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3 people are interested
Help Kids Learn More About The Tech Field!
ORGANIZATION: Social Impact Center
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3 people are interested
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Seattle is "Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body." Our Young Adult Services programs provide opportunities and resources for young people to set their own goals as they move from foster care or homelessness. Rather than seeing youth "at risk" of failure, we see youth "of promise" who can thrive as adults.
YTech strives to provide digital equity for youth in the City of Seattle, through local partnerships and youth internships; by offering digital media education with technology workshops and a Civic Voice curriculum; as well as connecting youth to our online hub, PugetSoundOff.org. PSO is an online platform for youth to communicate and learn about issues they care about most. We create a safer space for youth to learn how to communicate via digital and social media, with each other (their peers), their larger community, and policy makers. We maintain PSO as an online space for this work, and we also connect it to other social media platforms to boost youth voice. Through interacting with PSO, youth get a constructive way to use their voices and gain tools to help their voices be heard by others.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
1. Support youth in developing their media projects
3. Supporting Program Director and Digital Equity Specialist
3. Supporting youth in civic engagement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with groups of ESL youth
- A positive attitude; Patience and understanding for youth
- An understanding of social and racial equity
- Volunteers will be helping to involve HOA youth in civic engagement through social media posts, help youth with photography, video production/editing, audio, or other related fields; and motivate youth to learn and succeed while building self-esteem.
- Knowledge of social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Knowledge of photo and video editing software (i.e. Adobe programs)
- Computer/Technology Skills
More opportunities with Social Impact Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Social Impact Center
Location:
2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is simple: To accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful and happy lives.
Description
The Y Social Impact Center offer services at dozens of program sites in Seattle and King County, building stronger community as part of the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s family of branches and camps. Since 1973, the Y Social Impact Center (formerly Accelerator and Metrocenter) has been a catalyst for sparking young people to build self-confidence, resilience and hope, and to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
The Social Impact Center provides a full spectrum of programming that engages young people from different socioeconomic backgrounds and life experiences. 40 years and counting, the Y continues to provide innovative opportunities for youth to become healthier, make better choices, participate in life-changing leadership experiences, and create stronger communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2100 24th Ave SSuite 250Seattle, WA 98144
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PC Platform
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 to 3 hours/week (Mon. & Wed. 4:00pm -5:30pm)