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9 people are interested
Teen Group Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Second Step
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9 people are interested
Purpose: Teen Group Volunteers work with staff to implement meaningful and engaging activities with teen group participants. Teen group typically takes place in the community, such as the park, gym, museums, YMCA, etc. where the teens are able to build relationships with each other. Teen Group Volunteers are primarily responsible for engaging the teens in group activities; this can also include facilitating conversations around topics like homelessness, bullying, and family violence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and participate in appropriate activities while creating an atmosphere that is physically and emotionally safe for youth and teens
- Encourage proper interactions and communication skills among the teen group
- Act as a positive role model to the teens and provide positive reinforcement
Time Commitment: Teen Group meets Tuesday evenings (5-8pm) during the summer and Wednesday evenings (5-8pm) during the school year
Minimum one year commitment preferred
Qualifications:
- Ability to be patient, consistent, flexible, and reliable
- Is non-judgmental and thoughtful about issues of homelessness and family violence
- Ability & confidence to model safe non-violent behaviors for teens and facilitate conversation
- Deep desire to work toward social justice for survivors and their families
- Individuals who have experience working with teens are strongly encouraged to apply
- Individuals who enjoy being physically active are strongly encouraged to apply
Support Provided: Teen Group Volunteers are required to complete comprehensive training as they will be working directly with youth survivors. Both the Youth Program Facilitator and Volunteer & Training Coordinator are available for questions and support.
Benefits:
- Gain experience working with youth and adolescents
- Satisfaction of knowing you are helping meet the social & emotional needs of youth who have experienced domestic violence
- Opportunities to attend trainings facilitated by staff
- Be thanked for all of your hard work at our volunteer appreciation event!
More opportunities with The Second Step
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Second Step
Location:
P.O. Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460, US
Mission Statement
The Second Step is a community of survivors, advocates, and volunteers who foster the safety, stability, and well-being of those who have experienced domestic violence. We provide comprehensive services, including safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, peer support, transitional housing, and other essential services to adults, youth, and children in Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Description
The Second Step partners with survivors of domestic violence to address the aftermath of abuse. TSS programs include:
Residential: Two transitional residences, housing up to 58 survivors. Clients come to us from emergency shelters, and receive comprehensive services. Our Afterschool program provides survivors' children with academic and therapeutic support, and a chance to begin to heal.
Community: TSS provides services to over 300 adults & 500 children each year, including safety planning, case management, education, and mentoring.
Steps to Justice: Our attorneys provide legal services to DV survivors, including assistance with restraining orders, child custody and support, guardianship, immigration, benefits and housing.
Youth & Prevention: Focuses on outreach & education as part of a larger emphasis on violence prevention. We provide education about DV and dating violence. We also operate groups for teens who have been exposed to DV.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 600213Newtonville, MA 02460
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one year time commitment preferred