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Build confidence in students through creative arts
ORGANIZATION: Sumner Teen Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Sumner Teen Center is combating the rising statistics in youth homelessness, mental health issues, crime and suicide through creative educational programs. The three most common contributors to the statistics are insecurity, loneliness, and no sense of purpose. We are not looking for theater gurus! We are looking for creative adults who can guide students through the creative process of story building, character development, scene design, and performance delivery. Our theater program not like any other and it is proven to increase self esteem, build self confidence, provide problem solving and teamwork skills, in addition to being good clean fun. Students who have a sense of ownership and pride can conquer any of those negative statistics.
We are looking for adults who can spend one hour a week (or more, if available) for three months between the hours of 4 and 6 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday consistently as well as be available one Saturday evening for the performance. The agenda is already developed, the ideal volunteer is an adult who can keep the process organized and keep the story clean. We expect guidance, not criticism and take the 'yes, but' approach to their creative ideas. Students are required to follow the rules of the center and be respectful to our volunteers.
Sumner Teen Center is open to all teens in the area. Our goal is to equip students with skills, resources, and knowledge that will enable them to be productive and valuable citizens. By providing fun and engaging programs, we entice them away from their devices and enable them to engage with their peers and adults, building much needed social and communication skills.
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About Sumner Teen Center
Location:
976 Grassland Place, Gallatin, TN 37066, US
Mission Statement
The Sumner Teen Center is an innovative nonprofit agency providing a FREE, safe, nurturing community for high school teenagers in Sumner County, Tennessee. Our Center’s goal is to support parents and join with schools, businesses and professionals in community to encourage the transition of our teenagers into successful adults.
Description
We lead the next generation of warriors, and the battle they face is the battle of the mind!
Growing trends in teen homelessness, unemployment, mental health struggles and even suicide have prompted us to study the root of the problem. Most of the time, it is a sense of hopelessness. Too many teens do not see their full potential. They are bullied and even programmed by society to think that they have no worth. When it gets really bad, they do not have the brain development to see the possibility of hope.
We've learned that hope is a sense of self, safety and community. This is where our warrior is found! In 2020 we are helping teens to find their inner warrior. WAR PAINT Whether for battle or celebration, the painted face of the warrior is unique to the individual. STC uses art as a means of self-expression, healing and fun. ARMOR The warrior's armor is designed for battle. It protects the warrior's weakest parts. The armor we build is that of confidence, skills and wit. TRIBE A warrior does not go into battle alone. He is supported by his tribe. They find a tribe here at STC. We are artists, gamers, actors, athletes and activists.
Be a part of the movement to change the way we teach the next generation...the generation that will take care of us one of these days!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
976 Grassland PlaceSumner Teen CenterGallatin, TN 37066
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Stage Management
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Visual Arts
- Theater Arts
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Aprox 15 hours / quarter.