Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Position Statements: About Us: Junior League of Edmonton



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	Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Position Statements
	Mission Vision Guiding Principles Position Statements Mission The Junior League of Edmonton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. [Back to top] Vision As Edmonton's leading women's organization, the Junior League of Edmonton offers its members fellowship, leadership development and meaningful opportunities to strengthen the community through voluntarism. [Back to top] Guiding Principles Community We will strive to listen and respond to community needs. We will make meaningful contributions through volunteer action. Training We will recognize, utilize and develop skills of our members. We will provide formal and informal training to develop leadership skills. We will provide opportunities to apply our skills in a supportive organizational structure within the League and the community. We will learn from experienced members, sustainers and community contacts. Image Our image will be well known and distinct. We will strive to be well regarded in the community. Organization Our organization will be flexible and responsive to balance membership, organizational and community needs. Membership Rewards We will be rewarded through involvement in the League with a sense of achievement, satisfaction in helping others, increased skills, friendship, networking and fun. [Back to top] Position Statements Position Statement on Individuals and Family The Junior League of Edmonton supports and promotes individuals and families having the right to opportunities, services and facilities essential for optimal physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being. Position Statement on Restoration and Preservation of Historic Buildings The Junior League of Edmonton supports restoration and preservation of historic buildings and education of our membership and the public on the importance of our Canadian heritage. Position Statement on Voluntarism The Junior League of Edmonton supports and promotes voluntarism as an essential component of our society and will continue to take action which will ensure the effectiveness of the voluntary sector. [Back to top]		What's New? Are you an energetic woman who is interested in bettering your community in a volunteer capacity? Are you looking to become part of a group of like-minded women? Then come and join our team. For more information on membership in the Junior League of Edmonton, please contact us.