An ideal candidate embodies the following characteristics:  

• • Passion for Uplift’s work and mission
  • Passion for Volunteerism, Marketing, and Fundraising
  • Desire to Contribute over the Long Term
  • Strong Personal and Professional Network

In return, Uplift makes the following commitments to the YPB: 

• • To provide members the opportunity for meaningful and rewarding service to our mission and community.   
  • To provide members significant professional development and social networking opportunities. 
  • To provide members with the information and language they need to be effective members and ambassadors. 
  • To be diligent in making the best possible use of the assets members make available to us, whether those are time, wisdom, experience, relationships, or money. 
  • Make every effort to keep meetings brief, relevant, interesting, and impactful. 
  • Respond to the best of our ability to member questions, concerns, feedback, and/or criticism. 
  • Do our utmost to be an organization of which all of us can be proud. 
  • To have fun!

Annual activities include:

• • Family Art Night, where YPB members interact with children and families utilizing Uplift’s services and participate in group activities
  • Quarterly UPLIFTer happy hours that provide updates on Uplift’s work and the opportunity to meet others committed to supporting Philly youth. 
  • An exclusive UPLIFTer membership card.
  • Invitation to an annual UPLIFTer appreciation event.
  • Discounted tickets to the annual an UPLIFTing evening fundraising event.
  • Complimentary ticket to the annual YPB Birds and Brews event.