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?)
Connect with other young professionals who want to make a difference in the people’s lives in Champaign County.
Serve in group volunteer projects across Champaign County
Lead the way through educating yourself on community issues and non-profit operations through four advancement seminars
For more information, please contact Pam.
- View our Recruiting Flyer
- View our 2012 ECL Application
- View our Frequently Asked Questions
Download our 2012 Class Calendar and cross check your availability to ensure your ability to complete the program. (See application for program requirements)
Please use this online form (below) 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.
