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PRESIDENT OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTINCARRIE SEMPLE
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION 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.
FACTS ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN
• 5th 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 PRESIDENTHALEY 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
• Year-long commitment• 50 hours for each
volunteer• Funding
Done-in-a-Day
• Short-term (1 or 2 days)• 4-hour shift for each
volunteer• No funding
COMMUNITY PROJECT VS. DONE-IN-A-DAY PROJECT
• 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
JLA CHEAT SHEET OF TERMS AND ORGANIZATION
COMMUNITY PROJECTSANNA 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 JLAmembers
• 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 29th 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 [email protected]
• Anna Thompson, Researchers [email protected]
DONE-IN-A-DAYSHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER PROJECTSLORI BUTLER – DONE-IN-A-DAY CHAIR
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
Four Placement CyclesFall 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.orgFor questions, please contact Lori Butler at [email protected]
DONE-IN-A-DAY – PLACEMENT CYCLES
COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY FAIRLAUREN CORBETT – COMMUNITY FAIR LEAD
• 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 [email protected].
• 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.”
COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY FAIR
GENERAL QUESTIONS
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