The Junior League of Atlanta

Board Bank

Junior League of Atlanta Board Bank

Did you know we are playing Match Maker?

Many of the community agencies with whom we partner are seeking Board Members with specific qualifications. Because our membership is filled with women of many different talents whom are all trained to serve as effective volunteers, the Junior League is a natural resource for Board Members. Through Board Bank, we are in the process of matching interested League members with community agencies seeking Board Members.

Are you a Junior League of Atlanta member interested in serving as a board member for some of Atlanta's most prestigious nonprofit organizations? Please review the list of available opportunities (below) and send us a quick email to boardbank@jlatlanta.org. A representative of the Board Bank committee will contact you soon to match you up with the most appropriate organization.
Are you a qualified Atlanta agency in need of board members? Please send an email to boardbank@jlatlanta.org and a Junior League of Atlanta Board Bank representative will get back to you soon!

The Junior League of Atlanta’s Board Bank Opportunities

If you wish to assist one of these outstanding organizations or need more information,
please email boardbank@jlatlanta.org. Be sure to include the phrase "Board Bank" in the subject
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(Updated May 21, 2008)

Ongoing Postings

AgeLess, Inc. is an educational nonprofit that promotes lifelong productivity and independence by providing resources that enhance the quality of life as those who we care about age. Their initiatives are designed to engage, educate, and empower people. They offer an ever-expanding schedule of seminars, workshops and classes. AgeLess is a three-year-old nonprofit that is moving from the start-up phase to one of major growth. Their goals are to expand their resources, programs, visibility, and reach to those in need of their services. They have already added several key people with skills in the areas of fundraising, strategic planning, legal, and program design/training. AgeLess is now looking for several talented people with expertise in public relations/marketing, fundraising, and public health. Most importantly, they are looking for people who can get enthused about the opportunity to make a difference in the productivity and quality of life for all of us as we age. www.agelessboomersandbeyond.com

Ahimsa House provides shelter and aid to animals caught in the cycle of human violence. Ahimsa’s mission is to 1) Protect the pets of victims of domestic violence by providing them confidential shelter and necessary medical care; 2) Support survivors, their children and their pets by assisting their owners in locating pet friendly transitional housing; and 3) Promote the understanding of the human-animal bond through public awareness and compassionate educational programs in an effort to break the cycle. They would welcome additional Junior League members on their board or advisory board. There is a $200 donation requirement from their board members. www.ahimsahouse.org

Aid to Children of Imprisoned Mothers, Inc. (AIM) is a non-profit community-based organization that assists inmate mothers, their children and other family members in maintaining critically important family ties during the mother's incarceration. Created in 1987, AIM seeks to diminish the impact of the mother's incarceration on family relationships through a variety of support services to the children and other family members. These include after school programming, summer camp, and Saturday programs for the children, transportation of children for prison visits, emergency aid for families, and information and referral for mothers and caregivers. We also provide consultation to legislators, judges and other professionals on child custody issues. AIM's mission is: "To inspire hope in children of imprisoned mothers and their families by providing programs and services that lessen the impact of the mother's incarceration." To learn more about the organization, visit the web site at www.takingaim.org. AIM is looking for League members interested in serving as board members. The board meets every other month with two retreats (spring and fall). Board meetings are held in the evenings at the AIM office. There is a financial commitment of $250. Board members are asked to serve on a board committee and participate in one Saturday prison trip.

America Scores is a national organization whose partners include Starbucks, Hewitt and Adidas. They empower students in urban communities using soccer, creative expression and service learning with teamwork as a unifying value. They inspire youth to lead healthy lifestyles, be engaged as students and become agents of change in their community. America SCORES programming includes after school practices, soccer games, poetry lessons and parent support through lessons on healthy meal preparation and financial planning. Interested board candidates should have an interest in making a difference in childhood obesity, illiteracy and helping families become financially literate. Every board member is asked to make a financial contribution. www.americascores.org

