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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Advocates for Public Policy committee advocates in support of legislation and policy initiatives furthering the NYJL's work for women, children, and families in New York.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members research proposed legislation, educate committee members on their research, coordinate educational events for the NYJL's membership on these issues, and advocate virtually or in person on legislation or issues.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience in public speaking and presentation skills. Member will gain experience in researching and analyzing information. Member will gain insights to teaching and training others.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur on Monday Evenings every other week beginning at 7:30 pm at the Astor House. Members must attend 75% of all committee planning meetings.

Contact:

advocates@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Advocacy Day attendees are trained on how to communicate with Government officials on behalf of the bill that the NYJL and the committee are supporting that year.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None.

Important Information:

Volunteers must work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Volunteers must have an interest in government and the legislative process. Volunteers must have an interest in creative storytelling.

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The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. Astor House Events produces three fundraising events each year in support of the NYJL’s mission and work. Traditionally, Astor House Events fundraisers include Homecoming in October, Winter Party in January, and End of Year Party in June. At these themed events, NYJL members, friends, and family enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a premium open bar, music, dancing, and admission to an exclusive after-party.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members serve on each of three subcommittees, rotating subcommittees for each event. Subcommittees include Beverage, Food, and Decorations. Volunteer work can include research and pitch potential donors and sponsors for food, beverage, and other donations or sponsorships, brainstorm various event details according to each event’s theme, coordinate logistics, assist with setup and breakdown of events, and staff events.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience in strong organization skills, including setting priorities, planning, structuring project deliverables, and problem solving. Member will gain experience with soliciting donations and securing partnerships. Member will gain experience planning and producing events

Committee Meeting Details:

Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House. One month prior to an event, Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every week at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

astorhouseevents@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Fundraising training during the start of each volunteer year. This includes soliciting event sponsorships and cold-calling for donations. Additional trainings available based on volunteers’ needs.

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Meet a $500 give/get donation goal through food donations, beverage donations, gift bag donations, auction donations, and ticket sales. Purchase 1 ticket to each of the two events (Winter Party, and End of Year Party) at the committee volunteer rate. Market and share all three events to external network. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. For those with a leadership position, attend one Fundraising Events Leadership Council meeting each year and any leadership committee meetings as called by the co-chairs. Staff required events: 1 shift at each of the three events, set-up of each event, break-down of each event

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. The Auction committee hosts auctions for the NYJL’s fundraising events to generate revenue beyond ticket sales in support of the NYJL’s mission and work. Auction partners with other Fundraising Event committees to host both live and silent auctions of donated items, generating vital funding to benefit the community work. The committee supports, streamlines, and manages the auction processes, ensuring a consistent experience across all NYJL auctions. Currently the committee hosts auctions for Fall and Spring House Tours, Golden Tree, and Winter Ball. Auction also organizes a tag sale of unsold items every other year.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members work with other Fundraising Events committees guide and train others on the auction process, timeline, and operations. They also help strategize how to meet each of their revenue goals. Volunteer work can include coordinating event logistics, setting up auctions at events, strategizing bidding financials, researching items and donors, writing item descriptions, staffing auctions at events, teaching others how to register for and bid on auctions, brainstorm auction sponsors and donors, performing reconciliation on auction items.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience in strong written and verbal communication skills. Member will gain insight and comfort with talking to new people and ability to make others feel welcome.

Committee Meeting Details:

Mondays starting at 7:00 p.m. two to three times a month at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

auction@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Committee members are taught how to use software important to the volunteer work. These include Digital Cheetah, Google Templates, and GiveSmart.

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Purchase 1 ticket to Winter Ball at the committee volunteer rate Purchase 1 ticket to each event the volunteer chooses to staff at the committee volunteer rate Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines Market and share our Fundraising Events to external network Staff required events: Winter Ball and 1 additional event each year

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The CHEF (Cooking and Health Education for Families) committee empowers underserved and at-risk populations to make life-long healthy choices through preventative health and wellness education while placing an emphasis on planning, collaboration, and fun.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

In addition to attending 75% of monthly planning meetings, volunteers must complete 10 workshops with various Community Partners during the year. Signature events are also planned throughout the year, which are longer in length and count as 2 workshops. Volunteers are responsible for coordinating workshop logistics and share with the committee experiences at the various partners to further develop the workshops presented and the relationships with the partner.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop effective verbal communication skills, have an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness and develop relationship building skills. 

Committee Meeting Details:

Committee Planning Meetings take place one Monday a month at 7:30 p.m. at the Astor House and on Zoom. Volunteers must attend 75% or more of these committee planning meetings. CHEF event days, times, and locations vary throughout the year. Most workshops are during the week between 6:00 p.m.and 8:00 p.m. and are one hour long. Workshops opportunities are offered two to three times a week. Most signature events take place on the weekend. Volunteers must attend eight workshops, four signature events, or a combination of workshops and signature events. Events range from in-person and remote.

Contact:

chef@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Training is provided as needed and may include presentation skills, workshop content, and community partner/organization detail. Each Community Partner is assigned a captain from the committee who is familiar with the requirements and audience of that partner. All new volunteers learn from each captain in order to serve our partners seamlessly from year to year.

Community Partners (if applicable):

CHEF works with a variety of organizations, including Covenant House, The English-Speaking Union, GO Project, Good Shepherd Services, Harbor Science and Arts Charter School, Health Advocates for Older People, SCAN, and Win.

Important Information:

Complete/submit additional forms for Community Partner. Work hands-on and one-on-one with people. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines.

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Crisis Intervention committee offers advocacy, emotional support, and information to survivors of intimate partner violence, family violence, and sexual assault.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Adult Education and Mentoring Council focuses on providing adults with life skills training to become healthy, productive citizens of New York City. Volunteers advocate for adults in need and provide training, counseling, and companionship.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Volunteers must attend 75% of monthly committee planning meetings and events hosted by Crisis Intervention (i.e., Love Yourself Party, fill-a-need event/project, and self-care event). Planning and leadership are necessary to make our events successful! All committee volunteers are highly encouraged to sign up for a planning/leadership role for one of our committee-sponsored events. Before each event, all committee volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up. Participation is highly encouraged in preparation for leadership roles.

Special Requirements: Actively participate in 1 Crisis Intervention Subcommittee. Subcommittees will vary from year to year. 2020-2021 Subcommittees included: DOVE Partner Event Planning, Partnering with Advocates for Public Policy Committee, Crisis Intervention Ambassadors (presenting on DV to other committees), Partnering with Covid Task Force Against DV, and Golden Tree Wreath Decoration 

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop interpersonal skills, including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness. Members will have the ability to counsel and mentor others and will develop relationship building skills.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur second Tuesday of each month from 7:00-7:45 pm via Zoom. Community Meetings one weeknight per month from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm via Zoom. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of planning meetings. and two Community Partner meetings. Volunteer opportunities are weekday evenings and weekends.  

Contact:

crisisintervention@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Complete a mandatory 40-hour training course. Complete medical and security clearances, interviews, and shift call debriefings during business hours. 

