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Source Site: NABUUR
Published: 2010/07/08 03:06:54 -0400
In the Khama village, there are a large number of youth who have never attended school. These youths have a talent for sports and games, especially football. We have established the VH-LAHA Football Club as a means to reach out to these youth.
This project aims to reduce the high percentage of youth who engage in risky behaviors such as commercial sex, drug abuse, etc. We want to help them identify and develop vocational skills leading to legitimate paid work while steering them away from illegal activity. We want to help these youth develop into responsible contributing members of our community who can independently support themselves. These youth engage in risky behaviors due to the lack skills leading to paid work and knowledge of ways in which they could earn money.
We are seeking ideas on how to grow this program and develop it further to achieve the outcomes we desire.
Source Site: VolunteerMatch
Published: 2010/07/01 03:01:37 -0400
Organization: College Enrollment
Dates: this is an Ongoing opportunity
Location: this is Virtual Opportunity
Categories: Education & Literacy, Children & Youth
Organization Overview As a small but growing non-profit organization, our mission is to help youth and adults achieve their college and career goals through a structured platform that educates, cou... [Read More]
Source Site: Amazee
Published: 2010/07/28 07:06:30 -0400
Help establish and support youth clubs in developping nations, cultural exchange
Category: Arts & Culture
Tags: club, culture, dance bands, development, dj workshop, exchange, Music, Youth
Language: Array
Source Site: VolunteerMatch
Published: 2010/07/01 03:01:36 -0400
Organization: Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads, Inc.
Dates: Jun 17, 2010 - Jul 12, 2010
Location: this is Virtual Opportunity
Categories: Education & Literacy, Children & Youth, Community
We are a non-profit, called Junior Achievement, that teaches kids about finances and saving. Right now, Chase Community Giving has an online Facebook voting booth, and they are going to give the to... [Read More]
Source Site: Apathy Is Boring
Published: 2010/07/19 14:07:04 -0400
Youth Action Gathering
Paint Your Future- Creativity in Activism
What? The Sierra Youth Coalition Youth Action Gathering (YAG) will bring together youth, age 14-19 from across Atlantic Canada for 4 days of skill-building, workshops and fun. The theme of the YAG will be Paint Your Future - Creativity in Activism. The YAG will provide powerful training opportunities for high school students who would like to see their peers and schools foster a culture of sustainability and social justice. Participants will develop skills including communication and media, campaign organizing, direct action, growing food in the city and creative activism. Youth will learn about issues including water, renewable energy, fair trade, environmental racism, immigration injustices and climate refuges, food from production to consumption and more. And of course participants will have fun kayaking, making bags and clothes out of recycled material and making friends. Youth will get to develop an action plan that will outline the steps that they’ll take to develop awareness of an issue that interests them, motivate others to take action and have their voices heard. By coming together with youth from diverse backgrounds participants can share ideas, create visions and network to collaborate in their activist futures. By the end of the week, not only will participants have an action plan, but they’ll also come away with leadership skills, knowledge, friendships and an experience that will serve them as an activist, and as progressive members of their communities!
When? August 7-10, 4 days and 3 nights
Where? Micou’s Island, a beautiful tidal island in St. Margaret's Bay. To keep our carbon foot prints low we will be biking, then boating or swimming to the island.
For information you can contact Kaleigh at halifax.yag@syc-cjs.org.
Register online at syc-cjs.org/yag.
The cost is $50 or pay what you can. $20 of your registration fee will go towards your one year membership in the SYC family. A membership includes a 40% discount on VIA rail fares. Bursaries are available to cover transportation and registration costs.
The YAG is being hosted by the Sierra Youth Coalition in conjunction with GPI Atlantic. The Sierra Youth Coalition is an organization run by youth and for youth, serving as the youth arm of the Sierra Club of Canada. Through grassroots action, SYC aims to address unsustainable practices through a solutions based approach that promotes education for sustainability, bioregionalism, and sustainable communities.