American Red Cross: Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is governed by volunteers and supported by community donations. They are part of a nationwide network of almost 900 locally supported chapters dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. American Red Cross mobilizes relief to families of natural disasters, keeps U.S. military and their families connected, trains more than 15 million people in the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own homes and communities, is the largest provider of blood and blood products, and works with global partners to restore hope and dignity to the world’s most vulnerable people. The Metro Atlanta Chapter is seeking volunteers interested in board and leadership positions and is looking for individuals with a commitment to the Red Cross mission, board and/or nonprofit skills or experience, and a commitment to participate. www.redcrossatlanta.org

Anti-Prejudice Consortium works to fight prejudice, increase tolerance, and promote respect among all people. Their mission is to be a resource for and partner with middle schools and the community in the battle against prejudice, discrimination, and intolerance. They have two programs, the Power Over Prejudice Summit and the In School Follow Up Program. To date, with the help of over 300 volunteers, more than 5,000 students and counselors have participated in the Power Over Prejudice Summit and have become ambassadors of tolerance. Board members are expected to raise $1,000 annually of which $100 are personal funds. They are also expected to contribute $50 annually towards their lunches. www.antiprejudice.org

Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD) provides programming for individuals and families living with developmental disabilities. Their mission is to build communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children, adults, and families living with developmental disabilities. They do this by having provided innovative programming for over 50 years and encouraging all individuals to: make informed choices; participate in sporting, social and recreational activities; live in safe and positive environments; and achieve health and wellness throughout their lives. They are seeking board members and will provide orientation and training for them. Board members are expected to make a personally significant gift to AADD. www.aadd.org

Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Inc. provides free, quality day care, emotional support, education, and social services for some of Atlanta’s 2,500 homeless children. They have been open for twenty years and have provided care for nearly 7,600 homeless children and helped guide nearly 5,000 families to stable self-sufficiency. Their programs are oriented around care of the children, support of families, advocacy, and networking and include early child care, counseling, parent support group, children’s nurturing group, medical services, information and referral services, educational and training, and transitional child care. Their board of directors focuses on oversight and policy. Board members are required to attend six board meetings each year, an annual or biennial board retreat, participate on at least one board committee, contribute to the Annual Fund Campaign and pay for their own board meeting lunches. www.acsatl.org

Atlanta Community Food Bank was founded in 1979 and provides food and other donated products to more than 750 partner agencies in 38 counties across North Georgia. They also have several educational and community outreach programs including Atlanta’s Table, Community Garden, Hunger 101, Hunger Walk/Run, Kids in Need, Product Rescue Center and The Atlanta Collaborative Kitchen. They are always seeking possible board member nominations and there is no financial obligation for board members. www.acfb.org

Atlanta/Fulton Public Library Foundation: Friends of the Central Library Board The Atlanta/Fulton Public Library Foundation was established in 1988 with the vision of raising private dollars to supplement tax-based funding. Since then they have been able to improve and expand collections and enhance services with special programming. They are seeking board members for their Friends of the Central Library Board. Board members must be members of Friends of the Library for which there is annual $20 in dues.

Atlanta Urban Ministries (AUM) is seeking up to 6 board members to add to their existing board of 14 members . AUM provides help and hope for people in need of all cultures and beliefs, and provides environments for positive and permanent life changes. AUM serves poor and homeless individuals through four main ministry programs: Women’s Community Kitchen, Children’s Ministry, Family Housing Ministry, and Atlanta Emergency Aid Ministry. Please visit www.atlantaurbanministries.org for information of AUM and its services. The board meets every other month, on the 4th Thursday of the month, from 1 – 2:30 PM at AUM offices on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Lunch is provided. A financial donation is required. The amount is discretionary, and is currently under review. AUM does not have a signature fundraising event and seeks to create one this year. As a result, they are seeking board members with experience fundraising, event planning, and marketing. They are also particularly interested in individuals with Real Estate development and/or renovation experience and Teachers.