Community Partners (if applicable):

Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies (DOVE) program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Important Information:

Desire members who have experience building strong rapports, patience, discretion and open-mindedness when working with others and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment among team members

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Done in a Day committee works with a variety of local New York City nonprofit organizations to provide immediate assistance and community impact.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The City Impact Council undertakes service projects to increase the impact of organizations on New York City. Volunteers build capacity by lending ad hoc volunteers for immediate and short-term assistance. Volunteers also renovate indoor facilities and outdoor parks to be safe and beautiful spaces for surrounding communities.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Done in a Day responds to community needs for regular and ad-hoc volunteers. Committee members have the flexibility to work in both large and small groups with a wide variety of community partner organizations. DIAD offers committee members many flexible options for managing their volunteer requirements around work and family commitments. Volunteers demonstrate a commitment to committee work and cultivate long-term and productive relationships with Community Partners. When serving as event captain, volunteers interface with volunteers, coordinate with the Community Partner on event details, provide day-of event management, and report attendance records and other event information for committee metrics. Volunteers remain flexible given varying and often short-notice Community Partner needs.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience in effective verbal communication skills, event planning and production skills. They also gain insight into Interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness.

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. once a month at the Astor House and off site. Days, times, and locations vary throughout the year. Events are typically two to four hours long and take place in Manhattan. Volunteers must attend four events in the fall and captain one of those four events. Volunteers must attend five events in the spring and captain one of those five events.

Contact:

diad@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

The committee provides several training sessions per year at monthly planning meetings, which include presentations on Community Partners and panels on DIAD specific issues.

Community Partners (if applicable):

DIAD works with a variety of Community Partners on projects that relate to community focus areas such as tutoring and mentoring, hunger, seniors, and environmental issues. These partners include Bowery Mission, Central Park Conservancy, City Harvest, Citymeals on Wheels, Father's Heart Ministries, Gigi's Playground, Good+ Foundation, Hippo Playground Project, JASA, KIPP, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Metro Baptist, Morningside Park Conservancy, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Project Cicero, Rise Against Hunger, Room to Grow, St. Joe's Soup Kitchen, Urban Outreach, Yorkville Common Pantry, and new partners every year.

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

Savor the Spring hosts an annual wine and spirits tasting event held in April. The Committee is responsible for procuring wine and spirits purveyors, complementary food vendors, VIP experiences, corporate sponsorships, and both silent and live auction lots. In addition, the committee oversees the event logistics and strategies to maximize revenue for our important mission at the NYJL. The Committee is organized into sub-committees including Marketing & Communications, Operations, Auction, VIP Experience, and Vendor Relations.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members solicit wine and food providers, experiential vendors, corporate sponsors, and auction items. All members are responsible for brainstorming and reaching out to potential partners for the event. Volunteer work can also include writing materials for use by NYJL's communications, promoting event participation, coordinating event logistics, and strategizing ways to increase revenue from the fundraiser. While members serve on a sub-committee, volunteer work is not limited to contributing exclusively to that sub-committee. 

Insights and experience members will gains:

Committee members gain experience driving the vital revenues that enable the work of the New York Junior League. Furthermore, volunteers can build valuable professional skills such as solicitation, marketing, budgeting, event coordination, vendor management, structuring project deliverables, problem-solving and team building! Within the committee there are also numerous leadership opportunities to help you build your skills and brand at the NYJL. 

Committee Meeting Details:

Before January, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House. January through June, Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every week at the Astor House. Committee socials at various locations. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings in-person.

Contact:

savorthespring@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Volunteers are trained on how to contact vendors and potential donors, and on how to solicit participation in and donations for the event.

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Each committee member is responsible for selling 5 tickets, bringing in $500 value in auction donations and staffing 1 shift of the event. 

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Golden Tree committee plans and executes Golden Tree, a three-day holiday-themed fundraiser in support of the NYJL’s mission and work. This fundraising committee focuses on planning and executing its signature event, which occurs annually before Thanksgiving. Every year the historic Astor House is transformed into a curated one-stop holiday shopping and entertainment destination with activities for all ages. A variety of retail vendors offer goods including apparel and accessories, food, jewelry, linens, children’s items, gifts for the home, and more. The committee has a leadership team made up of two co-chairs, one executive vice-chair, one treasurer, one secretary, and thirteen vice-chairs that lead six sub-committees. The subcommittees include Auction, Events & Entertainment, Communications, Food & Beverage, Operations, Vendors Recruiting, and Vendors Logistics.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members are outgoing and enthusiastic. All members participate in soliciting donations and should feel comfortable speaking to strangers, explaining the NYJL’s mission and work, and highlighting the benefits of participating in Golden Tree. Volunteer work can include procuring donations for food, drink, entertainment, VIP gift bags, and the Wreath Auction, researching and securing vendors to participate in the event, promoting ticket sales, coordinating event logistics, and assisting with event set-up and break-down. Each member serves on one of the six subcommittees. All members are expected to secure at least one major donation to the event: securing a vendor, major auction item, food/beverage donation, etc.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain expereince in strong organization skills, including setting priorities, planning, structuring project deliverables, and problem solving. Member will gain experience with soliciting donations and securing partnerships. Member will gain insight in the ability to accurately communicate what the NYJL does and why we do it.

Committee Meeting Details:

Leading up to the event, Mondays starting at 7:00 p.m. every week at the Astor House. January through June, Mondays starting at 7:00 p.m. every other week. Meetings rarely exceed one hour. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

goldentree@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Volunteers are trained in general fundraising principles including solicitation and negotiation skills, how to pitch an idea, how to effectively sell that idea, and event planning and production skills.

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Meet a $500 give/get donation goal through food donations, beverage donations, gift bag donations, auction donations, and ticket sales. Purchase 1 ticket to Golden Tree at the committee volunteer rate. Market and share Golden Tree to external network. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Attend set-up shift the Monday prior to Golden Tree at the Astor House. Staff 2 five-hour shifts over the course of the three days of Golden Tree (Thursday through Saturday). For those with a leadership position, attend one additional meeting per month and attend a summer planning session as early as July.

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. Home Design organizes and executes Fall and Spring House Tours, which take place in October and in May respectively. Manhattan’s most unique homes are open to the public while raising money to benefit NYJL’s community work. Every committee member volunteers on one of five subcommittees, each devoted to a specific focus in the planning and production of the House Tour. The subcommittees are Homes, Events, Auction, Operations, and Communications. 

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members are passionate about interior design, architecture, art, New York City, and the work the NYJL does in our community. Volunteer work can include brainstorming and pitching home ideas, brainstorming and soliciting potential sponsors and donors, coordinating event logistics, writing home descriptions, promoting House Tours to target audiences, setting up House Tours, staffing House Tours. Every committee member serves on a subcommittee and solicits at least one item for the silent auction or VIP gift bags for each House Tour.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain insight and professional presence with ability to liaise with NYJL staff, other NYJL committees, NYJL volunteer leadership, and non-NYJL external partners. Member will gain experience with soliciting donations and securing partnerships. Member will gain experience planning and producing events.

Committee Meeting Details:

Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. two to four times a month at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

homedesign@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Purchase 1 ticket to each House Tour at the committee volunteer rate. Staff House Tour Day and 1 shift of pre-event ticket sales at the Astor House before each House Tour. Secure 1 silent auction item or 1 VIP gift bag item for each House Tour. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Market and share House Tours to external networks.