Paint Your Future- Creativity in Activism
What? The Sierra Youth Coalition Youth Action Gathering (YAG) will bring together youth, age 14-19 from across Atlantic Canada for 4 days of skill-building, workshops and fun. The theme of the YAG will be Paint Your Future - Creativity in Activism. The YAG will provide powerful training opportunities for high school students who would like to see their peers and schools foster a culture of sustainability and social justice. Participants will develop skills including communication and media, campaign organizing, direct action, growing food in the city and creative activism. Youth will learn about issues including water, renewable energy, fair trade, environmental racism, immigration injustices and climate refuges, food from production to consumption and more. And of course participants will have fun kayaking, making bags and clothes out of recycled material and making friends. Youth will get to develop an action plan that will outline the steps that they’ll take to develop awareness of an issue that interests them, motivate others to take action and have their voices heard. By coming together with youth from diverse backgrounds participants can share ideas, create visions and network to collaborate in their activist futures. By the end of the week, not only will participants have an action plan, but they’ll also come away with leadership skills, knowledge, friendships and an experience that will serve them as an activist, and as progressive members of their communities!
When? August 7-10, 4 days and 3 nights
Where? Micou’s Island, a beautiful tidal island in St. Margaret's Bay. To keep our carbon foot prints low we will be biking, then boating or swimming to the island.
For information you can contact Kaleigh at halifax.yag@syc-cjs.org.
Register online at syc-cjs.org/yag.
The cost is $50 or pay what you can. $20 of your registration fee will go towards your one year membership in the SYC family. A membership includes a 40% discount on VIA rail fares. Bursaries are available to cover transportation and registration costs.
The YAG is being hosted by the Sierra Youth Coalition in conjunction with GPI Atlantic. The Sierra Youth Coalition is an organization run by youth and for youth, serving as the youth arm of the Sierra Club of Canada. Through grassroots action, SYC aims to address unsustainable practices through a solutions based approach that promotes education for sustainability, bioregionalism, and sustainable communities.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/09 17:02:06 -0400
Youth Challenge America (YCA) is recruiting a team of five to eight volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for a five-week youth development project in Tanzania from September to October, 2010.
This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive five-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with one of YCA’s partner organizations—either Faraja Trust Fund in Morogoro or ZANGOC in Zanzibar—to further the reach and relevance of the youth development program.
Key Project Activities May Include:
• Work in conjunction with peer educators to design and implement small and/or large scale health outreach initiatives.
• Organize trainings for partners and peer educators on selected health topics including sexual and reproductive health,HIV/AIDS, nutrition and substance abuse.
• Participate in active citizenship and good governance initiatives in preparation for the Tanzanian elections.
• Work with partners and peer educators to design and implement vocational training materials to train local youth.
• Support local youth in CV/resume development, English language training and information communication technologies (ICT) training.
• Facilitate participatory arts initiatives to highlight environmental issues contextual to local youth.
• In conjunction with partners, work to strengthen existing youth groups and income-generation groups with youth members by providing resources and tools.
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Experience teaching English as a second language
• Experience in facilitation and/or community mobilization
• Training in business, NGO management, fundraising, monitoring and Evaluation, development
• Training in law, governance, political science
• Knowledge of basic computer programs; preferred advanced knowledge and experience developing/maintaining websites
• Training in public health; experience leading health discussions; good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other STIs
• Experience working with people with disabilities; training in integration of people with disabilities
• Experience with theatre and other community arts; experience in video production
• Training in gender issues; proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
Fundraising Goal:
YCA’s volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $2,600 USD towards YCA’s global youth development programs worldwide.
What's Covered by YCA:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country training
• Modest local accommodations and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
What's Not Covered by YCA:
• Airfare and personal expenses
• Travel/medical insurance
• Volunteers will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Please apply online using YCA's online application form available at http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp
This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive five-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with one of YCA’s partner organizations—either Faraja Trust Fund in Morogoro or ZANGOC in Zanzibar—to further the reach and relevance of the youth development program.
