2. President of The Junior League of austin Amy Hurt

3. 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

4. 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

5. COMMUNITY Vice President Laura Robinson

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. COMMUNITY PROJECTS Haley Gardiner – Researchers Chair

11. 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!

12. 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

13. Community Project Application process
Community Project application is live now! Visit 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 Community Project
May 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. – Agency Orientation

14. Who should you contact with questions?
Marie-Lynn Dunn, Community Liaison
Haley Gardiner, Researchers Chair

15. DONE-IN-A-DAY Short Term Volunteer Projects Natalie Kunkel – Done-in-a-day Chair

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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.
For Questions, please contact Natalie Kunkel at

19. Coats for kids community fair Carrie Dyer – Community Fair Logistics

20. 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
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.”

21. GENERAL QUESTIONS ROUNDTABLES