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Cheer Friends at Catch Us In Cannes
Catch the New York Junior League in Cannes at this year’s end of the year event and fundraiser, taking place at The Astor House on Friday, June 1. Grab your tickets, dawn your best fashion for the French Riviera, and enjoy a night filled with incredible hor d’oeuvres, Cannes inspired cocktails, and amazing company. This […]
Jr. Junior League & Social Promise Teach the Principles of Philanthropy
On April 28, the Jr. Junior League committee partnered with Social Promise to host an educational event about principles of philanthropy to preschool and elementary aged New York children. Promoting family volunteerism is an important component of the New York Junior League’s vision to teach children at a young age about their future roles in helping […]
Protecting Fellow Volunteers and Yourself from Harassment
Last month, the Volunteer Education and Training (VET) committee presented “Preventing Volunteer and Workplace Harassment” at P.S. 6. A critical topic in today’s culture, it is important that all NYJL volunteers and the communities with whom we work know their rights and what they can do to prevent harassment. NYJL Past President Ellen Rose, VET […]
Teaching Kids Healthy Habits at Healthy Kids Day
The New York Junior League is committed to serving the New York City community, which includes the 1.5 million children living here today. On April 21, the NYJL was proud to partner with the West Side YMCA at its annual Healthy Kids Day. The event focused on teaching young children about how to eat healthy […]
VET Teaches NYJL Volunteers Presentation Skills
Delivering a brilliant, memorable and interactive presentation requires a number of components: perfecting storytelling skills, selecting the right delivery method, and compiling memorable content and visuals. The Volunteer Education & Training (VET) committee hosted a training teaching attendees the skills they need to elevate their presentation skills to support their work in the communities. This […]