Key Project Activities May Include:
• Work in conjunction with peer educators to design and implement small and/or large scale health outreach initiatives.
• Organize trainings for partners and peer educators on selected health topics including sexual and reproductive health,HIV/AIDS, nutrition and substance abuse.
• Participate in active citizenship and good governance initiatives in preparation for the Tanzanian elections.
• Work with partners and peer educators to design and implement vocational training materials to train local youth.
• Support local youth in CV/resume development, English language training and information communication technologies (ICT) training.
• Facilitate participatory arts initiatives to highlight environmental issues contextual to local youth.
• In conjunction with partners, work to strengthen existing youth groups and income-generation groups with youth members by providing resources and tools.
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Experience teaching English as a second language
• Experience in facilitation and/or community mobilization
• Training in business, NGO management, fundraising, monitoring and Evaluation, development
• Training in law, governance, political science
• Knowledge of basic computer programs; preferred advanced knowledge and experience developing/maintaining websites
• Training in public health; experience leading health discussions; good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other STIs
• Experience working with people with disabilities; training in integration of people with disabilities
• Experience with theatre and other community arts; experience in video production
• Training in gender issues; proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
Fundraising Goal:
YCA’s volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $2,600 USD towards YCA’s global youth development programs worldwide.
What's Covered by YCA:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country training
• Modest local accommodations and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
What's Not Covered by YCA:
• Airfare and personal expenses
• Travel/medical insurance
• Volunteers will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Please apply online using YCA's online application form available at http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/05 15:02:09 -0400
To find out more about our Youth Assisting Youth, watch our latest video on TVO's Get Involved website.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/09 17:02:06 -0400
Youth Challenge America (YCA) is recruiting a team of five to ten volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for a five-week youth development project in Ghana from July to August, 2010.
This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive five-week placement in Ghana. While in Ghana, you will work with YCA’s partner the Ghana YMCA to further the reach and relevance of their youth development program.
Key Project Activities May Include:
• Work in conjunction with peer educators to design and implement small and/or large scale health outreach initiatives.
• Organize trainings for partners and peer educators on selected health topics, including sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and substance abuse.
• Work with local partners and peer educators to create linkages between YCI and its partner organizations, and other youth-focused HIV/AIDS organizations.
• Work with partners and peer educators to design and implement vocational training materials to train local youth.
• Support local youth in resume/CV development, English language training and information communication technology (ICT) training
• Facilitate participatory arts initiatives to highlight environmental issues contextual to local youth.
• In conjunction with partners, work to strengthen existing youth groups and income-generation groups with youth members by providing resources, tools and linkages.
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Experience in facilitation and community mobilization
• Background in women’s studies or gender studies
• Training in business, NGO management, monitoring and evaluation, development
• Training in law, governance, political science
• Training in public health; experience leading health discussions, good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other STIs
• Experience working with at-risk or marginalized populations
• Training in gender issues; proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
• Prior overseas experience an asset
Fundraising Goal:
YCA’s volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $2,600 USD towards YCA's global youth development programs worldwide.
What's Covered by YCA:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country training
• Modest local accommodations and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
What's Not Covered by YCA:
• Airfare and personal expenses
• Travel/medical insurance
• Volunteers will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive five-week placement in Ghana. While in Ghana, you will work with YCA’s partner the Ghana YMCA to further the reach and relevance of their youth development program.
Key Project Activities May Include:
• Work in conjunction with peer educators to design and implement small and/or large scale health outreach initiatives.
• Organize trainings for partners and peer educators on selected health topics, including sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and substance abuse.
• Work with local partners and peer educators to create linkages between YCI and its partner organizations, and other youth-focused HIV/AIDS organizations.
• Work with partners and peer educators to design and implement vocational training materials to train local youth.
• Support local youth in resume/CV development, English language training and information communication technology (ICT) training
• Facilitate participatory arts initiatives to highlight environmental issues contextual to local youth.
• In conjunction with partners, work to strengthen existing youth groups and income-generation groups with youth members by providing resources, tools and linkages.
