Emerging Community Leaders

Welcome to Emerging Community Leaders. We are looking for extraordinary people. We are building a group of young leaders in our community. The cause is important, the training is invaluable and the seats are limited.

Each year, a class of Emerging Community Leaders (ECL ) members will take part in this growing group of emerging leaders in our community. We hope you will be one of those people. There is no cost to attend this year-long program. You are making a commitment to give of your time, talent and treasure beyond your current workplace environment with a goal of becoming a future leader of Champaign County.

About the ECL Program: (did we mention it’s free?)

Network with other young professionals who want to make a difference in the people’s lives in Champaign County

Engage in large-group volunteer projects across Champaign County

Learn about community issues and non-profit operations through three advancement seminars

For more information, please contact Pam.

View our ECL brochure.

View our Frequently Asked Questions.

Download our 2010 Class Calendar and cross check your availibility to ensure your ability to complete the program.  (See brochure for program requirements)

Please use this online form to submit your volunteer service hours online.  Please list the date of your service, the name of the volunteer opportunity in which you served and how many hours you completed. For example: 

3-23-10; helped out at United Way Ready, Set, Grow! event/attended committee meetings; 4 hours.