Bobby Dodd Institute empowers people with disabilities and economic disadvantages to maximize their potential by securing self-sufficiency, independence and integration into society. BDI has a $3.5 million operating budget and serves 350 people with disabilities and economic disadvantages each year. The organization has been in existence for 45 years. The Board meets quarterly at the Marietta Street location with additional committee work. An annual donation is required. Individuals wishing to serve on the board must first serve satisfactorily on either the Breakfast With Champions Committee or Fund Development Committee. For more information on BDI, visit www.bobbydodd.org.
Camp Horizon was created in 1982 to help restore dignity and hope into the lives of abused and neglected children. What began as a weekend camp has evolved into year round programs including: Summer Camp, Leadership Development, Outings, Holiday Party, and Community Service Projects. Camp Horizon partners with metropolitan Atlanta departments of Family and Children Services in selecting children for participation. Utilizing unconditional acceptance, trust and love, the children are guided on a journey of self-discovery. Carefully designed activities help them realize they are children of promise with endless possibilities. At this time, Camp Horizon is looking to diversify their board and to add two subcommittees: Treasurer and Public Relations. While the nonprofit does want 100% of its board to make a donation, no specific amount is required. The board meets four to five times per year in the evening and typically meets downtown. On September 10, 2007, Camp Horizon’s board will have its next meeting and will have its induction of new board members. They would like to select their new board members very soon, because they strongly encourage new members to visit their summer camp during the third week in July. For more information, visit www.camphorizon.net

Camp Kudzu is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization providing education, recreation and peer-networking programs for Georgia's children living with Juvenile Diabetes. Led by dedicated volunteers, medical professionals and a small professional staff, Camp Kudzu hosts a week-long overnight Summer Camp, Family Camps and other diabetes education and management programs throughout the year. The board meets in the evenings six times per year at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Camp Kudzu is seeking board members committed to the mission and working with others through a critical growth cycle. For more information on Camp Kudzu, visit the web site at www.campkudzu.org.

Center for the Visually Impaired has a mission to offer comprehensive services to promote independence with dignity and the preservation of self-worth for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. They are Georgia’s largest comprehensive, fully accredited, private facility providing these rehabilitation services. They have adult classes and training, youth services, early childhood and preschool services, support groups, and Next Steps Towards Independence. They are always interested in committed and active volunteers and board of trustee candidates which are identified in January and elected in May. Trustees should be able to attend at least four meetings a year and serve on a committee, (Advocacy, Audit, Executive, Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Program Services, Strategic Planning, Board Development and Human Resources) with most committees meeting at noon on weekdays. They are looking for candidates who reflect diversity in careers, age, race, ethnicity and geographic location as well as visually impaired or blind persons, or parents of visually impaired children. Board members are expected to make an annual personal gift. www.cviatlanta.org

Communities in Schools of Atlanta, Inc. (CIS) formerly EXODUS, began helping young people finish high school in 1972. The mission of Communities In Schools is to connect community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life. CIS continues to help schools focus community support on six important goals that are critical to students’ success in school. The organization is currently governed by a 25-member board of directors and a 17-member advisory committee. The purpose of the Board is to determine policies, procedures and regulations for the conduct of CIS, to raise funds to finance the organization and to monitor the organization’s overall performance. Full board meetings are held five times annually, usually at CIS of Atlanta’s central offices in Atlanta. CIS of Atlanta seeks board members with financial expertise (eventually willing to serve as Treasurer) and also members with programmatic and/or evaluation/research expertise. The term for Board members is 3 years. All board members are asked to make a personal financial contribution, but no amount is specified. What started in Atlanta has become the nation’s largest community-based dropout prevention network reaching close to 2 million children and families in 28 states. For more information, go to the web site www.cisatlanta.org.

Cool Girls, Inc. is dedicated to the self-empowerment of girls in low-income communities. Working with girls in grades 3-6, their programs of mentoring, field trips, health and life skills classes, and academic support help provide girls with the tools to make positive choices, achieve academic success, break the cycles of teen pregnancy and poverty, and overcome the barriers of racism and sexism. They are looking for board member candidates who are passionate about youth organizations and enjoy the responsibilities of board membership. All board members are expected to make an individual contribution according to personal resources. www.thecoolgirls.org

Dress for Success Atlanta provides interview suits, career development and confidence boosts to low-income women transitioning into the workforce. Each Dress for Success client receives suits for a job interview and additional suits when she gets the job. The mission of Dress for Success Atlanta is to provide career clothing, ongoing peer group development, and confidence boosts to job-ready, low-income women to help them transition into the workforce. It has been in operation for 8 years and the Board Meetings are 6 times a year at various locations in Atlanta. Board Members are required to demonstrate Commitment to mission; particularly need someone with project management skills, public relations and marketing but not a “must have” requirement; willingness to serve and participate. The Board Giving Requirement is a minimum amount $500 annually. To learn more, please visit www.dressforsuccess.org.