Recommended Skills and Experience:
• Experience in facilitation and community mobilization
• Background in women’s studies or gender studies
• Training in business, NGO management, monitoring and evaluation, development
• Training in law, governance, political science
• Training in public health; experience leading health discussions, good knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other STIs
• Experience working with at-risk or marginalized populations
• Training in gender issues; proven effectiveness in cross-cultural settings
• Prior overseas experience an asset
Fundraising Goal:
YCA’s volunteer participants are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $2,600 USD towards YCA's global youth development programs worldwide.
What's Covered by YCA:
• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
• In-country training
• Modest local accommodations and food
• In-country work-related travel
• Comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance
What's Not Covered by YCA:
• Airfare and personal expenses
• Travel/medical insurance
• Volunteers will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/15 11:02:04 -0400
To find out more about our Youth Assisting Youth, watch our latest video on TVO's Get Involved website.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/19 11:02:35 -0400
To find out more about our Youth Assisting Youth, watch our latest video on TVO's Get Involved website.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/09 14:02:18 -0400
FUN! Working with talented artistic teens! Teens Express, a youth development and performing arts nonprofit organization is seeking responsible volunteers who love to work with youth, to assist the program director with providing for youth participants of Teens Express. Duties will include:
- Overseeing youth, assisting in the development of youth’s artistic abilities. Assisting Program Director with production responsibilities. Traveling with youth to various performances when necessary. Attending Tuesday sessions from 5:00 or 5:30 to 7:30 pm during school year, and can commit a minimum of 10 hours per week during summer potion of program.
Please direct all phone calls regarding questions about this position to
240- 305-1594.
- Overseeing youth, assisting in the development of youth’s artistic abilities. Assisting Program Director with production responsibilities. Traveling with youth to various performances when necessary. Attending Tuesday sessions from 5:00 or 5:30 to 7:30 pm during school year, and can commit a minimum of 10 hours per week during summer potion of program.
Please direct all phone calls regarding questions about this position to
240- 305-1594.
Source Site: GlobalGiving
Published: 2010/07/07 01:01:58 -0400
 | $15 — buys a flash drive for portable content storage $35 — will provide training for youth interested in learning multimedia skills $75 — buys a digital voice recorder to help eliminate background noise  |
Summary
Kibera Worldwide is multimedia storytelling project led by youths from Carolina for Kibera. Using digital cameras, youth tell stories of their communities while learning essential tech skills
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Kibera has been portrayed through the media as a place of suffering and stagnation, but Kiberan youths are eager to document their world in a way that shows the energy of Kibera and the change that is being made through organizations like Carolina for Kibera (CFK). CFK exists to empower Kiberans to create their own story, and its Kibera Worldwide program is an outlet for such positive storytelling.
Activities
Funding will provide young people better technology and training to more effectively tell stories of positive change in Kibera.
Potential Long Term Impact
The young adults of Kibera Worldwide will learn valuable technical skills while showcasing stories of hope and change. KWW is the voice of Kibera - showing first hand the challenges of life there and the extraordinary people who are making an impact!
Project Message
"I like to do video of my community to give more information about the Kibera community. It empowers the youth to do more and work on their talents."
- Eric Omondi, 19-year-old member of Kibera Worldwide
Project Sponsor: Carolina for Kibera, Inc.
Theme: Technology | Location: Kenya
Funding to Date: $0 | Need:$4,600
Project #5827 on GlobalGiving.org
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/13 15:02:45 -0400
YHSC Mission: To recruit and engage at-risk high school youth with the goal of increasing youth academic achievement, civic engagement and pro-social behavior.
Purpose of Position: The AmeriCorps member is responsible for the implementation of the Youth Health Service Corps Program within designated schools in their AHEC regional office.
