Assisteens | Assistance League

Assisteens^® Auxiliary is comprised of middle and high school students. Each teen dedicates at least 30 hours per year toward philanthropic programs, working in our Thrift Shop and helping with fundraising to support their programs. Meetings are normally held on the second Monday evening of the month and philanthropic programs are conducted before and after the meeting. Assisteens gain job experience working in the Thrift Shop and develop leadership and teamwork skills through committee activity.

Meetings

Assisteens from schools throughout the area meet for a monthly dinner and business meeting, led by the Assisteens Chairman and the Governing Body. Birthdays are celebrated, and guest speakers may be invited. Assisteens meet on the second Monday of the month at the Assistance League of Orange Chapter House, 124 S. Orange Street, September to May.

How to Join

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

2018-2019 Governing Body

CHAIRMAN

Lauren Argento

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP & HOURS

Nicole Sarkaria

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS

Alex Salgado

THIRD VICE PRESIDENT, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Kaylee Jansema

RECORDING SECRETARY

Jamie Lee

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Grace Kauffman

TREASURER

Paige Defrancisco

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN

Eden Haymond & Phobe Drobish

THRIFT SHOP CHAIRMAN

Tatum McCandless

Natalie Haman

NEW MEMBER TRAINER

Edith Noyes & Lauren McCandless

The Assisteens Governing Body sets the agenda, uses Roberts Rules of Order for business meetings, and votes on actions and budgets. There is also an opportunity to meet with Assisteens from other chapters at an annual national conference.

Philanthropies

Throughout the year, Assisteens have the opportunity to plan, lead and execute activities that benefit the greater Orange community where they:

Help dress elementary students for Operation School Bell^®

Stuff hygiene items and school supplies into backpacks for Operation School Bell students

Teach students about proper dental hygiene through America Smiles Tooth Fairy

Collect books for disadvantaged students on Make A Difference Day

Visit and engage in activities with seniors

Visit and engage in activities with children at Orangewood Children and Family Center

Visit and engage in activities with children at House of Hope

Make dinner for Ronald McDonald families

Support the community-wide Treats in the Street Halloween event

Prepare food donations for seniors at Thanksgiving

Assist foster children who are aging out of the foster care system with kitchen-related holiday gifts

Dress and provide haircuts and shoes for motel children

Assist in honoring the military by supplying packages from “home”.

Make A Difference Day

Treats in the Streets

Fundraising

Assisteens raise funds for their philanthropic endeavors by working in the Thrift Shop and staffing a booth at the Orange International Street Fair. An integral part of the organization, Assisteens also work directly with the Orange Blossoms at the Taste of Orange and with chapter members at Boutique Noël and Embrace Orange. fundraisers.

Assisteens Chairman

International Street Fair

Boutique Noël

Medallion

Graduating seniors who have completed their required hours of service to the community, and successfully completed the Assisteens Program are honored at the spring Medallion event, where they are formally recognized by Assistance League of Orange, family and friends.