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10 people are interested
Make a lasting difference in the life of a teen.
ORGANIZATION: North Spokane Young Life
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10 people are interested
Volunteer leaders are adults in a community who commit to care for middle or high school students through the ministry of Young Life. They are asked to give a portion of their time, energy, prayer and life to the pursuit of loving middle and/or high school students into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. They generally commit to be a part of Young Life activities such as contact work, club, Campaigners and camp as well as participate in leadership training activities. On average, a leader "volunteers" approximately 10 hours a week to Young Life, participating in:
- Contact Work: Spending unstructured time with teens.
- Club: A weekly meeting with an emphasis on fun, high energy and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Campaigners: A weekly meeting where teenagers look at the Bible to learn more about God.
- Camp: Weekend or weeklong trips at Young Life’s pristine facilities where we promise kids the best time of their lives.
More opportunities with North Spokane Young Life
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About North Spokane Young Life
Location:
9425 N Nevada St., Ste 208, Spokane, WA 99218, US
Mission Statement
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. We accomplish our mission by
- Praying for young people.
- Going where kids are.
- Building personal relationships with them.
- Winning the right to be heard.
- Providing experiences that are fun, adventurous and life-changing.
- Sharing our lives and the Good News of Jesus Christ with adolescents.
- Inviting them to personally respond to this Good News.
- Loving them regardless of their response.
- Nurturing kids so they might grow in their love for Christ and the knowledge of God's Word and become people who can share their faith with others.
- Helping young people develop the skills, assets and attitudes to reach their full God-given potential.
- Encouraging kids to live connected to the Body of Christ by being an active member of a local congregation.
- Working with a team of like-minded individuals -- volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff.
Description
Young Life doesn't start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight -- they take time, patience, trust and consistency.
So Young Life leaders log many hours with kids -- where they are, as they are. We listen to their stories and learn what's important to them because we genuinely care about their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks.
We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.
This is the first step of a lifelong journey; the choices they make today, based upon God's love for them, will impact future decisions ... careers chosen, marriages formed and families raised. All ripples from the time when a Young Life leader took time to reach out and enter their world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9425 N Nevada St., Ste 202Spokane, WA 99218
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 to 6 hours a week during school year.
- Committed Christians who will share their faith.