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YGYRL LEADERS MISSION:

To Empower Through Positive Role Models and Experiential Learning a Diverse Group of Young Women of Untapped Social, Economic and Leadership Potential
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*Each one of us is uniquely created for a purpose in
t
his life.
Ygyrl Leaders
strives to help young women recognize, explore, and develop
their own unique voice and person.


*As unique individuals, we bring many gifts to the
group/community/world.
Ygyrl Leaders strives to help young women recognize that they have a voice, a place, and a part in the world in which they live, and encourages them to explore and develop ways in which they may participate and contribute wherever they are.



*Ygyrl Leaders believes in hopes and dreams, and encourages young people everywhere to pursue those dreams as they grow and develop into the unique individuals they are.







This is what spurs our Vision:

Through the Ygyrl Leaders Program the YWCA of Central Virginia seeks to increase participation of young women from all backgrounds in community leadership and decision making roles and to increase their future academic and economic empowerment.


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News From The Ygyrls (Ygyrl Leaders Speak Out on Recent Events and Issues)
Latest news and updates from Ygyrl participants that provide you with an inside view of the latest things happening with Ygyrl Leaders, Ygyrl Clubs and Ygyrl Drumming and Performance.

Contributors - Supporters - Partners!
We appreciate your support and partnerships.



2012 United Way of Central Virginia
(Program Grant)

Church Street Bridal and Church Street Bridal Too
(Year Round Program Support)

Lynchburg City Schools Partners In Education
(Since 1991)

2009-2011 American Association of University Women (AAUW)
($10,000 Grant for Drumming 4 Leadership)

REMO Drum Manufacturers
Discount for Drum Purchase 2009-2010

Ed Mikenas
(Drum facilitator and Curriculum developer)

The Lynchburg Chapter of the AAUW
Lynchburg College
Randolph College
and
Liberty University
Mentors and Interns
Activities and Events
YWLP - UVA Young Women Leadership Program

HIPE Coalition (Healthy Individuals through Prevention and Education)
CHAP (Coalition for Hiv/Aids Awareness and Prevention)

The Legacy Museum
The Maier Museum of Art
Amazement Square Children's Museum
Daniel's Hill, Diamond Hill & Yoder
Community Centers


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YWCA
Young Women Can Achieve!
To Apply To Be a Ygyrl Leader or Volunteer
Contact Information:

You may pick up a program application packet or complete a YWCA volunteer interest form at the YWCA front desk weekdays until 7pm or Saturday until 1pm.
626 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Or Call/Email:
434 847 7751
tmillerywca@yahoo.com

Note: Volunteer page has program application and b/g check attachments - Word doc download
and
Ygyrl page has program contracts, application and medical form attachments - Word doc download

PROGRAM NEEDS
-
Interns/Volunteers always open spaces for new applicants

    • Female Role Models (Short and Long Term and Group Mentors)
    • Academic Tutors
    • Community Resource Volunteers
    • Group facilitators and speakers
    • Performance venues and partners
    • Donors and supporters
    • Service Project volunteers and partners
    Please consider volunteering a few hours a week or month to help a young woman increase her academic, career and economic potential, as she develops leadership skills which will be put into practice through community service.

    What I need to Know about being a Volunteer/Intern:

    Volunteer/Intern/Sponsor

    OneForAnother (click on the opportunities tab and choose a volunteer area of interest)

    CONTACT:

    Terri Miller (434) 847 7751
    tmillerywca@yahoo.com

    Interns please send your resume and query to the above email address.


    DRUMMING 4 LEADERSHIP Leadership through drumming and performance

    Current Opportunities:
    • Daniels Hill Divas - 1:30-2:30 during school year @ the community center - open group for social interaction, drum experience and community performance
    • Daniels Hill Summer Camp
    • Yoder Center Summer Camp
    • Partnerships for future groups

    D4L curriculum provided by community partner, Ed Mikenas,
    incorporates djembe drums, African and Afro-Cuban rhythms, communication and community building skills, leadership development and lessons in diversity to enhance the learning experience for Ygyrl Leaders and their community.

    See our Drumming 4 Leadership page for more information.

    For YGYRL LEADER Programs EVENTS

    DOCUMENTS PAGE
    links for documents, forms, surveys and applications related to the Ygyrl Leader and Drumming Program. *Note: this page is under revision. Please check back after Sept. 16, 2012 for updated documents. You may request forms from the Program Coordinator at the above email.

    What's Happening at Our Schools?

    ECG and HHS

    Ygyrls and Alumni


    ALUMNI
    graduate news and updates
    stay connected

    Coordinator's Corner
    news
    & events, discussions/polls, parent tips and coordinators challenge





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