Embracing Differences uses the visual arts to demonstrate that respect for differences in our thoughts and beliefs combats prejudice and elevates the human experience. Their inspiration is to use the visual arts to encourage frank dialogue between Atlantans of differing faiths, orientations, races and national origins about our differences as well as our shared commonality. Board members are expected to attend board meetings every two weeks and while there is no minimum donation amount, board members are expected to raise funds. www.embracingdifferencesatl.org

Families First believes that empowering families, children and communities to achieve their potential is the most important work there is. Their mission is to strengthen and preserve families in partnership with them and their communities. They do this through individual and family counseling; working with pregnant women to continue their education and achieve independence; offering specialized foster care for children in need; providing support services for foster parents; providing transitional housing for homeless, young mothers; housing severely and abused children and youth in nurturing group homes and helping people who want to adopt. Board member candidates must already be involved with Families First and are expected to support the agency financially. www.familiesfirst.org

Feed the Hungry Foundation (FHF) is looking for members with fresh ideas for growth through additional partnership and fund raising opportunities. Particular areas of skill desired are event planning, marketing, and fund raising. FHF is a faith based inter-denominational non-profit corporation, created and operated for the purpose of providing and distributing food and other services to at risk families in the Atlanta area. The FHF is interested in partnering with another Atlanta agency to expand its services to include a Job Bank, which will include job training and placement services. The FHF Family Care Center is located in a 19,500 square foot office and warehouse adjacent to Southern Polytechnic State University. The Foundation has a partnership with Publix, which donates all of the food that is dispersed. FHF then partners with area churches to distribute the food. The Foundation provides over 1,000,000 meals annually to low-income families throughout the city of Atlanta. For more information please visit www.feedthehungryfoundation.org. An annual contribution is required of all board members, but the amount is discretionary. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 3:30 PM at the FHF offices in Marietta.

First Book, a national nonprofit organization, to create an Atlanta chapter. First Book’s mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. Since its inception, First Book has provided nearly 30 million new books to children in need in hundreds of communities nationwide. All books distributed by First Book are provided at no cost to the child or program. Advisory Board members will work to identify book recipient groups, educate the community about First Books, organize local fundraising efforts and recruit and retain board members. For more information, visit www.firstbook.org.

Florence McDonnell Counseling and Spiritual Life Center is an ecumenical counseling, psychotherapy and spiritual life center. Last year, the Center provided services worth $465,000 though financial aid, discounted services and pro bono work for those in need. The majority of people served by the Center are women and children but the Center serves men and women, children and adults and people from all faiths. This four year old nonprofit is looking for Governing Council (board) members with organizational skills. The Council meets every other month, on the second Thursday at 11:30 (light lunch provided) at their new location on Cheshire Bridge Rd. Currently, there are 10 Council members and they are looking to increase this number. Council members are asked bring work, wisdom and/or wealth. For more information, visit the web site at http://www.florencemcdonnellcenter.org.

Foster Care Support Foundation serves three functions: 1) To give free clothes, toys and safe infant equipment to children in foster care homes throughout Georgia; 2) To provide training and a hearing forum for foster parents; 3) To improve the quality of life for abused and neglected children while in the protection of the State of Georgia. They have a “free” store where youth in foster care can shop for everyday needs that we take for granted. There is no financial obligation but board members and advisory board members are expected to recruit sponsors for the The Foster Care Support Foundation. www.fostercares.org

Genesis Shelter, Inc. is a shelter for homeless infants and their families. It is estimated that there are over ten homeless mothers with newborns on the streets of Atlanta everyday and for over a decade the Genesis Shelter has enabled hundreds of homeless families to remain together with their infants while empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency. They do this by providing these newborns and their families with a safe place to live, healthy food, medical care, and job training for the mother. Board member candidates must meet with the Board Development Chair and then their credentials are presented to the Board of Directors who votes on their acceptance. Board members are expected to contribute financially to the Board Campaign. www.genesisshelter.com

Georgia Afterschool Investment Council is working to ensure that youth in Georgia have access to high quality and affordable after school activities. They are seeking board members for their inaugural board of directors. The organization has received initial funding from the C.S. Mott Foundation. The Council will accomplish its mission and goals through advocacy at state and local levels, identification of and replication of model programs and the fostering of increased communication among providers of after school care throughout the state. Board member time commitment is estimated to be 5-6 hours per month and every board member is expected to make a personal financial commitment. All board members are asked to participate in at least one committee. Board terms will be one, two or three years with eligibility for an additional three year term.

