Advocacy & Education
Join us and help create the world our girls deserve.
GIRLS INC. OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Mission: Inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold.
Volunteer Engagement plays a pivotal role in the success and impact of any organization, particularly those focused on empowering girls. Such is the case with Girls Inc. of Westchester County. We are dedicated to creating safe spaces, fostering personal growth, and providing opportunities for girls to reach their full potential. To achieve these objectives, it is essential to harness the power of volunteers who share a passion for our cause and our mission. They bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table, enriching our ability to serve the girls in our charge.
By embracing dedicated volunteers, Girls Inc. of Westchester County can create a nurturing environment where girls can thrive, discover their potential, and become confident, empowered individuals who contribute positively to society. Together, we and our volunteers can pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for girls everywhere.
If you are interested in volunteering with Girls Inc. of Westchester County, please complete the below Volunteer Interest Form. Someone will contact you shortly with the next steps and start you on the road to helping us provide impactful experiences for the girls of Westchester County.
VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM: Register
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING DATES
For Your Information:
All volunteers must complete an application and participate in a rigorous training process.
Orientation and training are valid for one year.
Trainings are held on the follow dates each month at 12:00pm.
January 7, 2025
February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
May 6, 2025
2023-2024 – Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Handbook
“Girls Inc. taught me how to be unapologetically me and how to hone my skills to effectuate positive change.”
Advocate on the issues that matter most to girls.
We translate our work with girls into powerful advocacy to improve opportunities for girls to succeed and lead healthy, educated, and independent lives. We encourage you to refer to the various resources available below when advocating for girls and young people.
Advocacy Resources
National Policy and Advocacy Platform
We drive policies and practices that open doors to girls and ensure equality. We engage in advocacy that focuses on the needs of girls from low-income communities and girls facing challenges such as those based on sex, race, religion, ethnicity, immigration status, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Sex Ed Resources
Sexual Health, Safety, and Autonomy
- Promote access to comprehensive sex education& sexual health services.
- Advance menstrual equity
- Combat bullying and harassment& dating violence.
- Prevent sexual discrimination in education.
Education Resources
Equitable Access to Education
- Reform school discipline policies and practices.
- Increase access to postsecondary education.
- Improve access for girls and other underrepresented groups to meaningful opportunities to pursue all career paths, including in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
- Increase funding for out-of-school learning and mentoring opportunities.
Voting Resources
Voting Rights and Civic Education
- Promote high quality, sustained civic education in schools, for grades K-12.
- Support free and fair elections.
- Promote policies that make it easier for people to register to vote.
- Protect the rights of communities that have historically been excluded from freely voting.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Increase access to mental health and wellness support for students in underserved communities.
- Combat the persistent stigma surrounding mental health issues and treatment.
Girl-led Advocacy
Nothing is more powerful than when girls speak up for themselves. We’re building a national network of youth advocates – passionate girls who are Strong, Smart, and Bold.
Teen Advocacy Councils
Teen Advocacy Councils (TAC) are leadership bodies made up of 10-12 Girls Inc. high school students that aim to promote girl-led advocacy within our network. Members are selected for their demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of all girls. Both at Girls Inc. National and Affiliates, TACs give their members the opportunity to identify and engage on issues important to them in their communities.
TACs advise and inform our advocacy by sharing their life experiences and their views about issues facing girls in their communities. They spend a year learning about the issues that matter to them, acquiring the skills needed to impact lasting change in their communities, and putting their learning to work through engagement with policy leaders and hands-on lobbying.
Meet the 2022-2023 National TAC Map of Teen Advocacy Councils