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78 people are interested
Afterschool Program in Portland
ORGANIZATION: Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
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78 people are interested
Inspire youth to be strong, smart, and bold with our afterschool program, Girls Group!
Using research-based curricula, volunteers support Lead Program Facilitators at weekly Girls Groups with roughly 8-15 youth. Volunteers participate in relationship building through hands-on activities and discussions each week that inspire youth to be strong, smart, and bold.
How we support:Girls Inc. will provide you with training in group facilitation, age-appropriate and gender specific program delivery, and highly researched, ready made curricula and activities for you to support with our Girls Groups. Each group is facilitated by a trained staff member.
Location: North Portland
Schedule: Every Wednesday April 9th - May 28th from 3 PM to 5 PM (opportunities to return in the fall as well!)
Volunteer Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with youth
- Must pass a background check
- Must complete 5-7 hours of Girls Inc. training
More opportunities with Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
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About Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
Location:
4800 SW Macadam, Suite 309, Portland, OR 97239, US
Mission Statement
Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest inspires all girls to be strong, smart, bold. Our vision is empowered girls and an equitable society.
Description
Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest inspires all girls and youth to be Strong, Smart & Bold through empowering the whole youth. Participants of Girls Inc. programming learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face. Girls Inc. programming equips young people to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by youth and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities and rights for all girls and youth.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Women
WHEN
Wed Apr 09, 2025 - Wed May 28, 2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
Portland Metro AreaPortland, OR 97217
(45.59087 ,-122.69317 )
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2025
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 3 hours per week
- Experience working with youth Must pass a criminal background check Must have weekday afternoon availability