Girls on the Run of Atlanta, Inc . began in August 2000. Among many things, the agency teaches girls how to evaluate the effects and consequences of making right and wrong choices, respect themselves and others, avoid drugs, alcohol and other high risk behaviors, and set a goal, prepare for it, and complete it (in this instance, a 5K race). They offer two program variations: Girls on the Run (for 3 rd through 5 th grade girls) and Girls on Track (for 6 th through 8 th grade girls). Each program meets for 12 weeks, one time per week, for 1.5 hours. Participants meet after school or on weekends in groups of up to 20 at local schools, YMCA sites, or Girls, Inc. centers. For board members, the agency is looking for a woman who embraces a healthy lifestyle and wants to help girls achieve the same. It would be helpful if the woman was a runner, but it is not a requirement. They need expertise in recruiting and managing volunteers and also in fundraising. www.gotratlanta.org

Grady Health System is the largest public health care system in the Southeast offering more than 200 specialty and subspecialty units and treating more than 910,000 patients a year. Grady Hospital opened its doors in 1892 from Henry W. Grady’s (editor of the Atlanta Constitution) concern for healthcare for the poor. They have a nationally acclaimed Emergency Care and Burn Unit and has the area’s only Level I trauma center. They are also an internationally acclaimed teaching hospital and are staffed exclusively by Emory and Morehouse Schools of Medicine. Governed by the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, board of trustee members must be appointed by the Fulton and Dekalb County Commissioners and other board members must be appointed by the Board of Trustees or by invitation. There is no financial obligation. www.gmh.edu.

HomeAid Atlanta is presently seeking new advisory board members to add to their team. HomeAid's mission is to build or renovate shelters for temporarily homeless children, women and men throughout metro Atlanta. The organization partners with builders and suppliers to provide the materials and labor, and with care providers that need facility expansion or renovation. The local chapter was founded three and a half years ago and has completed 4 shelters in that time, adding/preserving 125 shelter beds in the community. Several projects are presently underway. Completed shelters include the Genesis Shelter and Atlanta Union Mission. Please visit www.homeaidatlanta.org for more information. HAA currently has 7 board members, and would like to expand to 15 over the next two years. Meetings are monthly, held the 3rd Wednesday at 11:00 AM at their offices in Tucker, GA. Meetings last 2 - 3 hours, lunch is provided. Board admission is rolling; service can begin at any time. The term is 2 years, and is renewable. Presently all of the board members are men, including four home builders. They are very interested in adding women board members with solid corporate and community leadership experience. Particular skill areas needed include marketing and advertising, CPA, and fundraising. An annual contribution of $2,000 is expected on a "give or get" basis.

Horizons Atlanta works to assist children from diverse, low-income families to realize their full potential. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School and Church started this program in 1999. It is affiliated with the National Horizons Program, which developed a comprehensive long-term educational strategy to help students from at-risk, low-income backgrounds succeed academically. A professional faculty guides the program, which emphasizes academics, the arts, sports, and social growth. Teachers or counselors from Sandy Springs/Atlanta public schools recommend the students. The agency is committed to developing the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for oneself and others, and encourage a life-long interest in learning. Board members must have a passion for the mission and must actively participate. Horizons would prefer someone with nonprofit board experience and experience in fundraising and marketing. Board members have monthly evening meetings (nine times per year) at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. There is a minimum $500 contribution that board members must either give or acquire as a donation. www.horizonskidsnational.org

Horizons Student Enrichment Program at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School provides an academic, cultural and recreational program for diverse group of students from low income families to realize their full potential. Horizons partners with the families to develop the whole child through experiences that build problem solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for oneself and others and encourage a lifelong interest in learning. Board members must have a passion for the Horizons’ mission, be able to attend monthly meetings and committee meetings (generally the second Tuesday of the month in the evenings) and are asked to make a minimum donation of $500 each. www.horizonskidsatlanta.org

