USA IBC CityDance: Nurturing Healthy Habits & Reading Literacy
Committee/Council Description:
First Year Active Members Eligible
As CityDance enters its 23rd year, we remain committed to expanding and strengthening our programming in meaningful ways. This project aims to support both the student in the class as well as engaging the siblings of the students. Volunteers will setup and staff a reading room for siblings to spend time during class. By offering a clean, quiet space for siblings of CityDance students to work with JLJ volunteers in reading groups, or read with their caregivers, we can help families strengthen their bonds while supporting academic development outside of the traditional school setting. Many participants come from underserved communities where food insecurity is a concern. To help support students and families, volunteers will provide healthy snacks after each class..
Hours:
50 - 59 Hours
Availabilities:
Evening
Seasons:
Year Round
Skills:
Community Partnerships
Competencies:
Active listening
Cultural competency
Teamwork and team building
Community Issue Area (if applicable):
Essential Needs
Community Partners (if applicable):
USA International Ballet Competition
Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:
Volunteers will setup a reading room at the start of the year. Weekly, volunteers will be needed to purchase snacks, staff the reading room, and distribute snacks.
Committee Meeting Details:
As a volunteer on the USA IBC CityDance project, you must meet the following requirements in order to complete your project placement and receive project credit for the year. If you have any questions or cannot meet the requirements as described, please contact the Placement Chair at placement@jljackson.org for further direction.
Note: The following list is an outline of the project requirements.
- Attend project orientation.*
- Attend cultural competency training.*
- Complete your online project evaluation and online placement evaluation upon project conclusion.*
- Participate in and attend shifts as specified by the project chair.
- Complete all community partner volunteer requirements.
Orientation or Training Details:
- Project Orientation (date, time, and location TBA)
Important Information:
Junior League Gives is a year‐long placement and shifts for this project are available throughout the year for planning, collecting donations, and distributing the donations to Community Partners.
Volunteers must be flexible and allow for adjustments throughout the year, performing additional duties as directed by the Project Chair.
Heavy lifting and the ability to stand for long periods of time may be required.
For more information, contact 2025-2026 Project Development Chairs Jeannie Camarillo and Tamora McConnell at projects@jljackson.org.
