VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are an important part of what makes Girls Inc. of Carpinteria such a special place. They play an important part in helping with the girls and also in administration. Here are some examples of volunteer opportunities:

Volunteering with the girls

ASE: Homework tutors M-F 4 – 6 pm, Assist K-6th graders with homework – Math, English, Science, History

Athletics: head coaches, assistant coaches, and referees

Cultural Arts: Co-Coaches, writers, seamstress, set builders, light and sound Instructors

Teens: Homework tutors M – W 4:30 – 6, Assist 6th – 10th graders with their homework

Other Opportunities

Board of Trustees: “All Girls Inc. trustees have something very important in common – they are committed to helping girls and young women prepare for a successful future.” Responsibilities of a trustee include: serve a term of 3 years with the option of serving a 2nd 3 year term; attend monthly board meetings; serve on at least one committee that meets at least monthly; oversee the financial health of the organization; assist with fund raising; assist in the development and evaluation of the organization’s strategic plan and annual operating plan; and act as a consultant/support to the Executive Director, staff and girls.

Volunteer at Our Events: We always need volunteers to help with the planning, organizing and implementation of our annual Taste for Carpinteria event in the fall and for our other events and activities held throughout the year.

Sharing Your Expertise: We are always looking for individuals who are willing to share their expertise with the staff and/or girls. Examples of this are: teaching a cooking class; teaching an art or arts/crafts course; motivational speakers; and sharing your expertise in any field with the staff and girls.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and/or a member of the Board of Trustees of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, please contact us.