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Jr. Junior League committee teaches New York City children ages 4-12 the principals of philanthropy and promotes family volunteerism through GIVE Events (Get Involved, Volunteer Early).

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members are dedicated to promoting volunteerism in children and families through GIVE Events. Volunteer work can include collaborating with partners to create workshops, researching and planning workshop content, coordinating logistics, and outreach to other NYJL committees, and recruiting children and families to attend.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Project development and implementation. Solicitation and negotiation skills, including how to pitch an idea and effectivly sell an idea. Coordinating tasks across multiple areas.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur monthly on Mondays from 7-8 pm at the Astor House. Members must attend 75% of all committee planning meetings and 75% of GIVE Events. In addition to attendance requirements, volunteers also must Co-Captain at least 1x GIVE event from lesson planning, and marketing, to execution.

Contact:

jjl@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Important Information:

Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Volunteers must have an interest in working with children and a passion for promoting philanthropy. 

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The New Membership committee recruits and excites the next generation of New York Junior League volunteers!

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members meet new and prospective women of the NYJL! Much of our volunteer work is welcoming prospective members and making them feel comfortable in our community. Volunteer work can include sourcing and developing prospective members, interacting with prospective women one on one, public speaking at New Member Orientations, and creating new recruitment outreach avenues.

Insights and experience members will gains:

New Membership leads the NYJL's recruiting efforts by sourcing potential new members, planning and executing New Member Orientations, guiding prospective women through the application process, and engaging with other NYJL committees and external groups to expand recruiting efforts. This committee offers opportunities for leadership while making a quantifiable impact on the NYJL. The committee was recognized as one of the Committees of the Year in 2016–2017.

Committee Meeting Details:

The time commitment for this committee is Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm once a month. Also, the committee hosts approximately 15-20 New Membership Orienations per year, with each Orientation lasting about 90 minutes.

Contact:

newmembership@nyjl.org

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Playground Improvement Project committee creates safe and beautiful play spaces for the greater New York City community.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The City Impact Council undertakes service projects to increase the impact of organizations on New York City. Volunteers build capacity by lending ad hoc volunteers for immediate and short-term assistance. Volunteers also renovate indoor facilities and outdoor parks to be safe and beautiful spaces for surrounding communities.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Playground Improvement Project (PIP) partners with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation to plan and execute a yearly large-scale park/playground improvement in Manhattan. PIP focuses its efforts in parks that need restoration and that we believe will have the greatest impact on the surrounding community. Each year, the committee selects a different New York City park and spends five weekends in the spring and one weekend in the fall painting, gardening, and completing general improvements in the park.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience in project development and implementation. They will also learn to give and receive feedback, both positive and constructive, and analyze for course correction. Coordinating tasks across multiple areas.

Committee Meeting Details:

Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. once to twice a month at the Astor House or off site. Workdays are on the weekend, 5 work days are required (1 in the Fall, 4 in the Spring).

Contact:

pip@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Depending on subcommittee and involvement, trainings boost skills in event organization and management, volunteer management, fundraising, marketing and design, and statistics and metrics.

Community Partners (if applicable):

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation • https://www.nycgovparks.org/Mission

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation’s mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations and care for parks and public spaces.

Important Information:

Majority of committee commitment takes place in the Spring months

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Steps to Success committee empowers adults and young adults on the path to independent success. We help them prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce by developing their professional skills of resume writing, interviewing, and networking, and by making sound decisions in matters of personal finance.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Adult Education and Mentoring Council focuses on providing adults with life skills training to become healthy, productive citizens of New York City. Volunteers advocate for adults in need and provide training, counseling, and companionship.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Work hands-on and one-on-one to facilitate student and adult learning. Volunteers attend six workshops per year with a wide range of Community Partners. Workshop material is curated at the committee level, and volunteers are asked to pull from their personal experience with resume-writing, interviewing, managing a personal budget, etc. to aid clients in job-seeking and establishing financial independence. Steps strives to bring together empathetic women from all backgrounds to provide support to clients from all walks of life with varied needs in their professional development.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop public speaking and presentation skills and will have the opportunity to give and receive feedback, both positive and constructive. Members will develop interpersonal skills including ow to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur monthly (Wednesdays) at the Astor House. Community Meetings days, times and locations will vary throughout the year. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of community planning meetings nad six workshops per year.

Contact:

stepstosuccess@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Community Partners can change depending on the Community Partners’ current need for skills training. Current Community Partners include The English-Speaking Union, Manhattan Family Justice Center, Minds Matter of New York City, The Opportunity Network, Urban Pathways, and Homeward NYC.

Important Information:

Desire members who are proactive and have optimistic personalities to facilitate adult learning, have an eagerness to participate in activities and discussions and patience, discretion and open mindedness when working with others. The committee strives to have diverse volunteer opportunities to fit everyone's schedule.

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Transfers committee introduces women transferring from other Leagues to the NYJL and NYC. The committee provides mentorship and social activities to provide support and inclusion in the NYJL.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members receive a small group of transfers that she advises and mentors. Volunteer work can include emailing transfers at least once a week, planning two events per year with them, planning two socials per year for all transfer members, coordinating logistics, and staffing events.

Insights and experience members will gains:

The Transfers committee introduces transfer members to the NYJL and to NYC by hosting regular socials and orientations, and a few special events, like our White Elephant Party and our End of Year Party (different from Astor House Events End of Year Fundraiser).

Committee Meeting Details:

Monthly Committee meetings: Tuesday nights at 7 pm Monthly Transfer Orientations: Tuesday nights at 7pm plus other events.

Contact:

transfers@nyjl.org

Important Information:

This committee is open to members with three years of active NYJL experience.

Other than socials, most volunteer work is done independently. The monthly Transfers Orientations are designed to orient women transferring from other Leagues to the NYJL. We educate transfer members about the transfer process, the NYJL’s structure, and the NYJL’s requirements. We also give a tour of the Astor House.

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Volunteer Education and Training committee creates and hosts engaging trainings for all members of the NYJL. Our events cover a variety of educational topics that help to make NYJL members successful volunteers. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members help plan and execute the trainings that are critical to developing skills important to our NYJL volunteer work. Volunteer work can include researching and recruiting presenters, researching topics and content, writing proposals, planning workshops, coordinating logistics, and staffing events. Every committee member participates in the planning of two workshops per year, including working with speakers, coordinating logistics, and writing marketing materials.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Project development and implementation. Solicitation and negotiation skills, including how to pitch an idea and effectivly sell an idea. Coordinating tasks across multiple areas.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur on Tuesday Evenings two times per month beginning at 7:00 pm at the Astor House. Members must attend 75% of all commitee planning meetings.

Contact:

vet@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None.

Important Information:

Volunteers must staff at least 6 trainings per year. Volunteers must work in teams to plan two trainings per year.

