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Puts together monthly community service opportunities for members and administers the Community Service Summer Fellowship Program
Each spring, the Association of Yale Alumni designates one or two Yale undergraduates as Community Service Fellows. The Fellows spend the summer working for a community-based organization in Washington, DC. The Yale Club of Washington, DC provides a stipend and arranges housing for the fellows with Yale alumni.
The Community Service Committee also presents the Yale Club of Washington, DC Book Award to outstanding Washington area high school seniors who support their communities through volunteerism. These awards are usually presented during awards ceremonies at local high schools.
In addition, the Committee organizes volunteer activities so Washington area alumni can improve the quality of life in their community. Examples of recent volunteer activities range from helping eighth graders at a KIPP DC charter school write essays for applications to private schools to painting and landscaping Garnett Patterson Junior High as part of Hands on DC.
From time to time, the Yale Club also makes members aware of board service opportunities with local nonprofits. Two such opportunities are described below.
 Help End Homelessness for Women in DC
Calvary Women's Services is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. For over 25 years, Calvary Women's Services has provided housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women in the DC area. By joining the Board of Directors, you can make a difference for thousands of women in our community. Calvary Women's Services is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing a safe, caring place to those who need it. For more information, contact Kris Thompson at 202/548-0595 or cwsdirector@aol.com.
Help Young Singers Make Music
The Washington Youth Choir (WYC) is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. Established in January 2006, the Choir enhances the educational experience of DC area youth with the rigorous study and performance of music. A nonprofit organization, WYC believes that making music improves the quality of one’s life and promotes lifelong learning and growth. Fro more information, please contact Megan Cheek, Executive Director, at megan@washingtonyouthchoir.org or (202) 293-7508.
If you would like to join the Community Service Committee, please contact Celeste Bagley, Chair, at Celestial1603@AOL.com.
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