Mary Hall Freedom House, Inc. (MHFH) was founded in 1996 by Lucy Hall in memory of her mother, and has provided almost 1,500 women and women with children guidance to develop and maintain independent living, free from the bonds of addictive drug and/or alcohol use, criminal and anti-social behaviors and abusive relationships. Mary Hall Freedom House’s (MHFH) mission is to improve the quality of life of women and women with children by empowering them to break the cycle of addiction, poverty, and homelessness. The Board meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday, 7:00AM -8:30AM at Mary Hall Freedom House, North Fulton/Sandy Springs. Board members are expected to demonstrate skills in Fundraising, networking, Strategic Planning and previous Board experience. Board members are expected to make a financial contribution and raise additional funds. Our primary aim is to instill the importance of “freedom” from alcohol, substance, physical, mental and emotional abuse, develop self awareness and self esteem in a caring and professional manner with qualified professionals. Our program components include Residential Housing, Day Treatment, Outpatient Care, Individual Case Management, Child Care, Mental/Physical Health Educational and Vocational Assessment/Training, and Life- Skills Development. For more information, visit the website, www.maryhallfreedomhouse.org

MARR, Inc. (Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences, Inc.) has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve long lasting recovery from alcohol and drug addictions for over thirty years. Through long term residential, outpatient and aftercare, family programs, eating disorder programming, women’s residential (Right Side Up) and clinical services, MARR has been working toward their vision of being the comprehensive, yet affordable, long term drug addiction treatment program that works. Their programming incorporates their values of: people come first, spirituality founded and 12-step based, committed to changing lives, integrity, residential, therapeutic communities, and financially sound, cost-effective nonprofit. MARR looks for board candidates with expertise in Policy Making, Finance, Advocacy/Ambassadorship, Consultancy and Strategic Planning. The term of service is three (3) years. The Board meets four (4) times a year, meetings are set a year in advance, and attendance is expected. Members are expected to personally support financially and serve as a constant advocate of the mission and services of the organization. www.marrinc.org

Metropolitan Counseling Services (MCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality, affordable psychotherapy to adults who otherwise could not afford such services. Over the past 10 years, MCS has provided hope and health for people suffering from a wide variety of mental health concerns, including the pain of depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, problems in relationships, and unresolved issues from childhood abuse and trauma. Our resident therapists offer individual, couples, and group therapy in the metropolitan Atlanta area on a sliding fee scale based on household income and number of dependents. The organization has been in operation for 10 years. The board meets every other month in the evening at the MCS offices near the intersection of Clairmont Road and I-85. Board members contribute to the best of their ability. MCS has a small nonprofit with a handful of staff members who welcome participation by board members. Board members typically contribute no more than 3 – 4 hours a month on average of their time and yet have a tremendous impact on the health and well-being of the organization. Board members at MCS truly make a difference! Those who are interested can visit our website at www.mcsatlanta.org.

Park Pride, founded in 1989, leads and inspires action for the creation of new parks and greenspace, and the improvement of existing ones. Last year was a banner year for Park Pride, in that we developed master plans for three new parks, organized a dozen of friends of park groups, successfully advocated for $105 million in park improvement bonds and a $2.6 million increase in the annual parks budget, in addition, Park Pride also successfully advocated for and legislation was passed to fund the Atlanta Beltline, a project that will create 1000 acres of new parks and 33 miles of trails in the city of Atlanta. The board consists of 20 members and meets bi-monthly at Georgia Power. The board is specifically interested in women with expertise in PR and Marketing, Fundraising, and Finance. An annual donation is required. For more information, visit www.parkpride.org.