Responsibilities include:
• Work with school liaison to recruit high school students at risk of dropping out to participate in the YHSC
• Conduct student volunteer trainings and coordinate CPR trainings
• Oversee the implementation of Service Learning Projects including Oral Hygiene, Nutrition, Emergency Preparedness and other projects as developed
• Provide support services to students including group mentoring, attention to academic achievement and family support including home visits
• Monitor students’ school attendance, behavior and achievement
• Introduce various health/ public health careers and coordinate related speakers
• Support youth as participants in National Service Days including MLK Day of Service and Global Youth Service Days
• Utilize YHSC Database to manage and track student participation in the program and program outcomes
• Conduct program evaluations
• Recruit volunteer agencies, maintain contact with volunteer site coordinators, monitor volunteer placements
• Grant writing to support service learning activities
• Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
• Other duties as assigned
Details and Benefits include:
• Complete a 10 month commitment, Sept. 2010 – June 2011, for a total of 1700 service hours
• Full-Time AmeriCorps position (35-40 hours per week including professional development)
• AmeriCorps members receive an $11,800 stipend for their 10 months of service
• $5,350 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Members must be 18 years or older with a G.E.D./ H.S. diploma
• AHEC Regional Office: Waterbury, Bridgeport, Willimantic, Hartford, Farmington
Purpose of Position: The AmeriCorps member is responsible for the implementation of the Youth Health Service Corps Program within designated schools in their AHEC regional office.
Responsibilities include:
• Work with school liaison to recruit high school students at risk of dropping out to participate in the YHSC
• Conduct student volunteer trainings and coordinate CPR trainings
• Oversee the implementation of Service Learning Projects including Oral Hygiene, Nutrition, Emergency Preparedness and other projects as developed
• Provide support services to students including group mentoring, attention to academic achievement and family support including home visits
• Monitor students’ school attendance, behavior and achievement
• Introduce various health/ public health careers and coordinate related speakers
• Support youth as participants in National Service Days including MLK Day of Service and Global Youth Service Days
• Utilize YHSC Database to manage and track student participation in the program and program outcomes
• Conduct program evaluations
• Recruit volunteer agencies, maintain contact with volunteer site coordinators, monitor volunteer placements
• Grant writing to support service learning activities
• Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
• Other duties as assigned
Details and Benefits include:
• Complete a 10 month commitment, Sept. 2010 – June 2011, for a total of 1700 service hours
• Full-Time AmeriCorps position (35-40 hours per week including professional development)
• AmeriCorps members receive an $11,800 stipend for their 10 months of service
• $5,350 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
• Members must be 18 years or older with a G.E.D./ H.S. diploma
• AHEC Regional Office: Waterbury, Bridgeport, Willimantic, Hartford, Farmington
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/14 18:01:50 -0400
The Summer Youth Intern helps refugee youth transition to the US school system. In the summer of 2010, the IRC in Seattle will offer an 8 week summer program for recently arrived refugee youth. Classes will be held in the mornings and will include activities aimed at orienting newly arrived refugee youth to the classroom in the US. Under the direction of the IRC Summer Youth Coordinator, interns will facilitate activities that focus on learning English, school behavior, and explanations of general rules and safety. The program also works to orient our students to their neighborhood by taking them on walking field trips and planning outdoor activities.
The program is located in Tukwila, WA. The intern is needed 1-4 days a week, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Skills and Requirements:
Must be culturally sensitive and able (or willing to try) to understand limited English speakers. Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies. Previous experience working with youth, comfortable leading activities, managing groups and supervising children. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and articulately in English. Must be fun, energetic and flexible.
The program is located in Tukwila, WA. The intern is needed 1-4 days a week, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Skills and Requirements:
Must be culturally sensitive and able (or willing to try) to understand limited English speakers. Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies. Previous experience working with youth, comfortable leading activities, managing groups and supervising children. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and articulately in English. Must be fun, energetic and flexible.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/19 14:02:37 -0400
Journey 4-H Youth Mentoring matches adult volunteers with court involved youth in Muskegon County. We partner with the 14th Judicial Court, Family Court Services and the Juvenile Detention Center to bring caring, committed mentors into the lives of our youth in an effort to reduce the frequency and severity of repeat offenses committed by the youth in our program. By being a positive role model to these young people, our mentors provide them with a link to the community, an opportunity to build new relationships and try new things.
