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8 people are interested
Volunteer with Digital Lifehacks!
ORGANIZATION: Social Impact Center
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8 people are interested
We are looking for volunteer co-facilitators and/or teaching assistants. Volunteer co-facilitators would be previously trained/knowledgeable on the curriculum and team-teach a workshop(s) with another volunteer or staff member. Teaching assistants would help with set-up and individual one-on-one assistance throughout the workshop(s). Time commitment can range from 2hrs/week to 2hrs/month.
We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable working directly with youth. The youth participants may become frustrated with the work. We need people who are patient and communicative.
Series Description:
YTECH Digital Lifehacks: a series of 6 workshops targeted for young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness, focusing on real-world digital skills that will increase participant access to employment, education and other important resources, including housing and healthcare. Participants will have the opportunity to earn laptops, tablets and internet connection through hotspots.
Workshops:
Desktop/Laptop Basics (Monday, December 4th 4-5pm)
Social Media/Email Monitoring (Tuesday, December 5th 4-5pm)
Microsoft Excel (Monday, December 11th 4-5pm)
Microsoft Word/Speed Typing (Tuesday, December 12th 4-5pm)
LinkedIn (Monday, December 18th 4-5pm)
Online Job Searching (Tuesday, December 19th 4-5pm)
Requirements:
18+ years of age
Background Check required (dependent on number of volunteer times)
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
November 28, 2017
SKILLS
- IT Help Desk
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Research
- IT Consulting
- Macintosh Platform
- PC Platform
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- dependent on volunteers desires