Volunteer Today Editor January 16, 2015 Volunteer Today2019-11-18T09:15:05-05:00 YWCA Cortland relies on the commitment of dedicated community volunteers to meet the needs of our clients and program participants. In fact, if it weren't for the support of volunteers - like you - some of our programs would not even exist. Stop by or call our front desk to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Volunteering at the YWCA has many benefits: friendship and camaraderie, helping the women of our community and their families and strengthening the YWCA's commitment to our mission. The YWCA is always looking for volunteers we can count on to help us meet the needs of our clients and program participants. Our programs are varied - and many! We have Child Care Programs, Mentoring, Aid to Victims of Violence, Health & Fitness, annual events, and fundraisers. If you are more interested in determining the direction of the YWCA, please consider serving on a committee (descriptions follow below). YWCA COMMITTEES Committees meet monthly throughout the year Advocacy Educates members and the community on critical issues affecting women so we all have a voice Association Planning Establishes long-range goals and objectives for the association Community Relations/Public Relations Increases awareness and understanding of the YWCA's mission, relevance in our community, and works to improve visibility Finance Develops a plan to assure the association is adequately funded for current operation and long-term goals. Giving Oversees annual campaign, special events, and planned giving endeavors Personnel Keeps personnel policies, job classifications, and salary ranges current. Program Responsible for monthly review of programs within the YWCA. Volunteer Coordination Recruits and coordinates volunteers for events throughout the year TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER Contact 607-753-9651, or fill out the form below. Your Name (required) Steet Address City/State/Zip Phone Number Email (required) What programs would you like to volunteer with? (required) When you can volunteer, i.e. nights, weekends, etc. (required) What is your experience and background? i.e. homemaker, secretary, lawyer, bookkeeper, etc. (required) How can we get in touch with you? (required) phoneemailUS mail Comments/Suggestions: Δ