Once a year


The Winter Ball’s fundraising activities benefit the charitable activities of the NYJL. The event also celebrates and recognizes two Outstanding Sustainers (OS) and five Outstanding Volunteers (OV). Volunteers plan, support and advertise Winter Ball event and its after party, the Harriman Circle Cocktail Event, and the OS/OV Announcement Celebration.


• Raise $2,500 in donations (cash, silent/live auction items, journal ads, gift bag items, corporate tables or other donations) in advance of the Winter Ball.

• Purchase discounted, committee-price ticket to the Winter Ball, as well as contribute to the committee Journal Ad.

• Plan the Winter Ball.

• Set up the day of Winter Ball. • Work 1-2 shifts at Winter Ball.



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Day of Committee Meetings

Monday


Archives & Photography

Auction


CHAMP

CHEF

External Communication

Golden Tree

Healthy Beginnings

Jr Junior League




Reading Rangers

Rights of Passage


Strategic Oversight and Impact*

Tutor Time**

Tuesday

Astor House Events


Crisis Intervention

DaVinci Explorers


Home Design

Mentoring Partners

New Beginnings

New View Eastside

New View Westside

Nominating*


Project Muse**

Senior Friends

Specialty Events



Website

Winter Ball

Wednesday

Affiliation

Done in a Day

Financial Literacy

FUNdraisers

Girls’ Leadership Institute

New Membership

Placement

Provisional Training*

Stanley Isaacs

Transfers

Thursday


*denotes invite only

** denotes d

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Frequency of Committee Meetings

Weekly

New Beginnings

Nominating*


Reading Rangers

Rights of Passage

Stanley Isaacs

Twice per Month


Affiliation

Astor House Events

Auction



External Communication

FUNdraisers

Jr Junior League

New View (East and West)



Placement


Specialty Events



Website

Monthly


CHAMP

CHEF

Crisis Intervention

DaVinci Explorers

Done in a Day


Financial Literacy

New Membership



Tutor Time**

Less than Once per Month

Girls’ Leadership Institute (once every 6 weeks)

Healthy Beginnings (once every 2-3 months)

Senior Friends (twice per semester)

Transfers (four per year)

Varies

Golden Tree

Home Design


Project Muse**


Winter Ball


** denotes daytime

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Committee Size

Large (more than 30 volunteers)

Astor House Events

CHEF

Da Vinci Explorers

Done in a Day On Demand

Done in a Day

FUNdraisers

Golden Tree

Home Design


Senior Friends

Stanley Isaacs Performing Arts


Winter Ball

Medium (15-30 volunteers)


Affiliation


Auction


CHAMP


Crisis Intervention

External Communications

Financial Literacy

Girls' Leadership Institute

Junior Junior League

New Beginnings

New Membership

Nominating*

Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse



Project Muse**


Reading Rangers

Rights of Passage at Covenant House

Specialty Events


Small (less than 15 volunteers)

Healthy Beginnings

Mentoring Partners

New Views Monday & Tuesday


Placement



Transfers

Tutor Time**

Website


** denotes daytime

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Active Membership Requirements

Active Members. During each fiscal year (the “Year”) of the NYJL (July 1-June 30), Active Members are required

to:

• Earn one placement credit by serving on a committee of the NYJL or doing other volunteer work that

qualifies for placement credit; and

• Earn two Membership credits by attending a Volunteer Training and Leadership training or attending the

Annual Membership Meeting and completing one of the following: attending an additional Volunteer

Training and Leadership Training, working on a Done In A Day Project, working one day on a Playground

Improvement Project or Community Improvement Project, completing the Non- Profit Boards

Clearinghouse Training, volunteering one shift at any Special Event, or completing another activity or

project that has been approved by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) for Membership credit. In order to

qualify as Membership credit for a Member, an activity or project cannot be sponsored by her committee or

other placement except with respect to members of the Volunteer Training and Leadership Committee, who

attend a Membership Meeting.

Subject to any policies or guidelines adopted by the Board, the President, or Executive Vice President, as

applicable, shall determine what constitutes Placement or Membership credit.

Active Members. Active Members may satisfy their annual Placement requirement by serving on any committee of

the NYJL that qualifies for Placement credit. Members will have an opportunity to learn about committees

available for the next year through the Web site and at Placement Previews. Active Members and Provisional

Members becoming Active Members must register their Placement requests through Online Placement by the date

requested. Members wishing to return to their current committee placement, and who have not yet met the

applicable limits of their term, will be eligible to renew their placement during the scheduled renewal period. If a

member does not select to renew her placement during this period, she will be required to select her committee

through the open Online Placement process.

The Placement Committee is responsible for assigning Active Members to committees of the NYJL. In order for

the Placement Committee to give due consideration and priority to a Member’s committee preferences, she must

complete Online Placement by the date Committee will seek to accommodate the preferences of Members by

assigning them to one of their top six committee requests. If more Active Members request to be placed on a

committee than the number of available positions, the available positions shall be allocated in the following

priority:

first, to Active Members who served on the committee during the preceding Year who are eligible to continue to

serve on the committee and submitted their form in advance of Placement Previews;

second, to Active Members who have been recruited to join the committee by the chair;

third, to all other Active Members, who shall be selected on the basis of their seniority at the NYJL.

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Subject to any policies or guidelines established by the Board, the chair of each committee, working with her

Council Head (“Council Head”) of the Management Council (the “MC”) and Senior Council Head (“Senior

Council Head”) of the MC, shall determine the number of available positions for such committee. If the Placement

Committee is unable to assign an Active Member to one of her top six committee requests, the Placement

Committee shall notify such Member of the remaining available committees as soon as practicable, after which

such Member shall select one of the remaining committees as her placement. Committee placements are a one-

Year commitment.

Committee rosters are available on the committee’s Group Share site and updated as needed.

Restrictions on Committee Placements. Unless otherwise approved by the Board, an Active Member may not serve

more than four consecutive Years on the same committee unless she assumes a leadership role on such committee

(chair, co-chair, vice-chair, Treasurer or Secretary). Any Member who assumes a leadership role on a committee

may continue to serve in such role (or another leadership role) until she has served six consecutive Years on such

committee. Members are required to take a four-year reprieve from a committee after serving the maximum Years

of service before being permitted to return. A committee chair or co-chair shall not serve more than two

consecutive Years in such position and, after completing her tenure as chair, she must serve on a different

committee the following Year, as well as take at least four-year reprieve from the committee.

More than one committee placement in a Year for any Member must be approved by the President or Executive

Vice President, as applicable, and will not be permitted if she is (i) serving in a leadership position, or (ii) filling a

space on the committee that could be taken by another Active Member. In addition, no member of the Nominating

Committee will be permitted to serve in a leadership role on another committee.

Documents

2015-2016 New York Junior League Placement Guide