CAYA has several openings in need of volunteers. Most positions only require a few hours a month.
Members are needed to fill open seats on the board of directors. The board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings last approximately an hour. The board hears community reports from subcommittee members and community liaisons, and votes on matters.
A Membership Chairperson is needed to keep track of members and prepare the list for approval by sponsors. A majority of the chairperson’s work can be done from home, with occasional follow-up phone calls and an annual list to prepare and mail-out.
Family Education Committee members are needed and meet approximately eight times a year during the day to develop ideas for new programs to host for parents.
Committee members are needed for the annual golf fund-raiser. Members meet approximately three times in the spring and help find hole sponsors and gifts for the golfers.
Volunteers for the after-school tutoring program are needed to meet with students for approximately 45 minutes, starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Bridgewater Apartment Complex.
The Camp Committee meets once or twice a year in the evening in the spring and needs members to help sign-up for the camp.
Children are currently on a waiting list for mentors from the MentorsPlus Program. Volunteer mentors meet weekly with a child and accompany them to a monthly program event.
A public relations chairperson is needed to come to the monthly board of directors meetings to observe functions and work with local newspapers to get information circulated.
The newly formed Grant Writing Committee needs someone with grant writing experience to help find and apply for grants as needed.
Volunteers are also needed for the Youth Recognition Committee, which meets four times a year, and the Meijer Community Rewards Program. To sign-up for the Meijer program, call 800-962-7011, CAYA’s code is 704382. If you would like to apply for any of the other listed positions, contact the CAYA office at 248-625-9007