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1 person is interested
Creative Chess instructor
ORGANIZATION: Sumner Teen Center
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1 person is interested
It's the oldest game of strategy and today it is used to teach a variety of social and mathematical skills. We are looking for instruction in chess as well as helpful lessons in life. A volunteer who posesses chess skills, is great around kids, and is willing to use the game to teach other lessons is a must. We have a pre-defined curriculum, however we are open to expanding to other areas according to our volunteer's ability and creativity. As the student's skills grow, we will encourage a more direct focus on chess strategy and even consider competition.
Chess instruction is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday between 4-6p for an hour. Class size is 3-5 students aged 13-18.
Volunteers are a critical part of our organization. Without volunteers, we don't have the expertise to train students in many of the areas they fall short. By simply investing time with students, you help to build thier self-confidence and social skills. By sharing a skill or craft you are helping to shape their goals and desires for the road ahead.
Background check and volunteer application are required. Hours are tracked via Track it Forward app and we appreciate and reward our faithful volunteers.
Students must adhere to the rules of the center. Disrespectful or inappropriate activity is not tolerated.
More opportunities with Sumner Teen Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sumner Teen Center
Location:
976 Grassland Place, Gallatin, TN 37066, US
Mission Statement
The Sumner Teen Center is an innovative nonprofit agency providing a FREE, safe, nurturing community for high school teenagers in Sumner County, Tennessee. Our Center’s goal is to support parents and join with schools, businesses and professionals in community to encourage the transition of our teenagers into successful adults.
Description
We lead the next generation of warriors, and the battle they face is the battle of the mind!
Growing trends in teen homelessness, unemployment, mental health struggles and even suicide have prompted us to study the root of the problem. Most of the time, it is a sense of hopelessness. Too many teens do not see their full potential. They are bullied and even programmed by society to think that they have no worth. When it gets really bad, they do not have the brain development to see the possibility of hope.
We've learned that hope is a sense of self, safety and community. This is where our warrior is found! In 2020 we are helping teens to find their inner warrior. WAR PAINT Whether for battle or celebration, the painted face of the warrior is unique to the individual. STC uses art as a means of self-expression, healing and fun. ARMOR The warrior's armor is designed for battle. It protects the warrior's weakest parts. The armor we build is that of confidence, skills and wit. TRIBE A warrior does not go into battle alone. He is supported by his tribe. They find a tribe here at STC. We are artists, gamers, actors, athletes and activists.
Be a part of the movement to change the way we teach the next generation...the generation that will take care of us one of these days!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
976 Grassland PlaceSumner Teen CenterGallatin, TN 37066
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Mathematics
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- 30m-1hr evry 2 wks for up to 3 months.
- Chess skill