HELLO future VOLUNTEEER!
We are excited to have you on board to be a volunteer with the Curly Me! With your help we can have a bigger influence on girls of color through events and mentoring to educate, empower and encourage them to be their best selves!
you can make a difference
Six ways to volunteer with Curly Me! Explore them and find what fits your schedule
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We have two programs that meet on a monthly basis (BRAID'd and Loc'd In). As a mentor you are the person that the girls, who attend our programming, develop a relationship with. You are there to create a safe space for the girls to develop identity, sisterhood, and confidence in themselves.
What we are looking for in a mentor:
» Committed to supporting our girls in our monthly in person meetings (February - November)
» Confident in leading small group discussions
» Passion for working with teen girls
Time commitment: 3-5 hours per month (depending on program)
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We know that not everyone has the capacity to mentor. For our monthly programs we are always looking for people who are interested in speaking or presenting on different topics. Throughout the year we cover topics such as civic engagement, sisterhood, mental health, creating a plan for your future, entrepreneurship, etc. We are always looking for people who are passionate about sharing their expertise with our girls.
Below is a list of things that we are looking for in a speaker:
» Passionate about speaking on a topic
» Confident and engaging when speaking to a group of teen girls
Time commitment: 1-3 hours on the day that you present
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This position will allow you to help us share to the community who Curly Me! is, how we got started and upcoming events.
Tasks included (but not limited to):
» Informing the public on Curly Me!’s mission
» Passing out organization’s information
» Answering questions about the organization
Time commitment: up to 10 hours a quarter
We will notify you when your assistance is needed: at least 1 week ahead of time
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Areas in which you can volunteer.
» Volunteer Committee
» Fundraising and Donations
» Event Planning
» Media
Time commitment: varies for each committee
We will notify you when your assistance is needed - it varies for each committee
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This position is for anyone who prefers to volunteer the day of the event. You would report to our volunteer coordinator to get guidance on what your tasks will be for the day.
Tasks included (but not limited to):
» Working with children and parents
» Checking people in
» Set up, clean up and break down prior, during and after events
» Informing the public on Curly Me!’s mission
Time commitment: 2-3 hours per quarter
We will notify you when your assi tanceis needed: at least 1 month ahead of time
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This position is very involved. You will be in close communication with the Executive Board Members. Though we only have Monday meetings attendance once a quarter, there is a monthly time commitment of up to 4 hours per month. Our board is a partially working board.
We will provide you with a year-long calendar.
There is a vetting process involved with this position. Speak with Alyssha Dairsow, Executive Director, for more information.
Helping us make events and programs run smoothly
Volunteer Expectations
When you are volunteering, please step away from the group to take calls or text. We want the girls to see that they have our attention when we are with them.
Showing up to events at the requested time is crucial. We want to be ready before folks arrive, so we can answer questions and get right to the fun.
Anything involving disagreements, misunderstandings, or questions about specifics (tasks, dates, etc.), please contact administrative assistant Angelyn Ramos. We value in-person or phone call communication (to decrease miscommunication), but we understand things come up. Please do your best to communicate your thoughts early.
Please return all items that belong to Curly Me! (volunteer badge, clipboards, etc) upon completion of events and tasks.
Thank you!
Sign Up to Volunteer
If you find that our core values and expectations align with your life, please volunteer! We use the POINT to manage our volunteers. Pick an event, follow steps to sign up and we’ll be in contact with you. Have questions? Reach out to administrative assistant, Angelyn
If you don’t see any events below, don’t worry, sign up HERE to be notified about future opportunities.
