Michele Grant, President

The Junior League of Youngstown

 is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and  leadership of trained volunteers.  It's purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Junior League of Youngstown

1. Identifies community needs and appropriate responses.

2. Raises funds to meet those needs.

3. Recruits women committed to volunteerism and building a better community.

TRAINED TO SERVE

The Junior League of Youngstown educates and trains our members to provide effective volunteer service, to research changing community needs, and to initiate projects or services to meet those needs.

Membership includes opportunities for training for effective community leadership, including public relations and marketing, finance, fundraising, advocacy, community research, and personal development.

Once a project is in place, the League's goal is to transfer it into the leadership of an appropriate community organization, or to create the leadership in the community to continue to meet the need.

DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• The Junior League of Youngstown is a great place to receive training and skill development in organization, team building, group dynamics, leadership skills, computer skills, public speaking, community relations, training and facilitation, financial management, and cooperation.

• Gain exposure to creative techniques in problem solving and administration as it relates to non-profit agencies.

VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Acquire insight into community needs and strategies for solutions.

• Take advantage of opportunities for hands on opportunities in the community.

DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS/NETWORK

• Take advantage of opportunities to interface with community leaders.

• Enjoy networking and friendship with supportive, enthusiastic, and dedicated women.

• Membership is transferable to any of the 290 Junior Leagues internationally.

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