Our newest program is The Outdoor Challenge, in which mentoring matches are able to develop life and leadership skills and grow their relationship by participating in exciting outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering, fishing, and lots more! We provide a fun, adventurous setting where matches can experience the outdoors together!
We require that all mentors complete 9 hours of training and ask for a commitment of 2 hrs/week for a minimum of one year. These guidelines ensure that both your mentee and you are able to fully experience and benefit from your time together.
While mentoring is a serious commitment, it is meant to be fun! Being a mentor requires not much more than a willingness to hang out with someone and do things that you both enjoy- go out to eat, play games, scrapbook, or explroe the outdoors. The possibilities are endless! Most of our mentors would agree, the adult often gets as much or more out of the relationship as the youth with whom they are matched.
Our newest program is The Outdoor Challenge, in which mentoring matches are able to develop life and leadership skills and grow their relationship by participating in exciting outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering, fishing, and lots more! We provide a fun, adventurous setting where matches can experience the outdoors together!
We require that all mentors complete 9 hours of training and ask for a commitment of 2 hrs/week for a minimum of one year. These guidelines ensure that both your mentee and you are able to fully experience and benefit from your time together.
While mentoring is a serious commitment, it is meant to be fun! Being a mentor requires not much more than a willingness to hang out with someone and do things that you both enjoy- go out to eat, play games, scrapbook, or explroe the outdoors. The possibilities are endless! Most of our mentors would agree, the adult often gets as much or more out of the relationship as the youth with whom they are matched.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/21 22:01:52 -0400
The International Rescue Committee Phoenix is seeking motivated individuals interested in working with children and building communities to support its Refugee Youth Garden.
The Youth Garden Program works with refugee children from a variety of cultures and backgrounds who have been affected by violence, abuse, and trauma. Through the development of a community garden, the program helps participants address behavioral and social difficulties and take pride in themselves and their new community.
As a youth garden volunteer you will support refugee youth, ages 6-12, as they plant and maintain the garden. You will have the opportunity to help lead fun and engaging activities that introduce basic gardening principles and incorporate art, music, science, and nutrition.
Activities take place from 3:30-5:30 every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Youth Garden on 1601 W Indian School Rd.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to spend 2 hours every week with the project. Experience working with children or gardening knowledge beneficial, but not necessary.
The Youth Garden Program works with refugee children from a variety of cultures and backgrounds who have been affected by violence, abuse, and trauma. Through the development of a community garden, the program helps participants address behavioral and social difficulties and take pride in themselves and their new community.
As a youth garden volunteer you will support refugee youth, ages 6-12, as they plant and maintain the garden. You will have the opportunity to help lead fun and engaging activities that introduce basic gardening principles and incorporate art, music, science, and nutrition.
Activities take place from 3:30-5:30 every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Youth Garden on 1601 W Indian School Rd.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to spend 2 hours every week with the project. Experience working with children or gardening knowledge beneficial, but not necessary.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/26 12:02:40 -0400
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.
Source Site: Apathy Is Boring
Published: 2010/07/21 18:06:48 -0400
Please vote everyday at www.refresheverything.ca/thisiscanada to support This Is Canada - a project of the Students Commission in partnership with Aboriginal youth from across Canada. We want to win $100,000 to support Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth to travel to communities in Canada and a) raise awareness about issues facing Aboriginal youth and b) educate Canadians on how they can help raise money - and we plan to raise $1,000,000 in the process that will be used by Aboriginal youth across Canada to create change. Please vote everyday and encourage your friends via email, Twitter and Facebook to do the same. Join This Is Canada on Facebook for more information!
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/14 16:02:02 -0400
Give youth the power and voice to change the world. At eXcel Youth Zone (XYZ), we provide over 13,000 youth with the opportunity to become today's community leaders and peace builders through service-learning. Throughout the year XYZ youth contribute to over $1.8 million in human resources to our community.
