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Youth in Public Service and Leadership Summer Program
ORGANIZATION: City of Grand Prairie
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2 people are interested
The Youth in Public Service and Leadership Summer Program is a new City of Grand Prairie initiative designed to develop high school/ college students for public service and leadership through meaningful service alongside City staff. Participants will not receive any monetary compensation.
Core values: Community engagement, public service, and career/ personal discovery
What it would look like: Over 9 weeks, student volunteers dedicate 20 hours/ week of service in one department. Assignments vary from department to department, and departments are encouraged to give students opportunities for independent assignments that foster their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of public service.
Dates: Monday, June 5 - Friday, Aug. 4, 2017
How would students benefit? How is this different from regular volunteering?
- Formal service program, competitive application process
- Workforce experience - resume, application, interview process
- Professional development working alongside professionals and leaders
- Supervising staff will complete two evaluations for students over the summer
- Special recognition at the end of summer
Application requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 16 AND have completed 10th grade by June 5, 2017.
- Complete the online application. Be sure to use this link: http://bttr.im/xjemi
- Submit a hand-signed Parent Consent Form if 17 or younger and if it is not already in your volunteer account.
- Submit your latest report card or school transcript.
- Ask your teacher to complete a Teacher Recommendation Form ( PDF or Word.)
- All documents (Parent Consent Form, report card/ transcript, Teacher Recommendation Form) should be emailed to volunteer@gptx.org by April 15.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Timeline
- Saturday, April 15 - Application deadline for students
- Friday, April 22 - Interview notification deadline
- Friday, May 5 - Interview completion date
- Saturday, May 13 - Candidate notification date
More opportunities with City of Grand Prairie
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Grand Prairie
Location:
318 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, TX 75050, US
Mission Statement
Our mission each day is to create raving fans by delivering world class service. Thanks for helping the City of Grand Prairie achieve its mission through every encounter and every act of service.
Description
The City of Grand Prairie Volunteer Services office aims to connect volunteers with meaningful service projects alongside city staff to make the City an even better place to live, work, and play. Volunteer opportunities are available with a number of departments, including Parks, Arts & Recreation, Environmental Services, Prairie Paws Adoption Center, and the Library. Visit www.gptx.org/volunteer for details.
The City of Grand Prairie ranks among the best in the nation for the following, according to analysis by WalletHub.com, a leading personal finance outlet. In 2015, Grand Prairie was ranked
- 1st Place: Starting a career
- 4th Place: Monthly median starting salary
- 5th Place: Number of entry-level jobs
- 6th Place: Housing affordability
- 6th Place: Workforce diversity
- 10th Place: Best City for Families
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
318 W. Main StGrand Prairie, TX 75050
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Animal Care / Handling
- Event Planning / Management
- Administrative Support
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hours a week for 9 weeks
- Apply online at http://bttr.im/xjemi. Teacher recommendation & transcripts required.