Be A Volunteer Program Facilitator!
Team up with a friend or co-worker to lead fun, hands-on activities for greater Indianapolis girls. Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis partners with schools, youth organizations, and other community groups to offer empowering programs for girls. Volunteers who lead our programs bring the enthusiasm and relatability that enriches the girls’ experiences.
Girls Inc. ensures that all of our programs are age-appropriate for girls by customizing the content for each of our age groups: 6-8, 9-11, and 12-14. We equip volunteers with easy-to-use activity lessons, supplies, training, and ongoing support from a Girls Inc. staff member.
Who Is A Volunteer Program Facilitator?
A program facilitator embodies our mission as a strong, smart, and boldSM woman and is flexible, responsible, punctual, and responsive to the needs of girls. Facilitators recognize the specific challenges girls face and help them overcome these challenges. They engage girls in inquiry-based, hands-on learning (made possible with our easy-to-use curriculum), and they have an interest in working with children and a desire to work with diverse populations.
Support to Volunteers
Girls Inc. provides:
• Individual matching to programs by your professional and personal interests;
• Conveniently scheduled training led by knowledgeable staff covering topics like program curriculum, effective facilitation skills, and classroom management techniques;
• Ongoing support from a Girls Inc. staff member through the duration of the volunteer experience.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Girls Inc. volunteers must:
• Collaborate with another volunteer to lead high quality Girls Inc. programs at partner locations;
• Attend required training before beginning volunteer service;
• Adhere to Girls Inc. of Indianapolis policies, mission, vision, and standard operating procedures;
• Be punctual and prepared at all times;
• Store attendance records, Girls Inc. curriculum, and supplies in a secure location;
• Maintain communication with Girls Inc. staff regarding needs, problems, and/or concerns;
• Report any unusual girl behavior and/or comments to Girls Inc. staff immediately;
• Submit required documentation and attendance records to Girls Inc. in a timely manner upon completion of program.
Programs Led By Girls Inc. Volunteers
• Economic Literacy®
• Work it Out
• Redefining Beauty
• Media Literacy®
Program Facilitator Time Commitment
Programs are delivered in two formats, so you can choose which format works best for you!
• A one-time lunch workshop (our Lunch Bunch program).
• Six hour-long workshops scheduled over several weeks.
Most of our programs are scheduled on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Volunteers should also plan to commit up to one additional hour per week for preparation and travel to the program site.
Become a Girls Inc. Program Facilitator!
Submit a completed volunteer application to Girls Incorporated® of Greater Indianapolis. Apply online or contact Lizzy Bartelt, volunteer engagement specialist, with questions via email at volunteerinfo@girlsincindy.org or via telephone at 317.283.0086 ext. 2612.
Applicants must be 18 years of age and willing to:
• Participate in a one-on-one interview with Girls Inc. staff
• Allow us to perform a criminal history background check
• Provide us a list of references that will be able to tell us more about you
• Complete a volunteer training session that will help you to facilitate the programs with ease
