OUR PROGRAMS OUR STORY OUR COVER GIRLS OUR SUMMIT $GIVE VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERS 2022 There are many ways to get involved and make a difference. VOLUNTEER WITH US THIS DECADE GET INVOLVED The upbringing of a child is a communal effort - it takes a village. And here at UYS, that's no different! Annually, we set out to help hundreds of Black girls UNIQUELY define, discover and become who they are. And that, indeed, takes a VILLAGE. A community of adults unconditionally committed to the uplifting, protection, and advancement of black girls. Every UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT has been a success thanks to the devotion and enthusiasm of the hundreds of women who give of their time, energy, and resources year after year to UNAPOLOGETICALLY serve Black girls. REQUIREMENTS: Must be 19 years old or older. Must be available for a virtual interview. (Desirable candidates will be contacted). Volunteers will need to provide a copy of their child & criminal clearances: CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE - FREE (there is no cost if one hasn’t been ordered in 57 months. If you already have a child abuse clearance, you can submit that). CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - FREE (if you are not a Pennsylvania resident, please be sure to search for your state's website for a criminal background). For questions, please email kimi@uniquelyyousummit.org. QUESTIONS? CLICK HERE TO SEND AN EMAIL. GXC PROGRAM WHAT IS GXC? UYS’s Girl Exchange segment, better known as “GXC,” is one of the most fundamental and impactful portions of the UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT for Girls experience and our ancillary programming. During and throughout the weekend (and the FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS™ Summer Camp), Black girls are appropriately grouped by grade & age so that the shared experiences among these groups can be discussed in a safe and intimate environment with peers. Girls can spend 60-70% of the UYS Weekend in their GXC Groups led by an adult UYS Girl Exchange Leader. GXC Leaders are Black adult women volunteers (many who are teachers, therapists, social workers or counselors by profession) who are tasked with and encouraged to create space and conversation where the unique experiences of Black girls, that are regularly left out of popular American culture, can be had. We believe GXC conversations during the UYS Weekend help to eliminate the perceptions of isolation often experienced by Black girls in traditionally White spaces where they can feel unheard, unseen and un-honored. Past UYS participants have described GXC as the place they have found healing and solace, made life-long sister-friends, and sometimes met a peer-mentor. THE GXC GOAL: To create safe space for Black girls where oneness and solidarity are nurtured and protected. THE GXC TEAM NATIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR Brandi Mapp-Evans, M.Ed. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Lyn N. Atkins, M.Ed. GXC CORE TEAM MEMBERS April L. Everett, MBA MJ Christina Merriweather, M.Ed. Danielle M. Parks, MPH QUESTIONS? Please email gxc@uniquelyyousummit.org. The team will respond within 48 hours. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LEADER? GIRL EXCHANGE LEADER (GXL) GENERAL EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: This is a volunteer role. GXLs are not paid. This for adults only. Must be 25 years or older. (The age requirement does not apply to UYS Alumnae). GXLs will need to provide a copy of their child & criminal clearances: CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE - FREE (there is no cost if one hasn’t been ordered in 57 months. If you already have a child abuse clearance, you can submit that). CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - FREE (if you are not a Pennsylvania resident, please be sure to search for your state's website for a criminal background). For questions, please email gxc@uniquelyyousummit.org. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize INTERNSHIPS 2022 WINTER 2022 INTERNSHIPS No current internships are available. REQUIREMENTS Must be available for a virtual interview. College students are preferred. Must be a resident of the Continental United States. Must be able to, at minimum, commitment to 90-days of serving with the organization. Must be able to participate in the entire Virtual UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT. Access to a vehicle is a plus. Graphic Design & Social Media skills are a plus. *Virtual interview information will be emailed to all desired applicants.* QUESTIONS? Please email kimi@uniquelyyousummit.org. TOP CONTACT US PRESS SEARCH FAQ Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive UYS 2021 news and updates. SIGN UP We respect your privacy. All content is property and copyright of UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT, Incorporated ©.