Partnerships

The Junior League of Winston-Salem, Inc. (JLWS) is seeking opportunities for partnerships to place our trained volunteers with selected community partners in support of our current focus areas:

  • Nurturing and educating community members to build healthier families and stronger communities
  • Educating and Mentoring Youth from birth to age 18
  • Women’s Health Issues
  • Food Insecurity

Placements run for a 2-year period from June through May. On average, a JLWS volunteer contributes 40 hours a year to her placement.

SELECTION PROCESS

The following timeline is used in the Community Partner application process for placements:

  • November 2024

    Completed proposals are due to the JLWS Community Vice President (communityvp@jlws.org) by Friday, November 15, 2024.

  • November/December 2024

    Applications are formally evaluated through an extensive process that includes a thorough review of the agency and the program for which volunteers are requested.

  • January 2025

    Recommendations for Community Partners are submitted to the JLWS Board of Directors for final approval.

  • Februrary 2025

    Agencies are notified of the final outcome of the selection process.

  • May/June 2025

    Volunteer assignments for the upcoming JLWS year are made based on member preference. The project must receive adequate volunteer interest in order to proceed.