Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The Best 40 Hours You'll Ever Spend!

Girls Inc. volunteers impact girls' futures with small time commitment
By Dana Bushouse, Coordinator of Volunteer & Intern Recruitment

Where else can 40 hours of your time have 40 years of impact? Volunteers who commit the equivalent of one work week to lead a Girls Inc. program permanently impact the girls they teach for the better.

Jamesha, age 12, and Dionne, age 10, recently completed a "Work It Out" program led by volunteers. Jamesha said, "Thank you for coming and helping us. I had a great time with Ms. Jessica and Mrs. Donna; I know what they taught us will work!” Dionne said, "I think this program will help people who are getting bullied and will help friends that are fighting with each other!"

Girls Inc. has made it even easier to become a volunteer! Check out our new online volunteer application and get started making a difference for girls!

In celebration of April's National Volunteer Month, we've asked experienced volunteer Maryvonne Kerzabi to tell us what she's gained from working with girls. Hear what she has to say in her video interview!