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Winter Ball committee has produced the NYJL’s annual gala since 1952. In 2022-2023, the committee celebrates the 71st year of this annual tradition to support the NYJL's work. The committee is organized into subcommittees, including Fundraising, Events (Decor), Operations, Internal Communications, External Communications, OS/OV (supporting that year’s Outstanding Sustainer and Outstanding Volunteers honorees), and Auction. Through the coordinated efforts of nearly 50 committee members, and with support from the Fundraising and Events Leadership Council, the Board of Directors, and other senior NYJL leaders, the committee raises vital funds for our community programming and hosts an elegant, formal evening complete with seated dinner, live and silent auctions, dessert, and dancing.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members are hardworking, active, engaged, and goal-focused volunteers. Enthusiasm and effort are by far the most important qualities of any committee member on Winter Ball! To coordinate a large event like Winter Ball successfully, it’s important for all committee members to prioritize and attend all planning meetings. Volunteer work can include researching and providing ideas for sponsor and donor solicitation, pitching potential sponsors and donors for both monetary and in-kind donations, conceptualizing and executing event decor, assisting with communications and marketing, and promoting both ticket sales and journal ad sales. Committee members staff the Winter Ball, acting as hostesses and participating in set-up and break-down before and after each event.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience to the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment among team members. Member will gain experience with soliciting donations and securing partnerships. Member will gain experience planning and producing events.

Committee Meeting Details:

From September to December, Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House. From January to March, Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every week at the Astor House. From March to June, Tuesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. once a month at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

winterball@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Volunteers are provided with extensive solicitation training, highlighting different tactics for different sponsorship and donation levels.

Important Information:

Special Requirements: Meet a $2,500 give/get donation goal through corporate sponsorships, cash donations and corporate matching, gift bag donations, auction donations, and ticket sales. Purchase 1 ticket to Winter Ball at the committee volunteer rate. Contribute financially to the committee’s Winter Ball ad (no more than $50 per volunteer). Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Market and share Winter Ball to external network. Staff required events: Winter Ball set-up and break-down, 1–2 shifts during Winter Ball.

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This committee is open and available for member placement.

The New View committee mentors young men and women who are in or are aging out of the foster care system.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Each volunteer must lead at least three sessions throughout the year.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness. Counseling and mentoring others. Relationship building.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning Meeting Information One Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the fall at the Astor House. One Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in January at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend 100% of committee planning meetings. Community Meeting Information Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. once every other week at Good Shepherd Services’ Chelsea Foyer at The Christopher located at 202 West 24th Street. (West Side subcommittee) Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. once every other week at Good Shepherd Services’ Euphrasian Residence located at 337 East 17th Street. (East Side subcommittee) Volunteers must attend a minimum of 90% of Community Partner meetings.

Contact:

newview@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Our Community Partner provides an in-depth training for each new volunteer as well as a refresher course for all returning volunteers.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Good Shepherd Services • https://goodshepherds.org/

Important Information:

Complete fingerprinting (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete background check (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete criminal history check (costs covered by NYJL). Complete/submit additional forms for Community Partner. Show/display proof of a TB test within past 12 months. Attend one additional training per year hosted by Community Partner. Be available on Tuesday evenings for volunteer opportunities. Be available to start at 6:45 p.m. Be 25 years old or older. (West Side subcommittee only)

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Done in a Day On Demand committee provides an array of services to a large number of NYC nonprofit organizations that need additional ad-hoc volunteers to help them execute their mission.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The City Impact Council undertakes service projects to increase the impact of organizations on New York City. Volunteers build capacity by lending ad hoc volunteers for immediate and short-term assistance. Volunteers also renovate indoor facilities and outdoor parks to be safe and beautiful spaces for surrounding communities.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Done in a Day On Demand (DIAD-OD) responds to community needs for one-time and short-term volunteer projects and plays an important role in vetting and onboarding new Community Partners into the NYJL. The committee offers both evening and weekend events and the flexibility for members to set their own NYJL schedule around work and family commitments. DIAD-OD Community Partners serve many different New York City communities, including senior citizens, vulnerable women and children, the chronically ill, and community improvement organizations. Volunteers demonstrate a commitment to committee work and cultivate long-term and productive relationships with Community Partners. When serving as event captain, volunteers interface with volunteers, coordinate with the Community Partner on event details, provide day-of event management, and report attendance records and other event information for committee metrics. Volunteers remain flexible given varying and often short-notice Community Partner needs.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain critical thinking and problem solving skills and well as insights into interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness. They also gain experience coordinating tasks across multiple focus areas and by working with different types of community partners.

Committee Meeting Details:

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. once a month at the Astor House or off-site. Community meeting days, times, and locations vary throughout the year. Events are typically two to four hours long and typically take place in Manhattan.

Contact:

doneinadayondemand@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

The committee will discuss pertinent training/information before volunteer events depending on need; some partners require mandatory online training/orientation before attending certain volunteer events

Community Partners (if applicable):

DIAD-OD works on projects that relate to five community focus areas: seniors, hunger, arts, children and the environment. Our committee volunteers are able to respond to immediate, short-term needs in the community through ongoing relationships with various partners, and new partners every year. These partners include DOROT, Henry Street Settlement, God’s Love We Deliver, Meatloaf Kitchen, Single Parent Resource Center, Women’s Prison Association, W!se, and Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Cancer Awareness and Support committee educates underprivileged communities about the importance of cancer awareness and prevention, as well as provides support directly to cancer-stricken individuals and their families by partnering with nonprofit organizations.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Adult Education and Mentoring Council focuses on providing adults with life skills training to become healthy, productive citizens of New York City. Volunteers advocate for adults in need and provide training, counseling, and companionship.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Each volunteer brainstorms and contributes in planning, and co-leads at least one support event with one co-leader. Volunteers must complete at least four call shifts with AICF. Volunteers must attend at least four support events over the course of the year. Please note that volunteers should try to visit all of the support Community Partners, and credits cannot be obtained from just one support Community Partner. Volunteers must represent the committee at one NYJL event (Healthy Kids Day or Placement Previews). 

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop effective verbal communication skills, event planning and production skills and interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur monthly (Mondays) at the Astor House. Days (M-TH), times of locations of community meetings vary throughout the year and include: the American-Italian Cancer Foundation at 112 E 71st Street, Red Door at 195 West Houston Street, American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge at 132 W 32nd Street, Ronald McDonald House at 405 East 73rd Street, and SHARE at 165 W 46th Street. Events are typically weeknights at 6:30 or 7pm. Volunteers must attend 75% of the monthly planning meetings (25% of these can be attended virtually, but in-person is encouraged), 4 in-person support events, and 4 in-person awareness shifts. 

Contact:

cancer@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Training will be provided on an as-needed basis by relevant community partners and/or Co-Chairs.

Community Partners (if applicable):

The American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF), Ronald McDonald House, American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, Red Door, and SHARE.

Important Information:

Desire members who have experience building strong rapports and an eagerness to actively participate in discussions and scheduled events.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Da Vinci Explorers committee enhances the scientific and art interest and capabilities of children.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Children's Education Council strives to empower children as well as their parents and caregivers with the tools to help them build a positive future. Volunteers provide education support in a variety of disciplines including math, science, art, financial literacy, reading, and writing.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Volunteers develop and lead two to three workshops per year at SCAN's Lehman residence. Volunteers also attend an additional six to eight workshops as a general volunteer (while other volunteers lead the workshop).

