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Looking to make
a difference in the local community and communities around the world?
Looking for an experience that will have a lasting effect on yourself
and those you help? If so then becoming a program leader is gives you
the chance to make the difference you want to see.
Benefits of Being a Program Leader:
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Program Leaders (PLs)
get experience in leadership and program management in every
aspect-from fundraising & budgeting to supervision & policy.
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Most academic
departments are willing to help students incorporate their
experience as a PL into an internship, field study, independent
study or practicum.
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Our students are
award-winning. Every year, they receive recognition from inside and
outside the university setting for their service and leadership.
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Many PLs rely on
the YSP professional staff as advisors for career/post-graduation
counseling, writing letters of recommendation, and personal
mentorship.
Expected Goals of
Program Leadership
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The PL will
develop leadership skills that can be applied in other academic,
personal, and professional contexts.
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The PL will
increase his/her knowledge of non-profit, community-building, and
service work, as well as commitment to social awareness and civic
engagement.
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The PL will be
encouraged to conduct independent study through reading, reflection,
and attendance at related workshops, speakers, and conferences.
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The program will
benefit from having new and different leadership.
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The YMCA at
Virginia Tech will benefit from having a diverse and talented group
of student leaders.
Responsibilities of
Being a Program Leader
Program Leaders have many different responsibilities, but are
especially accountable for making sure that programs run smoothly,
efficiently, and with quality. Most spend 5-10 hours per week being a
PL. Below is the list of responsibilities, which can and should be
shared and/or delegated to co-Program Leaders & volunteers:
Tracking & Sharing of
Information
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collect volunteer,
participant and beneficiary contact information
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track hours of
volunteers, Program Leaders and beneficiaries
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complete
volunteer, Service-Learning, and personal evaluations
Finances
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maintain budget
(includes making purchases, turning in receipts, etc.)
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participate in
fundraisers as required by staff office
Time Commitments
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meet with staff
mentor 1 - 2 times per month
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maintain 1 hour
in the office per week
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attend monthly
student staff meetings
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attend retreats &
ongoing training opportunities
Program Cycle
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recruit & maintain
volunteers
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plan & implement
programs
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responsible for
risk management
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train & place
volunteers
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provide reflection
opportunities
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recognize
volunteers & recruit new Program Leaders
Mission, Quality, and
Innovation
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exemplify the
YMCAs four core values: respect, responsibility, caring, & honesty
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ensure quality in
the programs provided
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be visionary about
areas of improvement in your program and the overall YSP
Program Leaders
(PL) keep up the great work in all of your programs. This page is to
provide you with what's going in the Y Student Programs today. You will
also find different forms located on this page which you can download
wherever you are whenever you want!!
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