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INNOVATIVE VOLUNTEER REVOLUTIONARIES needed to change the lives of Foster Youth

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ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op

  • 110 people are interested
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We are looking for volunteer innovators who want to make a real difference in the lives of foster youth by working with a brand new program, The Academy Project!

We are a brand-new pilot program so this is an opportunity to effect real change in a very personal and impactful way. We are looking for help developing our program in every area.
  • Do you have experience and/or knowledge about education, after-school programs, foster youth, trauma-informed therapy, working with middle schoolers, or the nuts and bolts of launching a new program/organization?
  • Do you have a special skill or unique talent that you want to share with our youth? Commitment can be as little as a one hour class to a full on special program that happens multiple times a week.
  • Would you like to be engaged in the lives of these foster youth by providing them mentor-ship and support on an on-going basis?
Beginning with the Class of 2020, TAP will provide an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement program starting with 20 6th grade foster youth. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade and beyond, regardless of placement changes.

We need your help to really make a change in the futures of our foster youth. Nothing is too small so please, get in touch with us. We'd love to have you onboard!

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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op

Location:

7001 S St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90047, US

Mission Statement

The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.

Description

TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.

The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.

50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.

Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.

The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.

Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.

The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90047

(33.951927,-118.308205)
 

DATE POSTED

June 26, 2019

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Youth Services
  • Child Welfare
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Whatever time you can give
  • A desire to do something revolutionary to help the foster youth of Los Angeles thrive!!

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