Lake Area United Way Seeking Strong, Dynamic Women With Heart & Passion to Help Girls Reach Their Full Potential!
Are you a positive, strong woman that lives in Lake County?
Do you believe that every girl in our community deserves the chance to reach her full potential?
So do we. Real. Strong. Girls., a new initiative of Lake Area United Way, is a network of strong women who are on a mission to improve girls' self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-resiliency.
About the Event To achieve this mission, RSG women are hosting the first "Love Your #Selfie!" Retreat for middle school girls. This high energy, inspiring event will empower girls to Dream Big, Be Bold, and Be Brave. Girls will experience dynamic power talks, engage in fun small group activities, enhance their leadership skills through interactive workshops, and most importantly HAVE FUN!
Real. Strong. Girls. Love Your #Selfie! Retreat Saturday, April 1st 7:30am-2pm Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Volunteers Needed! Can you lend a hand? Volunteers are needed in three key areas:
- Small Group Leaders*: Help facilitate small group discussion and craft activities in on of three 40 minute workshops.
- Experience Helper*: Lend a hand at the registration desk, help girls at the Selfie! station, and guide girls through interactive activities during the general sessions.
- Greeter: Greet girls and their parents with a friendly smile, help guide and direct girls to workshops and general sessions. Help manage breakfast, snack bars, and lunch buffet.
*Small Group Leaders and Experience Helpers will receive hands-on training and a facilitator's guide during orientation.
Volunteer Requirements
- Criminal Background Check performed by Lake Area United Way
- Attend one Volunteer Orientation Session. All sessions will be held at Lake Area United Way and refreshments will be provided.
- Saturday, March 18th, 10am-noon
- Tuesday, March 21st, 3pm-5pm
- Friday, March 24th, 9am-11am
Interested? Register today by CLICKING HERE. Enter the Invitation Code: RSG (must be all caps).
If you have questions or concerns please contact Megan Sikes, Community Engagement Manager, at 219-923-2302 ext. 311 or msikes@lauw.org.
Please be aware that we can only accept female volunteers at this particular opportunity.