- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Today's Troubled Youth, Tomorrow's Greatest Leaders- Mentoring and Serving at Risk- Youth
ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Targeted Outreach Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Program Overview: Members of AmeriCorps Targeted Outreach Program will provide services to students identified as at-risk for gang involvement and delinquency. Members will serve collaboratively with local Boys & Girls Club programs within the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/ Flagler Counties. Members will be also be responsible for mentoring youth identified by Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect Program. This program assists youth transition out of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential commitment facilities back into their community as productive, accountable and responsible citizens. Members will meet with Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect youth for one hour, two times a month to review the youth's progress towards the completion of their Individualized Transition Plan and assist them in navigating the obstacles faced with re-connecting to local education providers. Member must have: - A high school diploma or its equivalent. - The ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. - Excellent communication and organization skills. - Creative and able to adapt to various situations
Member Duties : Members will serve students identified as at-risk for gang involvement and delinquency. Members will assess the specific needs of at-risk students and assist the students in developing an individualized service plan to target their risk factors that lead to poor academic performance, substance abuse, gang involvement or delinquency. Members will also be serving youth identified by Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect Program. This program assists youth transition out of residential facilities back into their home community as productive, accountable and responsible citizens. Members will meet with these youth for 1 hour, 2 times a month to review the youth;s progress towards the completion of their individualized transition plan and assist them in navigating the obstacles faced with re-connection to local education providers.
Program Benefits :
Upon successful completing your 900 hours of service, each Member will recieve an education award of up to $2,822 which can be used towards furthuring your education or paying back student loans. In additon, Members will receive a bi-weekly or semi-monthly Living Allowance .
More opportunities with AmeriCorps Targeted Outreach Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AmeriCorps Targeted Outreach Program
Location:
820 20th avenue north, jacksonville beach, FL 32250, US
Mission Statement
Providing the right services in the right place at the right time to best meet the needs of our at risk youth.
Description
Program Overview: Members of AmeriCorps Targeted Outreach Program will provide services to students identified as at-risk for gang involvement and delinquency. Members will serve collaboratively with local Boys & Girls Club programs within the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alachua County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/ Flagler Counties. Members will be also be responsible for mentoring youth identified by Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect Program. This program assists youth transition out of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential commitment facilities back into their community as productive, accountable and responsible citizens. Members will meet with Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect youth for one hour, two times a month to review the youth's progress towards the completion of their Individualized Transition Plan and assist them in navigating the obstacles faced with re-connecting to local education providers. Member must have: - A high school diploma or its equivalent. - The ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. - Excellent communication and organization skills. - Creative and able to adapt to various situations
Member Duties : Members will serve students identified as at-risk for gang involvement and delinquency. Members will assess the specific needs of at-risk students and assist the students in developing an individualized service plan to target their risk factors that lead to poor academic performance, substance abuse, gang involvement or delinquency. Members will also be serving youth identified by Twin Oaks Juvenile Development's Project Connect Program. This program assists youth transition out of residential facilities back into their home community as productive, accountable and responsible citizens. Members will meet with these youth for 1 hour, 2 times a month to review the youth's progress towards the completion of their individualized transition plan and assist them in navigating the obstacles faced with re-connection to local education providers.
Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Bi-Weekly or Semi- Monthly Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Ex-Offender Reentry , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Leadership , General Skills , Youth Development
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2700 NW 51st StreetGainesville, FL 32606
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 20-25 hours per week