Insights and experience members will gains:

Effective verbal communication skills. Teaching and training others. Collaborating.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur once per quarter (two times in the Fall, two times in the Spring) at the Astor House on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings. Community meetings are biweekly on Mondays from 6-7pm at SCAN's Lehman residence (1591 Madison Ave).

Contact:

davinci@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Community Partners (if applicable):

SCAN (https://www.scan-harbor.org/) provides a variety of programs that help to support high risk children and families of Harlem, East Harlem, and South Bronx.

Important Information:

Volunteers must complete additional forms as required by the Community Partners including background check, TB test, and vaccination card scan.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Senior Friends committee enriches the lives of senior citizens in our community, who enjoy good conversation, activities, and making new “friends” with our committee.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Adult Education and Mentoring Council focuses on providing adults with life skills training to become healthy, productive citizens of New York City. Volunteers advocate for adults in need and provide training, counseling, and companionship.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

The committee works together to brainstorm new ideas to uplift our seniors and keep them mentally fit. Each volunteer co-captains two events per semester. We love having friendly, committed, and excited volunteers who want to directly impact the people in our community.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will have the opportunity to develop: event planning and production skills, interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness and relationship building.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings are twice a year in September and December. Community meetings occur weekly (Tuesdays) approx 3x a month at the New Jewish Home located at 120 West 106th Street. Volunteers must attend 75% of planning meetings and 75% of community partner meetings.

Contact:

seniorfriends@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Show/display proof of MMR immunization. Proof of an annual flu shot. The new member orientation at the New Jewish Home educates those who have joined the committee on best practices at the nursing home.

Community Partners (if applicable):

New Jewish Home

Important Information:

Desire members who have patience, discretion and open-mindedness when working with others, an ability to build enthusiasm and commitment among team members and an eagerness to participate in activities and discussions.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The New Beginnings committee provides services for women who have some level of criminal justice involvement.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Adult Education and Mentoring Council focuses on providing adults with life skills training to become healthy, productive citizens of New York City. Volunteers advocate for adults in need and provide training, counseling, and companionship.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Each volunteer co-leads three workshops per year. Planning includes developing activities to focus on the mind, body, or soul, advertising the workshop with a flyer, and procuring materials and snacks.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop effective verbal communication skills, have an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness and develop relationship building skills.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur every other month (Tuesday) at the Astor House and community meetings occur weekly (Tuesdays) at the Women's Prison Association Sarah Powell Huntington House at 347 E 10th Street. Volunteers must attend 100% of planning meetings and 75% of community partner meetings.

Contact:

newbeginnings@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Ask Anything training session with the Executive Director of the Women’s Prison Association.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Women’s Prison Association (WPA) & Avenues for Justice.

Important Information:

Desire members who are proactive and have optimistic personalities to facilitate adult learning, have an eagerness to participate in activities and discussions and patience, discretion and open mindedness when working with others.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Reading Rangers committee encourages and supports young children by providing literacy activities and one-on-one reading.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Children's Education Council strives to empower children as well as their parents and caregivers with the tools to help them build a positive future. Volunteers provide education support in a variety of disciplines including math, science, art, financial literacy, reading, and writing.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Reading Rangers encourages and supports young children by providing literacy activities and one-on-one reading. The goal is to increase the children's reading skills and comprehension with weekly workshops and one-on-one reading time. The committee focuses on supporting girls and boys ages 6-12 with a positive, consistant approach, fostering a fun learning environment, and encouraging a love of reading.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Counseling and mentoring others. Interpersonal skills, including how to how compassion, respect, and truthworthiness. Anticipating and identfiying problems and finding potential solutions.

Committee Meeting Details:

Community Meetings occur weekly, at SCAN-Harbour in East Harlem each Monday from 6:30-7:30. Volunteers must arrive by 6:15 pm. Volunteers must attend 90% of community meetings. Planning meetings are virtual and occur 4x a year, twice in the fall and twice in the spring. 

Contact:

readingrangers@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Volunteers must attend a mandatory literacy training sponsored by SCAN-Harbor and/or the committee once or twice per volunteer year.

Community Partners (if applicable):

SCAN-Harbor (www.scan-harbor.org) is the largest youth service provider in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx. SCAN-Harbor supports "at risk" children and their families to achieve positive life goals.

Important Information:

Volunteers must complete background checks and be fingerprinted (costs covered by the NYJL). Volunteers must complete additional forms as required by the Community Partner. Volunteers must be free on Monday evenings and be able to start programming at 6:30 pm. Volunteers must work hands-on and one-on-one with people. Committee work begins in September and continues through late May

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The LIFT (Lead Inspire Focus and Thrive) committee provides a consistent and nurturing presence for at-risk teenage girls through mentorship.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Volunteers are responsible for developing and executing various workshops throughout the year that focus on relevant topics such as physical well-being, mental empowerment, and life skills. This includes identifying the timeline and developing icebreakers and a 15-minute incremental lesson plan. Please note that many previously executed workshops can be repurposed for future years depending on the turnover of the mentees.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Experience working with teens. Patience, discretion, and open-mindedness when working with others. Ability to build enthusiasm and commitment among team members.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning Meetings Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. once a month at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings. Community Meeting Information Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. biweekly at Rising Ground located at 1741 Park Avenue, 2nd floor, at 121st Street. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of Community Partner meetings.

Contact:

lift@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

The LIFT committee holds an initial meeting with the trauma counselor at Rising Ground in addition to a mid-year training on a relevant topi

Community Partners (if applicable):

Rising Ground • https://www.risingground.org/

Important Information:

Complete fingerprinting (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete background check (costs covered by the NYJL). Attend one to two field-trips off site from Community Partner meeting location. For those in a leadership position, attend additional meetings per month as needed. It is important that mentees have consistency in the presence of their mentors (LIFT volunteers). That said, while the schedule lends itself to give off-time to certain subcommittees, we strongly encourage good attendance when leading and supporting a workshop.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Passport to the World committee is a one-on-one mentoring program, aimed at educating and empowering children to learn about the world around them through cultural, artistic, and hands-on activities to infuse different global thinking and values.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Culture and the Arts Council brings arts education and appreciation to underserved New York City children and teenagers to encourage self-expression while building confidence and self-esteem. Volunteers provide exposure to art and music through robust visual and performing arts curricula and supplemental trips to see live performances and shows.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Passport to the World is a one-on-one mentoring committee that works with elementary school age children. Volunteers are matched with a mentee with whom they work for the entire year. The committee hosts bi-weekly workshops focused on teaching lessons and traditions from around the world through cultural and artistic hands-on activities. Field trips and occasional cultural outings supplement the workshops. Volunteers are matched with a mentee at the beginning of the year and stay with the mentee through the end of that year. It’s imperative that volunteers attend all (or as many sessions) as possible. Mentors are expected to write a “Miss You” note to be presented to their mentee if they cannot make a session so the mentee knows they are being thought of. Volunteers each create and facilitate a lesson plan based on the criteria as set by the co-chairs. Volunteers work with a partner and research interesting ideas, activities, and take-homes that relate to the designated topic. Volunteers work with the Community Partner to approve the lesson plan, work with the treasurer to purchase materials, and arrive early (6:00 p.m.) to set up and stay a little later (8:15 p.m.) to clean up.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience building Interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness. Other skills include teaching and training others as well as collaboration.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning Meetings Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. twice a year at the Astor House. Regular Meetings Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. every other week.

Contact:

passporttotheworld@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

New York State Mentoring Program provides new mentor training to all volunteers. Special Requirements Complete fingerprinting (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete background check (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete criminal history check (costs covered by NYJL). Complete/submit additional forms for Community Partner. Complete reference checks (as facilitated by Community Partner). Attend one additional training per year hosted by Community Partner. Attend field-trips off site from Community Partner meeting location. Be available to start at 6:30 p.m. Attend meetings as early as August and through late June. Volunteers cannot join the committee mid-year. Work hands-on and one-on-one with people.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center • http://www.isaacscenter.org/ Mission Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center’s mission, in working with the poor, the isolated and disconnected of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities, is to promote social and physical well-being and encourage growth, self-reliance and dignity throughout every stage of life. Serves: New York City children, members of low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers including the isolated and homebound elderly. Issues served: School-age and adolescent programs. Education and workforce development. Senior services. Hunger and food security.

Important Information:

Because Passport to the World is a one-on-one mentoring program, the number of volunteers cannot exceed the number of mentees by more than three.

Availabilities:

Locations:

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Building Blocks committee provides interactive play with parents and babies (age six months to six years) to create a safe and supportive environment for new parents to bond with their children

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members attend semi-monthly modules on Saturdays for a group of eight to ten parents and their young children (0-8 years old). Each committee members plans and executes one module per volunteer year which might be centered on yoga, music, reading, arts & crafts, etc. Most planning occurs outside scheduled meetings.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Project development and implementation. Interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness. Counseling and mentoring others. Relationship building.

Committee Meeting Details:

Two to three planning meetings throughout the year and a conference call with the Community Partner the week before the session the volunteer is planning. Community meetings are 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Single Parent Resource Center (228 East 45th #503). Volunteers must attend 75% of committee planning meetings and 80% of community meetings.

Contact:

buildingblocks@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Community Partners (if applicable):

The Single Parent Resource Center, Inc. (www.singleparentusa.com): SPRC is the only comprehensive agency devoted solely to providing programs for not only over 2,000 of New York City's single parents families annually, but also to thousands of families from all around the country, and from all around the world, who access information about our services through social media.

Important Information:

Volunteers must be available weekend mornings for committee events. Volunteers must work independantly outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Membership Engagement Committee is focused on hosting non-fundraising events which aim to create a greater social experience and promote cross-committee networking for volunteers.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Membership Engagement Events helps NYJL volunteers connect on a social level through 6 Sub Groups. Committee members’ work can include planning and staffing events, brainstorming new ideas, researching and creating other ways to help facilitate a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for members, and promoting event attendance among members. Committee members are required to lead, or captain, two events per year while having the opportunity to strengthen leadership skills and gain valuable experience supporting event execution. Sub Groups include: Literary Ladies Femme Finance Women of Color Mothers Group Athleisure Ladies Engagement Events

Insights and experience members will gains:

Enthusiastic and engaging personality. Experience with marketing and communications (beneficial but not required). Outgoing and welcoming.

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House.

Contact:

engagementevents@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Committee members are trained on event planning, execution, and marketing.

Important Information:

Captain 2 events per year 75% committee meeting attendance

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Artistic Journeys committee provides visual arts education to students aged 6–11, developing meaningful mentor relationships that help students broaden their horizons, increase self-esteem, and find a creative outlet through art.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Culture and the Arts Council brings arts education and appreciation to underserved New York City children and teenagers to encourage self-expression while building confidence and self-esteem. Volunteers provide exposure to art and music through robust visual and performing arts curricula and supplemental trips to see live performances and shows.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Artistic Journeys works with the Stanley M. Isaacs Center to provide visual arts education to students, ages 6–11. One evening per week during the school year, volunteers create and lead students in visual arts lessons and activities. In addition to learning about artistic movements and techniques, students gain confidence and self-esteem and build meaningful mentor relationships. The committee also arranges field trips to city museums and craft studios and facilitates lessons from visiting artists, and its work culminates in a year-end art show, all of which serves to broaden students’ horizons and expose them to art outside of the classroom. Volunteers plan and co-lead at least three engaging and educationally appropriate visual arts lessons per year, and actively facilitate the success of art lessons led by other volunteers. Throughout the year, volunteers work to promote students’ confidence and self-esteem and develop meaningful mentor relationships. Additionally, the committee arranges at least four field trips to city museums and craft studios, facilitates occasional lessons from visiting artists, and hosts a year-end art show, which serve to broaden students’ horizons and expose them to art outside of the classroom.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience building effective verbal communication skills, teaching and training others as well as collaboration.

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. twice a year at the Astor House. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. weekly at P.S. 198 located at 1700 3rd Avenue. Meetings follow the New York City Department of Education school calendar.

Contact:

artisticjourneys@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Training is provided by the Artistic Journeys' community partner and co-chairs based on Artistic Journey's programming model and basic strategies for working with children. Special Requirements include: Completing a one-time background check with fingerprinting (costs covered by the NYJL) as well as submitting additional forms for Community Partner. Volunteers should be prepared to: attend periodic field-trips off-site from the Community Partner meeting location, be available on most (~75%) Wednesday evenings during the school year, be available to start at 6:30 pm, attend meetings as early as September and through early to mid-June and to work in a hands-on, one-on-one environment with children.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center • http://www.isaacscenter.org/ Mission Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center’s mission, in working with the poor, the isolated and disconnected of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities, is to promote social and physical well-being and encourage growth, self-reliance and dignity throughout every stage of life. Serves: New York City children, members of low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers including the isolated and homebound elderly. Issues Served: School-age and adolescent programs. Education and workforce development. Senior services. Hunger and food security.

Important Information:

No meetings are held during the summer, during school holidays, or during weeks when there are parent-teacher conferences. Previous experience in visual arts and/or working with elementary school children is helpful, but not required. Enthusiasm is the most important aspect in volunteers, and the committee is happy to provide whatever training is necessary to make volunteers feel more comfortable and successful in their work.

Availabilities:

Locations:

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Content Creation committee develops internal and external communications campaigns, inclusive of social media, in support of the initiatives across all areas of the NYJL.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members are ambassadors of the NYJL's mission, work, and brand. Committee members educate NYJL members and non-members about who we are and what we do as an organization through the content we create. Committee work includes writing content and graphic design. Committee members will assist in the creation of communications campaigns across multiple channels, writing social media posts or NewsLog articles, website copy, and marketing materials. Committee members may also be required, on occasion, to serve as press escorts during NYJL events.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience in project development and implementation. Member will gain expereince in researching and analyzing infrormation. Member will gain insights in giving and receiving feedback, both positive and constructive, and analyzing for course correction. Member will gain experience in creative writing and editing, using graphic design tools, templates and project management tools. 

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays every other week starting at 7pm at the Astor House. Committee members must attend 80% of committee planning meetings and actively participate in Content Creation Committee (creating content, fulfilling content requests, etc.)

Contact:

contentcreation@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Committee members are trained to use Trello for project managment, Canva for graphic design, Google Drive for collaboration, and Wordpress for publishing.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None.

Important Information:

Volunteers must possess an interest in creative storytelling. Volunteers must possess a curiosity about the NYJL and the various volunteer work that our members do on behalf of the organization.Volunteers must attend additional trainings sponsored by the Strategy and Communications Area and work independently outside of committee meeetings to fulfill all deadlines. On occasion, members may be required to escort press at one NYJL sponsored event each year.

Availabilities:

Locations:

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Nonprofit Education and Training committee aims to support and inform interested NYJL members on the requirements and opportunities for serving on nonprofit boards. Recognizing that strong board leadership is fundamental to organizational well-being, the committee aims to provide insights and transparency to members around the board placement process in partnering with a number of local organizations seeking board members.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

Training

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members help introduce NYJL members to nonprofit board service. Volunteer work can include researching and recruiting presenters, researching content, coordinating logistics, promoting events, and staffing events. Each committee member also serves on a sub-committee for a committee event with members required to support one fall event and one spring event.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Event planning and production skills. Project development and implementation. Communications and marketing. Outreach to community partners.

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meetings occur on Wednesday Evenings two times per month beginning at 7:00 pm at the Astor House. Members must attend 80% of all commitee planning meetings.

Contact:

net@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None.

Important Information:

Attend committee sponsored events. Work independently outside of committee meeetings to fulfill all deadlines. Attend meetings September through June. Market and share events to all external networks. Newly active members are welcome.

Availabilities:

Locations:

Skills:

Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Research and Analysis committee collects data from all NYJL members and community partners regarding volunteer work, analyzes the data, and shares their analysis to inform decision-makers across the organization.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members serve as Research Analysts, using data-analysis and consulting strategies and techniques to help answer strategic questions related to the NYJL’s mission, effectiveness in the community, structure, member engagement strategy and related areas of focus. As a project-based committee, Research Analysts are able to enjoy flexibility with respect to committee meetings and small work group sessions.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain insights to creative and entrepreneurial ideas and methods. Member will gain experience analyzing data and reporting findings. Member will gain insights to the ability to accurately communicate what the NYJL does and why we do it.

Committee Meeting Details:

Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. approximately twice a month at the Astor House or Hybrid.

Contact:

soic@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

We teach committee members how to use software important to our volunteer work. Programs can include Microsoft applications, Google applications, and survey applications. We also teach members how to analyze and report findings.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None.

Important Information:

Possess an interest in learning and using technology, primarily computer applications. Possess an interest in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines.

Availabilities:

Locations:

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

Ther Personal Advancement and Leadership Committee focuses on mentoring young women (ages 9-15) on continuing eduction opportunities, broad career aspirations and life skills

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

The Personal Advancement and Leadership committee facilitates and leads bi-monthly workshops and field trips to introduce metees to skills they can use in their personal lives, school or wihle seeking employment.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Effective verbal communication skills. Public speaking and presentation skills. Counseling and mentoring others. Interpersonal skills, including how to how compassion, respect, and truthworthiness. Coodinating tasks across multiple areas.

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays starting at 7:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House.

Contact:

pal@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

None

Community Partners (if applicable):

SCAN-Harbor (www.scan-harbor.org) is the largest youth service provider in Harlem, East Harlem and the South Bronx. SCAN-Harbor supports "at risk" children and their families to achieve positive life goals. Union Settlement (www.unionsettlement.org) creates opportunity in East Harlem by offering comprehensive programs that help underserved residents improve their skills and build better lives for themselves and their families.

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Greeting and Outreach committee consists of dynamic and engaged active and sustainers whose purpose is to extend a friendly greeting as members and guests visit the Astor House. Additionally, Greeting and Outreach members engage in organized outreach to various membership cohorts that may need additional guidance and support. 

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

Affiliation

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Responsibilities include in-person shifts and email communications which may be completed according to the member's schedule.  Committee members sign up for evening greeting shifts, typically 6:30-7:30 on evenings when Astor House has multiple scheduled activities (minimum of two shifts per semester). The outreach component of committee responsiblities includes emailing and/or calling members of identified groups, such as those on a Leave of Absence or Advisory status, to offer guidance and support. Typically, a Greeting and Outreach member would be assigned 5 to 10 members for outreach. Committee activities are tracked in a central location. Email templates and suggestions are included in the committee document to aid in outreach initiatives. Future outreach initiatives may include planing and hosting periodic Mix & Mingle events (free gatherings for all NYJL members at Astor House) and an application-based mentorship program. To promote and support inclusion, Greeting and Outreach members are encouraged to attend addtional NYJL events to provide mentorship and aide in socialization.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Greeting and Outreach members should be committed, friendly, engaging, passionate about relationship building and networking, and enthusiastic about the NYJL.

Committee Meeting Details:

Meetings held monthly at 7:00 PM at the Astor House with a hybrid option. 

Contact:

greeting@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

First meeting will include a refresher tour of the Astor House and an overveiw of greeting procedures.

Community Partners (if applicable):

None

Important Information:

To place on this committee you much have three years of active service in the NYJL.

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is open and available for member placement.

The Speciality Shops committee plans and executes NYJL Shops! and Shop & Stroll fundraisers along with designing and selling NYJL Official Merchandise in support of the NYJL’s mission and work.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL. 

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members coordinate, execute, and staff their fundraisers. Volunteer work can include event planning and production, coordinating logistics, writing descriptions for use by NYJL’s communications, selling merchandise and promoting ticket sales.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience to liaise with NYJL staff, other NYJL committees, NYJL volunteer leadership, and non-NYJL external partners. Member will gain experience in strong organization skills, including setting priorities, planning, structuring project deliverables, and problem solving. Member will gain expereince and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment among team members.

Committee Meeting Details:

Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. every other week at the Astor House. One month prior to events, Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. every week at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

specialtyshops@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

We train committee members on how to solicit donations, sponsors, and vendors. We share our experience, knowledge, and support with committee members in all of their outreach efforts.

Community Partners (if applicable):

N/A

Important Information:

Meet a $400 give/get donation goal through food donations, beverage donations, gift bag donations, ticket sales, and merchandise purchases. Purchase 1 ticket to each NYJL Shops! events at the committee volunteer rate. Purchase 1 ticket to Shop & Stroll at the committee volunteer rate. Market and share all Specialty Events committee events to external network. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Required staffing: NYJL Shops! events, Shop & Stroll events, and Merchandise pick-up tabling throughout the year.

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Well + Being committee works with NYJL’s Marathon team runners (Team NYJL), supporting them as they work to complete their personal fundraising campaigns. The committee produces several events that support Team NYJL, including Marathon Mixer, Marathon Brunch, and Marathon Cheer Stations, and plans and executes the Wellness Day fundraiser.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Fundraising Events Area raises funds to sustain the mission of the NYJL.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members work closely with Team NYJL runners to support their personal fundraising campaigns. Volunteer work can include event planning and production, coordinating logistics, supporting personal fundraising campaigns, teaching others effective fundraising tactics, planning social events for Team NYJL, recruiting runners for Team NYJL, and soliciting in-kind and monetary donations, and securing vendors for Wellness Day.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain experience to liaise with NYJL staff, other NYJL committees, NYJL volunteer leadership, and non-NYJL external partners. Member will gain experience in strong organization skills, including setting priorities, planning, structuring project deliverables, and problem solving.

Committee Meeting Details:

Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Astor House. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of committee planning meetings.

Contact:

well+being@nyjl.org

Community Partners (if applicable):

N/A

Important Information:

Promote Team NYJL and Wellness Day to external network. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Purchase 1 ticket to Marathon Mixer, Marathon Brunch, and Wellness Day at the committee volunteer rate. Staff required events: Marathon Mixer, Marathon Brunch, Marathon Cheer Stations, Wellness Day. Meet a $250 give/get donation goal through runner donations, food and beverage donations, gift bag donations, auction donations, and ticket sales.

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Girls’ Leadership Institute committee inspires young girls to build confidence and skills to live as leaders.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Child Health and Welfare Council teaches young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Volunteers serve as mentors to establish a life-long support system that leads to continued success for at-risk youth. Volunteers use a positive approach and harness individual strengths to foster responsibility, self-esteem, and agency.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Each volunteer is responsible for co-leading two or three workshops throughout the year. When leading the lesson, volunteers arrive early so workshops can start at promptly at 6:30 p.m. and run for a full hour. When not leading workshops, volunteers actively engage with the girls by helping them with projects and overall relationship building.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will develop effective verbal communication skills, have an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, including how to show compassion, respect and trustworthiness and develop relationship building skills. 

Committee Meeting Details:

Planning meets occur once per quarter on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 pm at the Astor House. Volunteers are required to attend 75% of planning meetings.

Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. weekly at SCAN’s Clinton Community Center located at 110th Street and Lexington Avenue. Meetings follow the New York City Department of Education school calendar. Volunteers must attend a minimum of 75% of Community Partner meetings.

Contact:

girlsleadership@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

N/A

Community Partners (if applicable):

SCAN • https://www.scanny.org/

Important Information:

Complete fingerprinting (costs covered by the NYJL). Complete/submit additional forms for Community Partner. Be available on Wednesday evenings for volunteer opportunities. Be available to start at 6:15 p.m. when leading workshops. Work independently outside of committee meetings to fulfill all deadlines. Work hands-on and one-on-one with people.

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Performance of a Lifetime committee exposes elementary-aged children to the performing arts through focused after-school lessons and field trips to live performances, aiming to increase their appreciation and awareness of the arts and, most importantly, their confidence and awareness of self.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The Children's Education Council strives to empower children as well as their parents and caregivers with the tools to help them build a positive future. Volunteers provide education support in a variety of disciplines including math, science, art, financial literacy, reading, and writing.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Performance of a Lifetime works closely with youth from the Boys & Girls Harbor after-school program to expose them to the performing arts. The committee offers under-privileged children the opportunity to attend live performances at theaters on and off Broadway, as well as at other inspiring venues throughout Manhattan. For most children in the program, this is their first introduction into the performing arts. Each volunteer works with a minimum of six students, and co-leads a lesson or field trip. Additionally, each volunteer attends two mandatory events at Boys & Girls Harbor (the first lesson and the end-of-year event), one field trip, and two additional events of their choosing. Monthly lessons with the youth occur on Mondays, and monthly performance trips occur the Saturday following each Monday lesson.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience building Interpersonal skills including how to show compassion, respect, and trustworthiness. Other skills include teaching and training others as well as collaboration.

Committee Meeting Details:

Committee/Planning meetings one Monday a month at 7:00 p.m. at the Astor House. Members choose one sub-committee to participate in, Harbor Monday or Saturday Trips. Harbor Mondays are one Monday a month from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Harbor School located at 1 East 104th Street. Saturday trips follow the Monday after school lesson and are once a month at various locations throughout New York City. For 22/23 year, all open spots fall under Monday sub-committee.

Contact:

performanceofalifetime@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Teachers with the Boys & Girls Harbor meet with volunteers at the start of the year to introduce them to the students, teaching styles, and best practices for working with this age. Special Requirements: Attend field-trips off-site from Community Partner meeting location. Be available on weekday evenings and weekends for volunteer opportunities. Possess a willingness to take on last-minute volunteer requests. Be available to start at 5:45 p.m. Work hands-on and one-on-one with people.

Community Partners (if applicable):

Boys & Girls Harbor • http://www.theharbor.org/ Mission The mission of Boys & Girls Harbor is to empower children and their families to become full, productive participants in society through education, cultural enrichment, and social services. Serving Children and families in Harlem. Issues served: Education, Cultural enrichment and Social services.

Important Information:

Background Check Required.

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Committee/Council Description:

This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Community Improvement Project committee renovates two partner organizations' facilities each year to increase the organization’s community impact.

Community Issue Area (if applicable):

The City Impact Council undertakes service projects to increase the impact of organizations on New York City. Volunteers build capacity by lending ad hoc volunteers for immediate and short-term assistance. Volunteers also renovate indoor facilities and outdoor parks to be safe and beautiful spaces for surrounding communities.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Volunteers attend a minimum of four work days on-site at the Community Partners' facilities, with one smaller set of work days in the fall and another larger set of workdays in late winter/spring. They assist with various project management responsibilities such as coordinating site logistics, planning the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and taking inventory of tools and supplies as well as renovation tasks, such as painting, organizing, and assembling furniture. Volunteers identify and work with appropriate community groups, and liaise with NYJL volunteers to create a positive volunteer experience.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Members will gain experience in project development and implementation, collaboration and coordinating tasks across multiple areas.

Committee Meeting Details:

Meetings are Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. once to twice a month at the Astor House. Workdays are typically weekend mornings. A minimum of 4 work days are required. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is typically on a weekday evening. 

Contact:

cip@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

No prior renovation experience is needed. Volunteers receive on-the-job training related to skills such as painting, sanding, etc. Certain work may be handled separately by a contractor. 

Community Partners (if applicable):

Community Partners change annually and are selected yearly through an RFP process each spring for the following year. CIP co-chairs attend site visits of the finalists to make recommendations for the selection of the partner, and volunteer input is welcome.

Important Information:

Majority of committee commitment takes place in the Spring months

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This committee is closed and at member capacity.

The Social Equity Committee identifies, debates, iterates, and refines proposals for educational initiatives, policy priorities, and collaborations that move the NYJL’s community impact forward in innovative ways.

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

Committee members will develop policy and programmatic proposals through research, education, training and engagement related to creating a more just and equitable New York. For illustration, the committee may choose to explore topics such as fiscal equity in NYC schools; housing insecurity in NYC; health impact disparities in a COVID19 context; police and criminal justice reform and public safety impact; or other relevant topics.

Insights and experience members will gains:

Member will gain insights and experience in using their creative power to identify, debate, iterate and refine proposals for educational initiatives, policy priorities, and collaborations that move NYJL’s community impact forward in innovative ways.

Committee Meeting Details:

Every other Wednesday evening from 7-8:30pm at the Astor House either Hybrid or In-Person. Committee members must attend 75% of meetings.

Contact:

SocialEquity@nyjl.org

Orientation or Training Details:

Committee members will receive training on communications, advocacy work and community partner work throughout the year.

Important Information:

Members should possess a sustained interest in working more directly in social equity work, and in supporting the NYJL’s deep commitment to community and advocacy work in thoughtful, intersectional ways.