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12 people are interested
YouthDOORS Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: COMMUNITY CALL
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
We Are Looking for Companies, Higher Education, and
Organizations to Join our YouthDoors Network! YOUTHDOORS - Delivering Opportunity and Outcomes Resources for Students YouthDoors provides collaboration to open doors for disadvantaged youth to expand learning outside the classroom through teaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities with professionals in education, business, and the Boston area community. Your company/organization provides employees/volunteers that share their skillsets with at-risk Boston youth to open doors of opportunities that fit your time and interest to youth needs. Our vision is One Boston with all aspects of the community collaborating to maximize opportunities and positive outcomes for Boston youth.
- Ability to connect with youth in a meaningful way
- Making a positive difference in the life of a youth
- Improving your professional and social skills
- Contributing to stronger communities by connecting directly and sharing your personal strengths
- Increasing your patience and your supervisory skills
Benefits for youth:
- Increased likelihood of academic success
- Promotion of healthier relationships & lifestyle choices
- Increased educational aspirations
- Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
- Stronger interpersonal skills
- Opportunities increasing possible future successes
- Opportunity for a life changing experience
Benefits for companies:
- A fun, safe, and flexible way for civic engagement
- Customizable to your resources and level of commitment
- Single entry point for Boston area civic engagement
- Collaboration logistics are managed by Community Call
- Commitment is scalable with growth or can be scaled back if resources are limited.
- Receive public recognition through social media, the Community Call website, and possibly through press releases and media coverage.
More opportunities with COMMUNITY CALL
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About COMMUNITY CALL
Location:
11 ARLINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116, US
Mission Statement
Community Call's mission is to develop life, leadership, and job readiness skills through civic engagement and empowerment for Boston high school at-risk and opportunity youth.
Description
Community Call is dedicated to building equitable, safe and successful communities in Boston by providing pathways for disadvantaged youth to become self-sufficient, valued, and productive members of their communities through civic engagement. Our vision is One Boston through community collaboration and engagement to maximize opportunities and positive outcomes for Boston youth.
Our student-centered approach provides personalized learning through student produced community events and projects on social issues that they choose to address. Students take ownership of their learning and their impact on the community by incorporating leadership, teamwork, innovation, and critical thinking skills. Our program brings together youth, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, and government partners to expand student learning outside the classroom to provide opportunities for life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various locations throughout BostonBoston, MA 02116
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Networking
- Financial Literacy
- Public Speaking
- Graphic Design
- Computer Science
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- time commitment determined by company/individual
- CORI check conducted, patient, and interested in working with teens