​Why Volunteer with Golden Experiences

Thank you for your interest in serving as a junior volunteer with Golden Experiences. Our volunteers are officially known as Golden Experiences Ambassadors (GEAs). The GEAs make a difference each and every day in the lives of others by sharing their time, talents, and passions. Whether you have one hour to spare each week or several we have many volunteer opportunities available to leverage your skills to help others. Research suggests that people who help others are not only happier they are also healthier. 

About Our Volunteer Program

We are blessed to have great support from our community who share a passion to serve other through volunteering. Golden Experience volunteer opportunities may vary based on community need and location of events. Each of our volunteer opportunities offer a variety of unique assignments based on your experience and areas of interest. Our vision for volunteerism is to serve our community while offering enriching and impactful experiences for our volunteers.

Junior GEA Volunteer Program 

This is a year around program for high school students (minimum age15years old). The program offers many great opportunities to serve others in need.
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• Applications window is April 1 – 12, 2024 (Successful individuals/groups will be interviewed) 
• Interviewing will be conducted April 15 – 26, 2024. 
• Selection announcements – April 30, 2024
• Orientation – June 1 – 4, 2024
• Official start - is June 10, 2024. 
• Graduation / Awards ceremony - TBD.

Our Junior Golden Experiences Ambassador (JGEA) Program Requirements are as follows:

• Be a high school student age 15-18
• Commit to at least 1 year of service.
• Volunteer at least 8 hours per month.
• Successfully complete application and interview.
• Successfully complete orientation and training.
• Adhere to dress code and code of conduct. 
• Maintain communication and submit reports as required.

​Possible Areas of Service 

• Golden Navigators Program - The objective of this program is to facilitate mentorship and character development among high school volunteers and students in middle or elementary school, fostering academic support and the cultivation of positive virtues. (Pending launch)
  
  
• Community Engagement - This volunteer role would require direct interaction with members of our community providing support and assistance as needed.
  
  
• Support & Clerical Work - This volunteer role would involves assisting Golden Experience Ambassadors as needed. Duties may vary based on need but may include, packing and sorting donated items, wrapping gifts, organizing items at a community event, folding brochures, Minutes taking.
  
  
• Social media Management and Content creation - Managing and creating posts, designing graphics, and helping improve the organization’s online presence.
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• Fundraising (Optional) - Planning and organizing fundraiser events, engaging with donors, creating fundraising campaigns, and collaborating with the team to achieve financial goals. 

​Handbook And Application Form

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