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Passionate about Youth & Trauma-informed Programs? Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Just Speak Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
11 people are interested
JOIN US:
1) Become a workshop facilitator, conduct in-house/school training of staff & admin, or 2) volunteer at our AFTER SCHOOL AT NORTHWEST ACTIVITY CENTER TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM! WORK WITH TERRIFIC YOUTH AND HELP US BUILD TRAUMA-INFORMED COMMUNITIES!!
Our advocates will:
1) Receive childhood trauma and abuse training and on-the-job training
2) assist in facilitating innovative and therapeutic after school programming, events,
3) co-facilitate youth groups, forums, fairs, and some presentations.
4) must complete a background check.
A prospective candidate should have high energy, a passion for advocating for child survivors, and a creative spirit. Our advocates must be able to follow directives and be self-starters able to plan events and recruit team members. Our advocates must be comfortable speaking before groups of all sizes.
Advocates are monitored and evaluated. Regardless of prior training, a Just Speak co-advocate must adhere to Just Speak, Inc programming, policies and mission.
Qualifications: Must be willing and able to work in urban school settings. MUST HAVE A DHS CLEARANCE PRIOR TO STARTING.
- College-level coursework or field related degree is strongly preferred. We are actively seeking college students or recent graduates!
- 1 - 2 years of experience working with youth ages 8 to 11, childhood trauma, child abuse, and general at-risk populations.
- Background in psychology or trauma studies preferable, but not necessary.
- Must possess high level verbal and written skills
- Experience with sexual abuse/assault advocacy or counseling preferable, but not required.
- Must have a good rapport with youth
- Passion for grassroots organizations/advocacy.
- Must identify with a holistic and non-traditional approach to child trauma prevention, intervention, and awareness.
- Must be organized, flexible, and good on a team
- Must have transportation for training, PROGRAMS, events, and meetings.
- Experience in Dance, Yoga, Reiki, and Mindfulness preferred, but not required.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED: Please contact us via volunteercoordinator@JustSpeak.org.
OR go to https://justspeakinc.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/central-registry-clearance-request.pdf for your clearance form and https://form.jotform.com/80456401684154 for your application!
Do not contact us, if you are unwilling to obtain a DHS Clearance. You will not be considered.
More opportunities with Just Speak Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Just Speak Inc.
Location:
220 S. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067, US
Mission Statement
Mission Bringing a mix of play and researched interventions alive, Just Speak empowers young people with resiliency skills, building trauma-informed schools and healthier communities.
Description
Just Speak is a trauma-centered advocacy that provides crisis support and resiliency programming for children and youth aged 5 to 17 years. Since 2003, Just Speak has held the survivor story as the connector for a network of trained advocates from a variety of disciplines. We believe that prevention, intervention, and awareness building based in play and creative expression leads to healthy socio-emotional skills, and ultimately, to a life of resiliency.
Core Values
- We believe that when youth find their own voice they can advocate for themselves and others.
- We believe that youth are agents for positive change in their community.
- We believe that every youth has a right to a safe space.
- We believe that youth can reinvent themselves in the face of trauma in a way that both builds skills and celebrates life.
- We believe that survivors are lighthouses whose stories shatter silence and serve as universal messages of strength.
- We believe in a world where youth can still believe they are magic-makers and superheroes while reshaping who they will become.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Northwest Activity Center18100 MeyersDetroit, MI 48235
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2019
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Counseling
- Visual Arts
- Administrative Support
- Youth Services
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hours monthly