Project Open Hand/Atlanta Inc. is committed to providing the freshest, most nutritious meals to people in need. Started in 1988 as a meal service for individuals too sick with AIDS to be able to cook for themselves, they now serve over 3,000 meals a day and have expanded their mission to also serve people with other critical illnesses who do not qualify for other meal programs. Project Open Hand seeks board members to help provide direction for the agency by helping to develop and establish policies, procedures and regulations, short and long term goals; monitor performance of the organization’s executive director, programs and finances; and to advocate for and represent the agency to others. Board members are required to provide personal financial support of $1,000 or more. www.projectopenhand.org

Quality Care for Children is an all-in-one resource for and about childcare and school age care. Its mission is to expand the capacity of parents, childcare providers and communities to nurture and educate infants and young children in Georgia. Quality Care for Children has been addressing childcare needs in Metro Atlanta for more than 25 years. They work with child care programs by helping them achieve high-quality standards and credentials, delivering training and on-site consulting sessions to child care programs, distributing mini-grants to child care programs to support quality improvement efforts, creating new child care spaces, offering training hours in Spanish, and distributing Spanish language child care resources and materials. They work with parents by assisting them in finding and choosing child care, helping programs serve nutritious snacks and meals, providing nights/days of emergency child care for families in crisis, helping parents of special needs children find appropriate child care, producing and distributing child care directories, and offering parenting education. Currently there are 11 board members and their goal is to have 15-17 board members during the next few months of recruitment. www.qualitycareforchildren.org

Scholarship House is an organization based on promising and proven practices that provides housing and other resources to youth in foster care, or otherwise outside of their biological family’s care who are continuing their education. They are currently at three campuses- Gordon College in Barnesville, Valdosta State University and The University of West Georgia. In addition to providing or funding housing, they facilitate “life lessons” in financial literacy, conflict management, leadership and entrepreneurial areas. They are currently seeking board members and would welcome Junior League members. Board members are required to assist in fundraising, attend monthly meetings (the first Tuesday of the month in the evenings), and oversee organizational development and growth. www.scholarshiphouse.org

Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation of Atlanta, Inc. is seeking Board Members who will support its mission t o improve the quality of life for chronically and /or seriously ill children and their families by offering innovative programs that seek to educate, inspire, motivate and empower. It has been in operation since 1989 and its Board meets every other month (6 times per year) at 8a.m.-9:30a.m. at the offices of current board members (3x’s in Alpharetta and 3x’s in Buckhead). Especially interested in someone with Business Development and Marketing skills. Board Members are required to make a contribution, but there is no minimum amount expected. Specific annual responsibilities of all members of the Board include attendance at Board meetings; minimum of 3 times a year, service on a committee(s) of the Board, community public relations, and attendance at events.

Tapestry Youth Ministries provides long-term residential services (housing, GED training, support, life skills) for homeless teen mothers (14-17years old) and their babies. They have been in existence for six years and operate two homes - one in College Park and the newest one in Fairburn. The homes are open to young women throughout Georgia yet the majority of young mothers come from the metro Atlanta area. They are looking for board members with fundraising and/or human resources experience. The organization is looking to increase the size of their board to 15 members. Board meetings are typically held on Monday evenings at Alston and Bird in Midtown. The board meets 6-8 times per year. Board members are required to serve on two committees or serve as the chairperson of one committee. Currently, there is a financial commitment of $1000 which a board member can donate and/or raise or both.

The Center for Positive Aging connects seniors and their families to the resources they need. They provide and promote education, programs, and services to all seniors and their families regardless of ethnicity, disability or financial resources. A partnership of individuals, congregations and community organizations, all of their education and recreation programs are volunteer driven. Some of their programs include Meals on Wheels, health and outreach fairs, seminars on Caring for Aging Parents, Coping with Grief and Alzheimer’s Proofing Your Home. They also provide referral services to area seniors in need of housing, home based services, and care-giver support programs. They seek board members and advisory committee volunteers who are dedicated to the mission of The Center for Positive Aging. Donations are expected from board members. www.gahsa.org

The Center for the Visually Impaired’s mission is to offer comprehensive services to promote independence with dignity and the preservation of self worth for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. This organization was founded in 1962. Board meetings are quarterly, the third Tuesday of November, February, May and August at The Center for the Visually Impaired in Atlanta. Board Members are required to attend meetings regularly, to make an annual contribution, to attend CVI events and fund raising events when possible, and participate in Board orientation and Board retreats. All Trustees are asked to make an annual gift that pleases them. There is no specific amount. For specific program information see www.cviatlanta.org.

