Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
for Young Professionals

Network with other professionals in New York City and Washington DC and support Global Kids' mission to prepare youth for their future.

The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) is a group of early- to mid-career professionals, college and graduate students, and GK Alumni who promote and support the mission of Global Kids. YPC Members are an extension of the Global Kids family who, in addition to providing guidance and mentoring opportunities to GK Leaders, raise awareness about GK and mobilize resources in support of its work. For more information on volunteering or further inquiries about YPC membership, please contact Erin Mitchell, Individual Engagement Manager, at erin.mitchell@globalkids.org.

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Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
for the Young Professionals Committee

Tue, Jun 02
Global Kids' Annual Benefit 2026
Council on Foreign Relations
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Jun 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Council on Foreign Relations, 58 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065, USA
GK’s Annual Gala is an elegant evening celebrating youth leadership and global citizenship. The event has typically been hosted at the Council On Foreign Relations’ Harold Pratt House & Peterson Hall.
Tue, Sep 29
GK Golf Classic 2026
Pelham Country Club
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Sep 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Pelham Country Club, 940 Wynnewood Rd, Pelham, NY 10803, USA
Join us at Pelham Country Club on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 for our fifth annual Golf Classic tournament! Visit www.globalkids.org/golf for more details.
Sat, Oct 17
GK 5K Run/Walk/Push + Family Day
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave S, Corona, NY 11368
Join us at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on October 17th

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Global Kids Chronicles | May 2026 Newsletter

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