Girls Advisory Board (GAB)
WHO CAN APPLY
GirlVentures alumnae who are in high school and have completed any of our multi-day courses are eligible to apply.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for young leaders, girls with opinions, ideas, and a commitment to GirlVentures! This volunteer position is great for anyone who wants to gain leadership experience and build your resume for college. You will be part of a fun-loving group of 15 – 20 high school girls and women mentors who are dedicated to supporting our work and vision. You will laugh, learn, and grow; develop yourself as a speaker, facilitator, teacher and mentor. You will promote GirlVentures as an ambassador, and most of all you’ll have fun!
Responsibilities:
- A 9-month commitment during the school year. Most GAB members serve 3-4 terms throughout high school.
- Meet once a month on Sunday at the GV office. 80% attendance is required. Meetings are run by the elected Co-chairs (high school seniors who have served at least two terms already)
- Participate in the annual weekend overnight GAB retreat in the fall.
- Each month two girls will lead the other girls in an activity of their choosing and then receive feedback from the other girls on their “pros & grows” as a facilitator.
- Each girl on the board identifies a personal goal for developing herself as a leader. She pursues her personal goal in addition to contributing to the collective goals set by the group.
- Each girl has an adult mentor to support her with her personal goals, with whom she’ll maintain regular communication. The primary collective goal of 2011 was to host a girl-run Walk-A-Thon, which raised over $9000!
- Each girl is expect to do at least one outreach event; ideally reaching out to younger girls at her former middle school.
- Girls are encouraged to be a part of all GirlVentures community events as ambassadors and volunteers.
DATES
September to May
COST
If accepted, we ask for a $25 – $50 (sliding scale) contribution to cover the food, accommodations and transportation necessary for the retreat. Please contribute what you can to keep this essential element of the GAB affordable for all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
HOW TO APPLY
Download the GAB application and send the completed version to the Director of Programs and Outreach. Applications are accepted March through September and current Girls Advisory Board members will interview applicants.