JLGS Short-Term Partnership Done-in-a-Day Application

Quick Impact, Lasting Change: JLGS Done-in-a-Day Projects: Junior League Grand Strand’s Done-in-a-Day program provides local nonprofits with short-term volunteer support for one-time projects or events. Whether it’s a community clean-up, organizing donations, or assisting with special events, our members step in to make a meaningful impact—fast.

Nonprofits can submit project proposals for volunteer-only support with a minimum of 60 days’ notice, and selected projects will be scheduled throughout the league year (August 1–May 15).

This is a rolling application for providing volunteer hours.

Looking for dedicated volunteers for a one-day project? Apply today! You can fill out the application in the below form field within this page, or open the online application form in a new tab through this link to submit your Community Partner Application.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In addition to Community Partnerships, Junior League Grand Strand (JLGS) offers “Done-in-a-Day” partnerships. These partnerships support local non-profit organizations by providing volunteers on a short-term basis for a one-time project or event. Done-in-a-Day affords Junior League Grand Strand members the opportunity to use their diverse talents to help elevate women and families in the Grand Strand through coordinated, direct-impact projects.

  • Done-in-a-Day Project Proposals should be for volunteer-only projects that do not require funding or donations by JLGS.
  • If funding or donations need to be requested, please fill out the “Community Partner Application” form instead.)
  • Done-in-a-Day Projects should require 5 to 20 volunteers over the course of a 2 to 8 hour timespan.
  • A representative from your organization must be present for all projects at all times, specifically, but not limited to, including projects involving children. Organizations may submit multiple applications.
  • If specific dates for a project(s) are unknown, please provide a general time frame for the project (i.e. month, etc.).

Junior League Grand Strand is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. With our focus on women and children, our four pillars address areas of the greatest need for families within the Grand Strand.: Youth Advocacy, Health Initiatives, Food and Nutrition Security, and Housing Advocacy.

REQUIREMENTS

Any organizations dedicated to elevating women and families in the Grand Strand are now eligible to apply for a partnership with Junior League Grand Strand.

  1. Requires concentrated volunteer effort of 5 to 20 volunteers over a 2 to 8 hour time period
  2. The project cannot involve fundraising for the organization
  3. Requests for Done-In-A-Day Project applications are ongoing as long as 60 days notice is given. This is a rolling application for providing volunteer hours.
  4. One copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter (once a year)
  5. Proof of liability insurance (once a year)

The above required 501(c)(3) and liability insurance forms must be submitted electronically to doneinaday@grandstrand.jl.org in addition to the online application form. Please put “Done-in-a-Day Project Application Attachments” in the email subject line.

ELIGIBILITY

Any organizations dedicated to elevating women and families in the Grand Strand are now eligible to apply for a Done-in-a-Day project with Junior League Grand Strand.

TIMELINE

Note: Special considerations will be given for projects arising during each league year (August 1-May 15), as long as 60 days notice is given. This is a rolling application for providing volunteer hours.

QUESTIONS

Any questions about the application may be submitted to the JLGS by email doneinaday@grandstrand.jl.org.

Applicants must complete the online application form below or in a new tab by clicking this Form.