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Thank you for your interest in the Young Leaders Steering Committee!

The Young Leaders Steering Committee provides essential guidance to the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders. They, in concert with Planned Parenthood staff, are the key players in producing, organizing, and ensuring the success of the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders.

Benefits of joining the Steering Committee:
• Networking and leadership building opportunities
• Free and discounted attendance to Planned Parenthood of Georgia events
• Fun activities planned just for you as a member of the Committee!

Requirements of joining the Steering Committee:
• Attend a Planned Parenthood of Georgia volunteer orientation
• Commit to a one year term
• Attend Steering Committee Meetings and Young Leaders events
• Annual Steering Committee pledge of at least $1


Open Volunteer Position:
2009-2010 Steering Committee Secretary

PURPOSE: The secretary is a key member of the Executive Team, providing much-needed administrative support to the Steering Committee. Also works with the social activities coordinators to plan two social activities for the Steering Committee in October 2009 and March 2010.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Young Leaders staff liaison and PPYL Group.

TIME COMMITMENT: It is anticipated that this volunteer position will require approximately 6 hours per month. Term is one year, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Records minutes and provides a record of what was discussed at Executive Team and Steering Committee meetings.
- Selects locations for Executive Team and Steering Committee meetings
- Attends Executive Team and Steering Committee meetings
- Works with the Social Activities Coordinator(s) to plan two social activities for the Steering Committee.
- Share personal invitation list for events
- Recruits new volunteers to the Young Leaders
- Enjoy and assist with other PPYL events, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: Must support PPG’s mission and goals. Must be willing to take initiative and problem solve. Should be reliable and flexible. A sense of humor, while not required, is a great asset.

To apply, please provide a resume and tell us in a few sentences why you want to serve on the Steering Committee. Please also indicate skills relevant to the position, as well as past experience.

RESPONSES SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO: ppgyoungleaders@ppfa.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2009

www.ppga.org/youngleaders