VOLUNTEER CHAIR
The position of Volunteer Chair shall plan events to provide access and awareness for YPC members to make an impact on local charities and non-profit groups. It will be at the Chair's discretion whether to utilize a committee process for the planning and execution of events. The Chair will also collaborate with other YPC committees and nonprofit organizations in Central Iowa.
This is a voting position.
YPC Volunteer Chair Responsibilities + Prior Experience
See below for more information on Volunteer Chair responsibilities and ideal traits.
What You'll Do
- Plan events centered around volunteerism endeavors (i.e., Causes & Connections, panels, speakers, Chili for Charity, supply drives, and overall raising awareness of local nonprofits)
- Identify the passions of YPC members and align volunteer programming and initiatives toward the direction of member interests
What It Takes
- An interest in raising awareness for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Des Moines Area
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- The ability to balance planning of multiple events
- Time Commitment: It is what you make of it! As a Board Member, you're expected to attend YPC events as you are able, which can be 1-5 hours/week. For event planning, outreach, and communications, past chairs found it is best to devote 15-30 minutes each day to stay on top of things plus additional time for deeper planning.
A Strong Candidate
- Has participated in volunteer activities in the Greater Des Moines Community
- Has a strong knowledge of the local nonprofits or willingness to learn
- Has a strong knowledge of the mission and purpose of YPC
3 Traits Describing an Ideal Candidate
- Empathetic
- Involved
- Listener
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