The Colorful Arts Society, Inc . (CAS) acts to further the arts, to aid in the advancement of education, to promote public support for the arts, the enjoyment and appreciation of the arts and involvement in the arts by the general public. The Colorful Arts Society meets monthly and sponsors activities and events to enliven the south metro arts scene by encouraging more involvement by artists and those interested in the fine arts, crafts, music, dance, drama, writing and more. CAS has been in existence since 2000 and has a strong and supportive membership. CAS hopes to strengthen its fundraising abilities with a focus on grant writing. Candidates with strong fund raising expertise are preferred. Board meetings are held the 1st Wednesday evening of the month at 7pm in Fayette County and general membership meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month at various locations around the Atlanta area.

The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance develops and presents awareness programs to educate women and medical providers about this disease. Programs include a speakers bureau, and outreach program targeting underserved women, health fairs, and a partnership program with area medical schools in which the organization helps to educate 3rd year medical students on the dangers and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The organization is seven years old and was founded by a group of cancer survivors. Please visit www.gaovariancancer.org to learn more. GOCA seeks attorneys, IT professionals, commercial real estate professionals, and fund raisers to join their board. There are presently 12 board members. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 PM in Sandy Springs. Board admission is rolling and can begin at any time. A financial contribution of $1000 annually is encouraged. It is expected the board members will support the organizations fundraisers.

The Study Hall at Emmaus House’s mission is to encourage and empower the Peoplestown community children and families to become competitive and productive contributors to society through educational and enrichment activities. The Study Hall has been in operation for 15 years. The Board of Directors meet bi-monthly at The Study Hall located at 1010 Crew Street Atlanta 30315. The Study Hall has a working board. Board prospects should have a desire for inner city youth and their academic success and social growth. Knowledge of the school system and education is a plus. There is no set giving requirement although the average annual board gift is $1,000. We encourage our board to assist in the cultivation of new donor prospects and have a sound understanding of the fundraising plan and strategy. The board nomination process is ongoing.

The Wellness Community/Atlanta Northside is dedicated to providing support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer. Focusing on providing families with a more holistic approach, The Wellness Community programs address three of the most debilitating psychosocial problems of cancer patients, unwanted aloneness, loss of control, and loss of hope. There are opportunities for board members and they looking for candidates with a willingness to give, willingness to bring funding connections to the organization, a presence in the corporate and philanthropic communities, and a willingness to take on a leadership position as a committee chair or member. Board members will be asked to give both personally and professionally. www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org.

Theatre Gael, Ltd. is an inter-Celtic arts organization based in Midtown, Atlanta, and is in its 21st season dedicated to producing the plays, poetry, music, dance and storytelling of the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Celtic America. Through its WorldSong production, Theatre Gael is also committed to providing quality arts education to children throughout Georgia by creating productions and workshops that help young people and their families express and exchange ideas about diverse subjects such as human rights, conflict resolution, cultural literacy and values formation. Please visit www.theatregael.com for additional information. The Board of Directors meets quarterly, for approximately one hour. Board members are required to attend (in person or via conference call) at least 50% of Board meetings, to purchase a season ticket (cost of approximately $100), to attend Theatre Gael performances (approximately 3-5 per season), and to donate the minimum $500 financial contribution. In addition, Board members are highly encouraged to participate on committees which support fundraising activities. Fundraising and/or financial experience a plus.

Visiting Nurse/Hospice Atlanta is Georgia’s largest nonprofit homecare and hospice provider with over 57 years of delivering compassionate, innovative and cost-effective home health care, and end of life care in the Atlanta community. They provide nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and medical social services to over 1,000 patients every day. They are seeking board members dedicated to their mission. Board members are expected to make a financial contribution. www.vnhs.org

Young Audiences uses the power of arts to transform the lives and education of young people. The third largest chapter in the nation’s oldest and largest education organization, Young Audiences provides in-school and community based programs in hundreds of different locations. Board members are expected to attend regular meetings, serve on committees for events and special projects, provide assistance with technical service matters in governance, policy or legal needs, identify and recruit volunteers and prospective board members, and promote the organization in the community. Board members are expected to contribute $1,000 minimum annually, raise $5,000 from other sources, and annually complete not less than five personal solicitation visits/requests on behalf of the organization. www.yawac.org

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