PRESIDENT OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN CARRIE SEMPLE
MISSION STATEMENT The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism , developing the potential of women , and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. VISION STATEMENT
FACTS ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN 5 th largest League in the Country • • Membership is currently 2500+ • Over 80% of members work outside the home • This year, JLA volunteers will donate 160,000+ hours a year and will commit close to $650,000 toward improving the greater Austin area through our partnerships and programs.
COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT HALEY GARDINER
HELPING OUR CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY Our members are seeking: • Opportunities to donate their time and talents • Ways to make a difference in the community • Connection with like- minded individuals within the community • To help fulfill your mission
HOW JLA CAN HELP YOUR MISSION WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY 1. Community Projects • Volunteers • Possible funding up to $25,000 2. Short-term volunteers through our Done-in-a-Day Program 3. Representation at the Coats for Kids Community Fair to be held on December 7, 2019.
COMMUNITY PROJECT VS. DONE-IN-A-DAY PROJECT Community Project Done-in-a-Day • Year-long commitment • Short-term (1 or 2 days) • 50 hours for each • 4-hour shift for each volunteer volunteer • Funding • No funding
JLA CHEAT SHEET OF TERMS AND ORGANIZATION • Provisional/Active/Sustainer – different member types within JLA • JLA members switch positions each year in June to grow and learn new skills. While the positions stay the same, the JLA member you are speaking with may change. • Placement – volunteer position at your organization. We “place” our members. • Researchers – our JLA process of selecting Community Projects
COMMUNITY PROJECTS ANNA THOMPSON – RESEARCHERS CHAIR
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE OUR MEMBERS LOOKING FOR IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS? • Personal or professional skill development • A mix of year-round and Spring/Fall concentrated • Flexible shift times: daytime, evening (after 5 pm) and weekends – majority of members work full- time jobs • Opportunities to volunteer with other JLA members • Projects that are impactful to the community – We’re here to help you fulfill your mission and support the greater Austin community!
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT? • Exists within a not-for-profit/government agency • Provides high-quality volunteer opportunity for a minimum of 6 The Junior League of Austin volunteers • Offers at least 50 hours of volunteer work for The Junior League of Austin members
COMMUNITY PROJECT APPLICATION PROCESS • Community Project application is live now! Visit www.jlaustin.org to access the application. August 29 th at 5:00 p.m. – Application closes • • Mid-September – The Junior League of Austin members will reach out to conduct in-person interview • End of April – Not-for-profit Agencies will be notified or acceptance as a 2020-21 Community Project • May 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – Agency Orientation
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS? • Ann Nabers, Community Liaison communityliaison@jlaustin.org • Anna Thompson, Researchers Chair researcherschair@jlaustin.org
DONE-IN-A-DAY SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER PROJECTS LORI BUTLER – DONE-IN-A-DAY CHAIR
DONE-IN-A-DAY Done-In-A-Day (DIAD) is a committee of 40 Junior League members who fulfill a need for short-term volunteer services for our community partners. • Our goal is to better pair agency short-term needs and the needs of our members. • Volunteers work 4-hour shifts; if training is necessary, it must be included in the shift. • There are four cycles: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. You can submit multiple volunteer requests for up to 5 volunteer opportunities per cycle. • Volunteers provide support at a variety of events including fundraisers, however volunteers may not solicit funds or goods for an agency prior to or during an event.
DONE-IN-A-DAY Examples of Placements • Holiday Party Setup and Silent Auction Monitoring • Food Bank Distribution • Children Shoe Collection and Delivery • 10K Race Water Distribution or Registration • Assist with Arts and Crafts Project Days • Guiding Visitors through a Haunted House or Helping Children Build Gingerbread Houses
DONE-IN-A-DAY – PLACEMENT CYCLES Four Placement Cycles Fall Cycle: September 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 • Application Due: June 30, 2019 Winter Cycle : January 1, 2020 – March 15, 2020 • Application Due: September 1, 2019 Spring Cycle : March 16, 2020 – May 31, 2020 • Application Due: December 22, 2019 Summer Cycle : June 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020 • Application Due: March 29, 2020 Emergency Applications : Will be considered on a case by case basis Submit application using the form on our website: www.jlaustin.org For questions, please contact Lori Butler at diadchair@jlaustin.org
COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY FAIR LAUREN CORBETT – COMMUNITY FAIR LEAD
COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY FAIR • The Coats for Kids (CFK) Warm Bodies and Healthy Hearts Community Fair will be on December 7, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. outside of Palmer Events Center. • The Community Fair provides an opportunity for coat recipients who attend CFK Distribution Day to obtain first-hand information about applicable services and programs from other non-profit agencies within the Central Texas community. • To participate, please contact Lauren Corbett, Community Fair Lead at CFKFair@jlaustin.org. • Applications will be released in mid-August and will be due on October 18, 2019. • Together, with The Junior League of Austin and the Coats for Kids Partners, non-profit organizations can help us assist the community beyond “warmth.”
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