President of The Junior League of austin Amy Hurt

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 Celebrating 85 years next February 5th largest League Membership is currently 2500+ Over 80% of members work outside the home Volunteers donate 160,000+ hours a year

COMMUNITY Vice President Laura Robinson

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 Community Projects Volunteers including basic Spanish speaking volunteers Possible funding up to $25,000 Short term volunteers through our Done-in-a-Day Program Representation at the Coats for Kids Community Fair to be held on December 8, 2018.

50 hours for each volunteer Funding Basic Spanish-speaking volunteers Community project vs. done-in-a-day project Community Project Year-long commitment 50 hours for each volunteer Funding Basic Spanish-speaking volunteers Done-in-a-Day Short-term (1 or 2 days) 4-hour shift for each volunteer No funding

Provisional/Active/Sustainer – different member types within JLA 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 Haley Gardiner – 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 shifts 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 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 (completed in two-hour shifts) 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 2019-2010 Community Project May 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. – Agency Orientation

Who should you contact with questions? Marie-Lynn Dunn, Community Liaison communityliaison@jlaustin.org Haley Gardiner, Researchers Chair researcherschair@jlaustin.org

DONE-IN-A-DAY Short Term Volunteer Projects Natalie Kunkel – 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, 2018 – December 31, 2018 Application Due: July 1, 2018 Winter Cycle: January 1, 2019 – March 15, 2019 Application Due: August 31, 2018 Spring Cycle: March 16, 2019 – May 31, 2019 Application Due: December 21, 2018 Summer Cycle: June 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019 Application Due: March 29, 2019 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 Natalie Kunkel at diadchair@jlaustin.org

Coats for kids community fair Carrie Dyer – Community Fair Logistics

COATS FOR KIDS COMMUNITY FAIR The Coats for Kids (CFK) Warm Bodies and Healthy Hearts Community Fair will be on December 8, 2018, 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 nonprofit agencies within the Central Texas community. To participate, please contact Janine Melton, Community Fair Lead at CFKFair@jlaustin.org. Applications will be released August 1, 2018, and are due October 15, 2018. Together, with The Junior League of Austin and the Coats for Kids Partners, nonprofit organizations can help us assist the community beyond “warmth.”

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