VolunteerNow Young Leaders Council
Training the next generation of philanthropic and community leaders through innovative programming
The YLC provides young professionals access to North Texas’ top philanthropic leaders, board service workshops, and exclusive educational partnerships. From social events to service projects in addition to leadership programming, the VolunteerNow Young Leaders Council offers opportunities for career-oriented service. This group serves as a pipeline of engaged emerging leaders, philanthropists, civic volunteers, nonprofit board members, and change-makers in North Texas.
Emphasizing innovative thinking, collaboration, and leadership, the Young Leaders Council Nonprofit Leadership Curriculum provides invaluable personal and professional development. Young professionals, in their 20s and 30s, may be nominated by their organizations to participate in this year-long program. After the application process, a limited number of candidates will be selected.
Applications are closed.
Unfortunately, VolunteerNow will not host its Young Leaders Council in 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The VolunteerNow team will spend the summer strengthening other programs and services to continue growing its 52-year mission to transform lives and communities through volunteerism.
Stay tuned for 2024!
Questions? Please contact ylc@volnow.org.
Program structure
The curriculum will be delivered through four 3-hour Saturday morning sessions. Faculty will include experienced business and nonprofit leaders. The curriculum will be supplemented by optional social events and hands-on volunteer projects. The Saturday morning sessions will combine interactive, engaging lectures with presentations from local nonprofits.
After the four sessions, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion. Tuition for the program is $150 per participant.
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Curriculum
Program Overview (PDF)
Applications closed
Applications due | July 31
Applications selected | Rolling admission; candidates will be notified upon acceptance
First-class session | August 21
Voly in the Park | September 11
Second class session | September 25
Third class session | October 16
Fourth and final class session | November 13