We need assistance moving to our new and improved office! Help us with this exciting change by assisting with moving boxes, office furniture, etc. We need volunteers to help clear out the new office we're moving to, move our office equipment to the new space, and assist with light cleaning. If you have dollies, we would love for you to bring them!
Volunteers will make it possible for us to move rooms across school. This is a great opportunity to lend your support for a one day activity.
We need assistance moving to our new and improved office! Help us with this exciting change by assisting with moving boxes, office furniture, etc. We need volunteers to help clear out the new office we're moving to, move our office equipment to the new space, and assist with light cleaning. If you have dollies, we would love for you to bring them!
Volunteers will make it possible for us to move rooms across school. This is a great opportunity to lend your support for a one day activity.
Source Site: Idealist
Published: 2010/07/14 19:01:55 -0400
The final date to apply for FSD’s Fall 2010 session in Uganda is August 1st. See below for information on 2010-2011 application instructions, deadlines, and program start dates.
About FSD in Masaka, Uganda
FSD interns and volunteers work toward youth development in a wide variety of subjects and programs geared toward opening doors for children to grow out of the poverty traps that afflict their families. Since Uganda instated Universal Primary Education (UPE) by removing primary school fees in 1996, enrollment has drastically increased, but many classrooms now have 200 students per room per teacher, which begs the question of the quality of education the students are receiving. Furthermore, there is still a large discrepancy in the education received by girls and boys. There are also a large number of orphaned children—usually due to HIV/AIDS—being cared for by other relatives, thus putting strain on the pocketbooks of extended family to support each child's learning and care. Although some bursaries exist for poor children, secondary school costs (i.e. books and stationary) remain an insurmountable hurdle for poor families who must already pay the opportunity cost of allowing their child to study rather than work. The result is that many children never receive secondary education and are therefore stuck in the poverty trap of basic labor.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Masaka, Uganda, you will…
Recent Interns in Masaka, Uganda have…
Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.
About FSD in Masaka, Uganda
FSD interns and volunteers work toward youth development in a wide variety of subjects and programs geared toward opening doors for children to grow out of the poverty traps that afflict their families. Since Uganda instated Universal Primary Education (UPE) by removing primary school fees in 1996, enrollment has drastically increased, but many classrooms now have 200 students per room per teacher, which begs the question of the quality of education the students are receiving. Furthermore, there is still a large discrepancy in the education received by girls and boys. There are also a large number of orphaned children—usually due to HIV/AIDS—being cared for by other relatives, thus putting strain on the pocketbooks of extended family to support each child's learning and care. Although some bursaries exist for poor children, secondary school costs (i.e. books and stationary) remain an insurmountable hurdle for poor families who must already pay the opportunity cost of allowing their child to study rather than work. The result is that many children never receive secondary education and are therefore stuck in the poverty trap of basic labor.
To help address these issues, FSD’s programs promote collaboration to enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to address these pressing health issues.
As an FSD Intern in Masaka, Uganda, you will…
- Work side-by-side with a Community-Based Organization specializing in one more of the following development sectors: health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, microfinance, human rights, community development and/or environmental issues.
- Receive intensive training in skills essential to sustainable development, such as: community asset mapping, needs assessments, collaborative project design, grant writing, and project monitoring and evaluation.
- Gain grant writing and project management experience through designing and implementing a community-driven development project in partnership with your host organization.
- Access the FSD Alumni Network upon your return home to connect with like-minded individuals who help one another to reach their academic and professional goals through networking and regional events. FSD Alumni have won internationally renowned scholarships, studied at prestigious graduate schools, worked for prominent international development organizations, and have even started their own grassroots organizations.
Recent Interns in Masaka, Uganda have…
- Engaged youth in the creation of dance performances, theater, script writing, and choreography aimed at raising HIV/AIDS awareness and supporting HIV/AIDS-affected youth.
- Facilitated workshops with local youth on reproductive health, effective communication, self-esteem building, and positive decision-making.
- Provided medical treatment, care, and health education to orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
About FSD
Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD’s programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include: