The Young Professionals Committee at Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a young professionals group dedicated to empowering urban youth in Boston through outdoor and enrichment programming. Members consist of motivated individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are willing to fundraise, promote, and raise awareness for YES’s mission.
Benefits of joining YES’s Young Professionals Committee
- Opportunity to be a part of a group of like-minded people and to network with young professionals from Boston at committee planned events.
- Chance to participate in one-time volunteer opportunities at YES, including volunteering with YES teens during Networking Nights and Mock Interviews and supporting YES events (Annual Black Diamond Gala, Martin Richard Memorial Mile, and more).
- Option to also volunteer in YES’s seasonal sports-based programs, including Track & Field and Operation SnowSports.
- Ability to grow as a professional and as a leader.
Young Professionals Committee Member Role Description
As a Young Professionals Committee member your responsibilities are:
- Attend and support special events hosted by the committee.
- Generate attendance among your personal and professional network for special events.
- Build awareness and connections for YES in your personal and professional communities.
- Brainstorm event ideas with the group that are innovative, feasible and can attract a broad group of attendees.
- Help plan and execute special events hosted by the committee.
- Assist with in-kind donation solicitation. i.e. raffle and auction items for events.
- Communicate and promote YES’s mission and programs to your personal networks.
YES’s Expectations of each member of the Young Professionals Committee
Participate in the Annual Rodman Ride for Kids charity bike ride in May each year.
YPC members are required to participate in the ride by one of the following ways: Sign up as a Rider on Team YES & Raise Funds, Volunteer on Ride Day, or Refer & Secure at least one rider.
Attend at least 75% of YPC events and meetings.
The YPC meets one time per month and hosts three events annually (Trivia Night – Winter, BINGO Night- Fall, Harbor Cruise – Spring).
Financially support YES by making an annual contribution that is personally meaningful to you.
Additionally, YPC members can “give and get” donations throughout the year through personal donations, securing matching gifts, encouraging others to donate, obtaining in-kind donations, and purchasing or promoting event tickets.
Drive attendance to YPC events by inviting individuals in your personal network and promoting events on your personal social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, work channels, etc.). Post at least twice per event and tag YES.
Take an active role in planning and supporting events.
This includes brainstorming event ideas, supporting event planning and coordination, securing raffle and auction items as needed, and leveraging your skills, expertise, and network.
If you are interested in joining the Young Professionals Committee review the requirements above, then click the button below. Email [email protected] with any questions.