Volunteer Application
The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. (MLLES) is a 501 (c) (3) that provides programming, service projects
and scholarships to more than 250 young ladies of color on 15 high school campuses in the
Mademoiselle Social & Service Club (The Club). MLLES is successful solely because of its
dedicated membership of volunteers. We seek volunteers who are willing to dedicate their time
and skills to give back to the community.
Volunteers are encouraged to check their email at least twice/week for information regarding
upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We also encourage you to “Like” our Facebook
Page: TheMademoiselles and follow us on Twitter @MLLES1960 for updates.
Applications are accepted year-round. Submit all applications to [email protected].
Volunteer Eligibility Criteria:
 Any man or woman dedicated to our cause and willing to serve
 Must volunteer at the Annual Conference held each April
 Encouraged to fundraise
 Encouraged to join a committee that will benefit from your skillset
 Encouraged to attend MLLES and Club events
Schools:
Alief Independent School District: Taylor (2006)
Houston Independent School District: Booker T. Washington (1960), Ross Shaw Sterling (1992),
Barbara Jordan (1993), Phyllis Wheatley (2004), Jack Yates (2005), E.L. Furr (2006), Westbury
(2009), E.E. Worthing (2010)
Humble Independent School District: Summer Creek (2013)
Galena Park Independent School District: North Shore (1998), Galena Park (2008)
Sheldon Independent School District: C.E. King (2009)
Spring Independent School District: Spring (2007), Early College (2013)
www.themademoiselles.org
[email protected]
2011 Top Rated Nonprofit for Women and Children
2012 Top Rated Nonprofit
2012 Nominee for the Houston Spirit of Volunteerism by Mayor A. Parker
“It is by charge not chore that we serve the community”
Volunteer Application
Committees:
Food: Help select caterers and menu for the Annual Conference. Handle all food needs,
including paper ware, drinks, etc. at the Annual Conference.
Fundraising: Help plan fundraisers, including Dine & Donate Month, where chapters host benefit
nights at local restaurants to fundraise for the Annual Conference, and the Annual Wine Sip &
Social.
Hospitality: Work with local vendors to provide t-shirts, presenter gifts, alumnae appreciation
gifts, etc. for the Annual Conference.
Marketing: Contact local media to cover MLLES and Club events. Write press releases and
newsletters, update website, design fliers, etc. Help design and print the Annual Conference
Programs.
Membership: Develop programs and events to recruit and retain members and volunteers.
My Sister’s Closet: Help execute a pop-up store of donated, gently-worn business wear for The
Club.
Registration: Help collect data via forms, surveys, etc. for and during the Annual Conference.
Scholarship: Help provide information regarding MLLES and other scholarships to The Club. Help
plan the annual College Prep Workshop.
Booster Club: Parents of current and/or former Mademoiselles who serve directly through their
chapter as volunteers or Co-Sponsors.
www.themademoiselles.org
[email protected]
2011 Top Rated Nonprofit for Women and Children
2012 Top Rated Nonprofit
2012 Nominee for the Houston Spirit of Volunteerism by Mayor A. Parker
“It is by charge not chore that we serve the community”
Volunteer Application
Information:
______________________________________________________________________________
Name
Email
Current Address
Phone Number
College/University Attended/ing
(Intended) Graduation Year
______________________________________________________________________________
(Intended) Major/Minor
______________________________________________________________________________
Employer
Job Title
Community/Leadership Experience: Please list two (2) community/leadership experiences:
______________________________________________________________________________
Organization
Role
Year(s)
______________________________________________________________________________
Organization
Role
Year(s)
References: Please list two (2) community references:
______________________________________________________________________________
Name
Affiliation
Year(s) Known
______________________________________________________________________________
Email
Phone
______________________________________________________________________________
Name
Affiliation
Year(s) Known
______________________________________________________________________________
Email
Phone
www.themademoiselles.org
[email protected]
2011 Top Rated Nonprofit for Women and Children
2012 Top Rated Nonprofit
2012 Nominee for the Houston Spirit of Volunteerism by Mayor A. Parker
“It is by charge not chore that we serve the community”
Volunteer Application
Skillsets: Please check the boxes that apply.
SKILL
Very
Experienced
Some
Experience
Little /No
Experience
Fundraising/Development (Grant Writing)
Board development (outreach, recruitment, training)
Program planning and evaluation (trainings, outreach, Special Events)
Financial management and control (budgeting, accounting, planning)
Communication/PR, IT/Website Development, Writing/Publications
Other:
Committee Interest:
__Food
__Marketing
__Fundraising __Membership
__My Sister’s Closet
__Hospitality
__Booster Club: _______________________ (School)
___________ (Initiation Year)
__Scholarship
__Registration
_____________________ (Student)
_________ (Graduation Year)
Fundraising Pledge (Optional)
As a Volunteer, I will pledge to raise __________ (amount of money) for MLLES each academic year.
How did you hear about The MLLES Alumnae, Inc.?
______________________________________________________________________________
Background Check: All Volunteers must undergo a background check through the Houston Independent School
District. Please go to http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/33322 and follow the steps to become a Visitor in Public
Schools (VIPS) . If asked to select interested schools, please choose all of the Houston ISD schools listed on page
1 of this application. Please forward a copy of your cleared background check to [email protected].
I, ___________________________________, as a volunteer of The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. swear that the
information provided is true to my knowledge and dedicate myself to volunteer at the Annual Conference held
every April and to fundraise my pledge amount by March 1 of each academic year that I serve in this capacity.
____________________
Volunteer Signature
________________
Date
www.themademoiselles.org
[email protected]
2011 Top Rated Nonprofit for Women and Children
2012 Top Rated Nonprofit
2012 Nominee for the Houston Spirit of Volunteerism by Mayor A. Parker
“It is by charge not chore that we serve the community”