Young Professionals Committee

Our Mission
The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) is a collective of dynamic New York City professionals driven by a shared belief in Groove With Me, its award-winning mission and the value it creates in the lives of young girls.

Through a variety of social events, networking and volunteer opportunities, the YPC:

1.         Increases public awareness about this impactful organization
2.         Supports Groove With Me’s essential fundraising and friendraising efforts
3.         Provides committee members a forum for professional development and leadership skill building

​Interested in joining the YPC? Please e-mail us here with your interest: YP@groovewithme.org 
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Member Roles & Responsibilities
Qualities: 

• Young professionals based in the New York City metropolitan area
• Aged 21-40
• Hold existing or expressed interest in Groove With Me’s work
• Confident in ability to advocate on Groove With Me’s behalf
• Interested in serving as a volunteer for Groove With Me
• Highly motivated to recruit volunteers for Groove with Me activities and events
• Open to connecting personal and professional networks with YPC activities

Financial Commitment:

• Annual fundraising give/get goal of $250

Time Commitment: (Varies; Approximately 45 hours/year)

• Attend at least one Groove With Me class within first year of membership (1 hour)
• Attend quarterly YPC Meetings in August, November, February, and May (8 hours)

• Actively support (plan, prepare, promote, implement) at least 3 of YPC’s 4 annual events (15-20 hours)
• ​​Volunteer at a minimum of 2 of Groove With Me’s 5 annual activities (8-16 hours)
  • Summer Show - August
  • POP (Parent Observation & Participation) Week - December
  • MOM Week - February 
  • Tap & Tapas Annual Benefit - April
  • Spring into Summer Recital - June ​