Project Leader (PL): noun. An individual possessing the following traits:

• Dedicated to volunteerism and social change

• Trained to develop, manage, and lead CommunityWorks projects

• Enthusiastic about making a difference

 Leading a Project: verb. A process involving:

• Coordinating logistics and refining the structure of the project

• Managing volunteers, from sign-ups to project implementation to thank you’s

• Overseeing the project and facilitating post-project reflections

• Making an indelible impact on the community

PL’s are the eyes and ears (and brains and muscle) of HOS, and more importantly, of the community.   We train and support them, but ultimately, they are making the difference.  Project Leaders find this immensely rewarding.  One thing they love is our flexibility in locating a project they want to lead or helping them to create a new one. 

Want to teach an art class for kids?  Organize a Bingo Night for muscular dystrophy patients?  Throw birthday parties for seniors?  Whatever your ideas, we can help them become reality.

To become a PL, you need to have participated in at least three projects with Hands On Sacramento. Project Leader trainings are held throughout the year.  PL's may lead a variety of projects, but they are encouraged to identify a project they will commit to or to develop a new project in an area of interest.

We are always looking for new Project Leaders. It's a great way to hone your leadership skills and support Hands On Sacramento in a very important way.

Learn more about CommunityWorks.

Interested in developing a project?  Here are some hints and tips.

Click here to download a Project Leader Application

To submit your application or for more information about becoming a Project  Leader contact:  

projects@handsonsacto.org

“We all underestimate how powerful it feels to know that someone out in the world cares about you, acknowledges you, and celebrates you!  I want the children at the shelter to know that feeling.  Seeing them come alive and be children in that moment is worth all the time recruiting, soliciting, brainstorming, and planning."

                 Nicole Perez

                 Project Leader for  Project Birthday