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Do you love photography?
ORGANIZATION: Edgewood Center for Children and Families
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
7 people are interested
Edgewood is looking for folks who have enthusiasm, a passion for working with youth and a skill to share.
As a volunteer, you will be asked to co-facilitate a weekly photography class for a group of 2-4 youth. Each group would be supported by 1 to 2 counseling staff. We will provide the camera's, you'll provide the coaching and fun! The goal would be to help each youth create a photo book at the end of the group.
Research indicates that group-based therapeutic activities have been shown to improve overall functioning, increase hope and decrease depressive symptoms. Exposure to novel experiences (such as sports, art, dance, cooking, yoga, etc) can elevate mood and confidence while helping children and youth develop needed skills.
Come join the Edgewood community and meet some of our amazing kids!
More opportunities with Edgewood Center for Children and Families
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Location:
1801 Vicente St;;, San Francisco, CA 94116, US
Mission Statement
Celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2011, Edgewood Center for Children and Families (Edgewood) helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness and crisis. The oldest children's charity in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community?s changing needs. What began as a refuge for Gold Rush orphans is now a nationally recognized, multifaceted agency. Edgewood serves more than 5,000 children and families in the Bay Area each year through behavioral health, family support, and educational services. Edgewood: transforming lives, restoring hope.
Description
Celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2011, Edgewood Center for Children and Families (Edgewood) helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness and crisis. The oldest children's charity in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community?s changing needs. What began as a refuge for Gold Rush orphans is now a nationally recognized, multifaceted agency. Edgewood serves more than 5,000 children and families in the Bay Area each year through behavioral health, family support, and educational services. Edgewood: transforming lives, restoring hope.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1801 Vicente StreetSan Francisco, CA 94116
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2017
SKILLS
- Electronics
- Photography
- Storytelling
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- at least one hour a week, for at least 6 weeks