Mid-Missouri Journey Groups

 

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United WE’s Appointments Project Journey Groups bring women together to learn about civic leadership opportunities in their communities, identify relevant skills and experience, and navigate the appointment process. With support from Veterans United Foundation and Missouri Foundation for Health, United WE will host three cohorts of women, supporting participants in launching their civic leadership journey.

United WE invites women in Mid-Missouri (Boone, Cole, Cooper, Callaway, and Audrain counties) to apply for an interactive learning journey exploring service on appointed boards and commissions. Three Journey Groups will meet monthly from May through October of 2025.

As a Journey Group Participant, you will. . .

  • Gain clarity and confidence in how you want to lead in your community

  • Identify board and commission opportunities that align with your skills and passions

  • Grow your community of civic-minded women in the Mid-Missouri region

  • Develop an action plan for civic leadership

TIME COMMITMENT

  • One 90-minute session per month for 5 months

  • 2-3 hours of pre/homework per month

  • One wrap-up party during the 6th month

 
 

ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?

  • For the 2025 Journey Groups, we are seeking women who…

  • Reside in Boone, Cole, Cooper, Callaway, or Audrain counties in Missouri

  • Have some interest in civic experience, but have never served on an elected or appointed board

  • Are interested in exploring board and commission opportunities with the goal of attaining appointment in the next 12-18 months

  • Can commit to participating in all sessions of the journey group experience. Session meeting dates vary by group

Qualified applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis through rolling review of applications. Applicants who do not meet one or more of the selection criteria may be waitlisted or invited to re-apply at a future time. Applications will close on Friday, May 9, 2025.


Questions? Please email apjourney@united-we.org.

Application Questions Summary:

  • General demographic questions

  • Upload resume

  • Meeting availability and preferences (virtual, in-person, days of week, times, etc.)

  • Education and Experience

  • Civic Background (experience not required)

    • Hopes for the Journey Groups experience

    • Strengths and points for growth as a civic leader

    • Civic engagement activities

    • Appointed board or commission service

    • Volunteer board service

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