Leadership Opportunities
Why should you get involved
- Opportunity to guide/shape the goals and direction of a progressive women’s organization;
- Experience working with like-minded individuals to create change;
- Opportunity to affect change at the community level;
- Ability to develop leadership skills, strengthen your commitment to community, and have an opportunity to learn effective board policies and procedures amongst peers; and
- Opportunity to empower other young professional women through your respective area within the organization.
How to Get Involved
YWA offers amply opportunities for members to take on an active role within the organization. Applications for the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs are selected open in March of each year.
Click here to view the Board of Directors and Committee Chair Application to learn about all available positions and application requirements.
However, committee involvement is open to all YWA members year round. In addition, there is no limit to the number of committees you can join or meetings you can attend. Whether you are looking to develop your leadership skills, take ownership of a small project, or just get to know other YWA members, committee meetings are a great place to start!
The following committees meet on a regular basis:
- Alumnae
- Austin Under 40
- Community Service
- Marketing
- Membership
- Operations
- Programs and Events
- YWA Foundation Development
- YWA Foundation Giving
Leading Ladies 
Members who fulfill the following member expectations each quarter are considered Leading Ladies and are eligible for Membership Rewards!
- Attend at least one General Meeting
- Attend at least one Committee Meeting
- Contribute at least least 1.5 volunteer hours to a Community Service project
- Raise or contribute $25 per quarter or $100 per year to the YWA Foundation
- Maintain a full Member Profile on the YWA Web site
Prizes will be announced at tonight’s General Meeting!
If you have questions, please contact our Vice President of Membership.
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Young Women's Alliance
P.O. Box 684612
Austin, TX 78701
