I worked with the YMCA this quarter. In the beginning I decided to be an informal volunteer because of my of time availability. I also choose to work with the Y because it was close to UW Bothell. I previously had no connections nor really knew what the Y was about, I thought they were just another gym business. The Y is actually a national organization, with 13 branches, 2 overnight camps, and more than 200 program sites in King and south Snohomish county alone (Seattle YMCA). I began to get interested in the organization because they believe everyone has the right to live a healthy lifestyle, no matter their race, income, or gender in Bothell. I believe this is important because growing up my family did not have the resources to buy vegetables
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If someone can’t afford the rate, there are resources to reduce the gym fee. Through my site visits I learned about the importance of promoting good health in communities. Children were excited to exercise and participate in active activities. However, I did notice there was an unequal representation amongst the staff working at the Y. There was more diversity in the volunteers.
As a minority from a low income background I understand how uncomfortable it can feel to ask for resources when talking to a privileged white person. Especially, if the problem is not having enough recourses. It limits the voices of the community members because they might not want to share their critiques with people who might not understand on a personal level. Discuss reciprocity or not/ engagement
This position will help us both gain something. The Y will gain a board of their community members concered about the wellbeing of communty memebers, while promoting diveristy. YMCA members will feel more open to talking about their problems and resources they need. I will gain the experience of building a diversity council while expanding my …show more content…
The board members will be volunteers, so no additional funds will be needed. I can help coordinate the diversity board as an unpaid intern. This will include the gift theory, I will be able able to gain experience with an internship and build my network. The Y will have a diversity board allowing community voices to be heard, thus benefiting the community of Bothell. I will have more responsibilities than a casual volunteer because I will be in charge of creating the board and recruiting members. I plan to go to the Y and work on the diversity board 2 times a week for 3 hours per visit starting June 2th. I believe it would benifit me to receive mentoring from Karen Orsinger the board chair of the Board of Managers. This will allow me to learn about what it takes to run a board, the positions required and how to make board meetings effective. The training will take 8 volunteer sessions, until July 21st. Then I will start promoting the new diversity council by creating flyers on Photoshop, this will take two volunteer sessions, July 28th. After, I will start to encourage members to join or nominate someone from the Y to join the council. I will hold an informational meeting about what the council will do and the requirements for someone to apply to be in the council will be on August 4th. I will start holding interviews for the council until needed be. I want to make sure each position is filled by passionate
If someone can’t afford the rate, there are resources to reduce the gym fee. Through my site visits I learned about the importance of promoting good health in communities. Children were excited to exercise and participate in active activities. However, I did notice there was an unequal representation amongst the staff working at the Y. There was more diversity in the volunteers.
As a minority from a low income background I understand how uncomfortable it can feel to ask for resources when talking to a privileged white person. Especially, if the problem is not having enough recourses. It limits the voices of the community members because they might not want to share their critiques with people who might not understand on a personal level. Discuss reciprocity or not/ engagement
This position will help us both gain something. The Y will gain a board of their community members concered about the wellbeing of communty memebers, while promoting diveristy. YMCA members will feel more open to talking about their problems and resources they need. I will gain the experience of building a diversity council while expanding my …show more content…
The board members will be volunteers, so no additional funds will be needed. I can help coordinate the diversity board as an unpaid intern. This will include the gift theory, I will be able able to gain experience with an internship and build my network. The Y will have a diversity board allowing community voices to be heard, thus benefiting the community of Bothell. I will have more responsibilities than a casual volunteer because I will be in charge of creating the board and recruiting members. I plan to go to the Y and work on the diversity board 2 times a week for 3 hours per visit starting June 2th. I believe it would benifit me to receive mentoring from Karen Orsinger the board chair of the Board of Managers. This will allow me to learn about what it takes to run a board, the positions required and how to make board meetings effective. The training will take 8 volunteer sessions, until July 21st. Then I will start promoting the new diversity council by creating flyers on Photoshop, this will take two volunteer sessions, July 28th. After, I will start to encourage members to join or nominate someone from the Y to join the council. I will hold an informational meeting about what the council will do and the requirements for someone to apply to be in the council will be on August 4th. I will start holding interviews for the council until needed be. I want to make sure each position is filled by passionate