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143 people are interested
Help Homeless Kids in Tampa Bay
ORGANIZATION: Youth LIFT
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143 people are interested
Youth LIFT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to help homeless youth succeed through education. We help homeless kids stay in school and complete their education by providing tutoring/mentoring services, help with school supplies and school fees, transportation coordination, educational trips, school enrollment help, and other school related needs. Homeless youth experience many obstacles to receiving an education, and without this extra help, they often drop out of school and continue on in a life of poverty. There are many ways you can help these children by volunteering at Youth LIFT. Volunteers help by tutoring, getting donations of school supplies, doing research, giving presentations, contacting other organizations, chaperoning field trips, organizing events, organizing and helping with fundraisers, coordinating field trips/events for the homeless kids, grant writing and much more. We can work with your schedule and your location. If you are interested in volunteering to make a difference in the lives of these kids, contact us to attend our next Orientation to find out more!
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About Youth LIFT
Location:
PO Box 86763, St Petersburg, FL 33738, US
Mission Statement
helping homeless youth succeed through education
Description
The purpose of Youth LIFT is to help homeless teens succeed academically, graduate from high school, and work toward a rewarding career. We do this by providing tutoring and mentoring opportunities to homeless teens. We also provide educational trips to help homeless youth learn about career opportunities that may interest them and the educational requirements of those careers. Youth LIFT attempts to inspire homeless youth to stay in school and graduate from high school to give them the resources to move to a life off the streets.
Homeless children are likely to continue a pattern of homelessness. Without education, homeless youth are bound for low-paying jobs, poverty, and further instability in their adult lives. Access to a proper education is an important step to ensuring the future success of these youth.
Homeless youth face many barriers to academic achievement including transportation issues, health problems, inadequate study conditions, constant mobility, and developmental delays. Youth LIFT works to help homeless teens overcome these barriers to succeed in school.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
34th St NSt Petersburg, FL 33713
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Administrative Support
- Tutoring
- Fundraising
- Networking
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Tutoring: once a week for one year
- Anything other than tutoring has a flexible commitment.