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Welcome! As you know, it "takes a village" to raise a child, and the same can be said of nonprofit organizations. We appreciate your interest in exploring the possibility of becoming part of the Adults for Youth Community Service -- A4YCS -- Team.

There are many ways that interested adults can support YCS programs, from being a member of the board of directors to accompanying youth participants on service trips or helping with a fundraising event.

Please let us know what skills, interests and availability you might be willing to share, in support of youth. We will save this information in our A4YCS Team database and be in touch when matching opportunities arise.

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* 1. First things first, we need to know who you are and how to reach you. Please review your response for accuracy and correct any typos before moving to the next question.

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* 2. Is your child currently or recently involved in any YCS programs? (check all that apply)

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* 3. Do you prefer working with...

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* 4. There are many ways that adult volunteers could help and support the students involved in Youth Community Service, ranging from monthly, year-round commitments, to occasional project and/or event-based activities.

The following volunteer opportunities would involved several hours per month, on a regular, year-round basis.  Please indicate your level of interest:

  Level of Interest?
Member, Board of Directors
Tech Support
Administrative Support
(e.g., mailing, filings, errands, etc.)
Help plan student field trips, explore free or discounted opportunities.
Assist in processing Presidential Service Award applications.
Volunteer Coordinator
(recruiting and scheduling volunteers as needed)
Member, Fund Development Committee
(plan and initiate fundraising events, donor cultivation & stewardship, solicit cash and in-kind contributions, etc.)
Member, Communications & Marketing Committee
(strategize, plan and implement a variety of messaging strategies)
Member, Governance & Board Development Committee
(board member recruiting and development, board/staff policies compliant with IRS regs, etc.)
Member, Program Committee
(evaluate and advise board re: program quality and effectiveness)
Member, Finance Committee
(analyze and report financial information, advise board on fiscal matters)

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* 5. The following volunteer opportunities would involved about 4-8 hours on an occasional, as needed basis.  Please indicate your level of interest:

  Level of Interest?
Accompany students on service days, field trips, etc.
Assist in Fund Development Events
(e.g., annual luncheon, service celebration events, etc.)
Help with Mailings
(assemble, stuff, label, stamp, etc.)
Prepare, purchase and/or serve refreshments
(could include financial contribution of in-kind goods)

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* 6. The following projects would have a specific start and end date, with hours being dependent on the project.  Please indicate your level of interest:

  Level of Interest?
Graphic Design
(e..g, posters, invitations, newsletters, etc.)
Event Planning
(help plan and implement events such as the annual luncheon)
Donor Data Management
(evaluate donor data software and implement conversion of spreadsheets to selected software)
Strategic Planning
Scan/Electronically File Old Paper Records

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* 7. Do you have other skills, interests and/or suggestions for supporting Youth Community Service? If so, please let us know.

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