- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Long Island Teen Institute (LITI)
ORGANIZATION: HUMAN UNDERSTANDING & GROWTH SERVICES INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Please Note: Volunteers can only be accepted for the Group Facilitator or Adult Participant roles if they can commit to the ENTIRE weekend. Lodging and food provided by HUGS, Inc.
Group Facilitators at the Long Island Teen Institute:
Individuals 21 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, an enjoyment and knowledge of working with youth, and a desire to help others in the prevention process, can volunteer their time as a Group Facilitator for LITI. This provides the opportunity to interact with participants on many levels. Main tasks are to: facilitate family group sessions; monitor dorms, attend community groups, and participate in and oversee free-time activities.
Adult Participants at the Long Island Teen Institute:
Adult Participants are individuals aged 21 and older who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of prevention in Suffolk County as well as their understanding of Teen Institute. Adult Participants are volunteers who attend the program almost identical to the capacity youth do. This program gives adults the opportunity to not only see what happens at LITI and how LITI has an impact on youth, but also to network with other adults and gain resources about starting or revitalizing prevention programs in their community.
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The A-Team:
Volunteers who cannot commit to spending the entire weekend at LITI, or who are not a part of Family Group, give of their time on "The A-Team." The A-Team functions to keep conferences going from behind the scenes. These individuals run the kitchen, dining room, and main lodge; they are the hardest working people on the conference weekend and we are eternally grateful to them for what they do! Individuals who volunteer on the A-Team include teachers, community members, and parents of current and/or past LITI participants.
Community service hours can be offered for all positions.
More opportunities with HUMAN UNDERSTANDING & GROWTH SERVICES INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HUMAN UNDERSTANDING & GROWTH SERVICES INC
Location:
108 MILL RD STE C, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, US
Mission Statement
Human Understanding & Growth Services, Inc. (HUGS, Inc.) provides individuals, families, schools, and communities with prevention education strategies aimed at reducing high risk behaviors among our youth while fostering positive attitudes to improve all areas of life.
Description
HUGS, Inc. is a not-for-profit youth leadership and development, substance abuse prevention agency serving Suffolk County, NY. Each year we reach an estimated 20,000 parents, teachers, kids, and community members through the services and programs listed below:
The Long Island Teen Institute (LITI) is a leadership development and substance abuse prevention conference for middle/high school students. Trainings emphasize positive peer influence, and help teens and adults collaborate to formulate effective strategies to prevent alcohol and other drug abuse. LITI is based on the belief that youth and adults can make a difference and positively influence others with their skills and knowledge.
The Drop-In Center at Westhampton Beach MS provides safe, recreational activities, positive role models, and protective factors for its members after school, during the school year.
We deliver evidence-based substance use prevention programs in schools to students in grades K-12; we offer workshops to which serve to educate and inform about the dangers of youth substance use, and help adults develop sound policies with the youth in their lives surrounding youth substance use.
We advocate for the proliferation and funding of prevention services on the local, county, and state level. We collaborate with numerous coalitions, task groups, and community agencies to educate and raise awareness about social issues that impact our youth, families, and communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Quinipet Camp and Retreat Center99 Shore RdShelter Island Heights, NY 11965
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Group Facilitation
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- The entire weekend, from start to finish
- Expierence in Mental Health/Social Work/counseling, Youth Development, Group Facilitation