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March is Social Work Month
Social Work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States with more than 640,000 members of the profession.
- NASW

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." 
- Winston Churchill
In This Issue
Rebecca's Garden of Hope Tutoring & Mentoring Program Volunteers
Early Learning Indiana is Expanding
Indiana Summit on Out of School Learning
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Hiring Before and After School Program Director
April Stewards of Children Training in Hamilton County
Butterfly Kisses Dance
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March 18, 2016
Rebecca's Garden of Hope Tutoring & Mentoring Program Volunteers

Indianapolis, IN 
 
Training, Friday, April 1 - Mandatory Training for all Volunteers 16 & older 3, 2016 at OSELC - Time: TBD
 
We are looking for volunteer tutors and mentors who are 16 & older. We welcome your participation. The Friday training is mandatory for all volunteer tutors and mentors. If you have family and friends who would like to volunteer please share this news with them. 

Questions or want to volunteer? Contact me at james.boyd1948@gmail.com or 317-925-3737.

J.B. Boyd, 2005 Executive Journey Fellow
Early Learning Indiana is Expanding
Indianapolis, IN 

Through a grant from the United Way of Central Indiana Early Learning Indiana is honored to be working towards expanded statewide funding for pre-K in Indiana.
  • Developing a pre-K expansion plan working with partners all across the state
  • Managing a field staff of five organizers
  • Making aligned investments via our Lilly Endowment Grant.
We are currently recruiting five field staff and a lead organizer (Salary aprox. 35-45K with benefits).

Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested. 

Janet Wakefield
Indiana Summit on Out of School Learning
Indianapolis, IN 
April 11-12, 2016

The FIFTH Annual Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning brings together youth programs and community partners to connect, learn new ideas, access valuable resources, and transform learning beyond the school day for Indiana youth. 

Join 750 participants to experience:
  • More than 50 innovative workshops on leadership and best practices
  • Special Networking Reception at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
  • Spectacular exhibit hall
  • Champion awards for outstanding programs
Register on the Summit Registration Page today!

Are you interested in being one of our valuable Summit Volunteers? 
If so, we would LOVE to have you join us! 
Click HERE for more info.

Debbie Zipes, 2010 Executive Journey Fellow
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Hiring Before and After School Program Director
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is looking for a passionate Cause Driven Leader to develop and serve the Before & After School programs in the Indianapolis area. The Before & After School Program Director needs to be dynamic, creative, and professional, in addition to being passionate about Youth Development programming.  Candidates need to have demonstrated the ability to recruit, train, and develop large staff teams, innovate programming, and meet the needs of communities of which they serve.  This position requires a BA/BS degree in child development, recreation, elementary education, or related field, or its equivalent and 2-3 years previous experience with the YMCA or a similar agency is vital to the success in this position. 
 
For further details and to complete the online employment application, please visit our website at www.indymca.org/jobs.

Mistie Timmons, 2008 Executive Journey Fellow
April Stewards of Children Training in Hamilton County
April 13th, Fishers, IN
April 19th, Noblesville, IN 
Join the movement to help prevent child sexual abuse TODAY!  Chaucie's Place is offering Stewards of Children®, a child sexual abuse prevention program for parents and any adult who works with or cares about children.   
You will learn how to prevent, recognize, and react appropriately to child sexual abuse.  It is the only national, evidence-informed program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.

Fishers - Fishers United Methodist Church
April 13th 5:30-8:00 PM

Noblesville - White River Christian Church
April 19th 5:30-8:00 PM

Toby Stark, 2016 Executive Journey Fellow
Butterfly Kisses Dance
April 9, 2016 5:00 PM
Bloomington, IN

Registration is now open. This event is FREE to attend! Space is limited, so Register/RSVP by Tuesday, March 29, 2016 BKD2016.SPLASHTHAT.COM

This year's theme is "Under the Sea."

Feel free to encourage your date to wear their favorite princess, Little Mermaid or under-the-sea outfit. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, father figures or male role models, come with your princess to our special event. Girls from newborns to teenagers will have fun with you on this special occasion. There will be a DJ, photo booth, activities, gifts, snacks and more! Questions? Call us at 812-332-5311.

Jeff Baldwin, 2011 Executive Journey Fellow
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
The Journey 
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