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1 person is interested
Camp Counselor at Kent Immigrant and Refugee Community Soccer Camp
ORGANIZATION: Soccer Without Borders Seattle
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1 person is interested
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the first annual Kent Immigrant and Refugee Community Soccer Camp!
The camp will be held from August 13th-17th in Kent, WA (exact field location TBD). Volunteers will need to be there from 8:00am-3:00pm each day and must attend a mandatory training in late July in Kent.
Volunteers at camp will hold important roles in making this summer soccer camp a success for newcomer immigrant and refugee youth in 1st-12th grades. Camp volunteers will serve as assistant soccer coaches, support with camp coordination (check-in, lunch, check-out, equipment disbursement), and most importantly ensure that all youth have a positive experience.
As part of your commitment as a camp volunteer, before or after the camp, you commit to conducting one equipment drive or event/campaign that spreads awareness about SWB and gathers resources for the youth in our program. We look forward to working with a special group of volunteers this year who are passionate about providing lasting benefit to the youth we serve.
2018 Camp Volunteers must be entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of High School. If you are able to attend all of the above dates, meet the minimum age requirement, and can commit to organizing one equipment drive/fundraiser event within one year before or after the camp, please contact us!
More opportunities with Soccer Without Borders Seattle
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About Soccer Without Borders Seattle
Location:
600 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
Soccer Without Borders Seattle uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing newcomer immigrant, refugee and aslyee youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success.
Description
The soccer field is one of few places where newcomer youth immediately feel confident, counted, and like they can express themselves and contribute. When youth first come to the U.S., most feel the opposite. They are overwhelmed by what they don’t know, and feel helpless and alone in almost every aspect of life. Too often, these youth turn to unhealthy behaviors, rejecting that which makes them feel incompetent. Soccer can reach these young people in a way that no other activity can. When intentionally designed, soccer can be a powerful interpersonal learning environment that provides the skills and supports that young people need to reach their full potential.
Youth enter Soccer Without Borders at varying levels of soccer ability, English ability, and comfort in their communities; all are welcome and flexibility and innovation are key. Our core, team-based program offers soccer and off field activities for more than 35 weeks per year, 6-12 hours per week to middle and high school-aged participants. This creates a feeling that goes beyond team: SWB becomes family.
In March 2018, Soccer Without Borders will be launching it's first program in Seattle in partnership with the Seattle World School. To support with the successful launch of this program, we are seeking volunteers in the following areas:
-Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coaches
-Special Event Volunteers
-Volunteer Drivers to support transporting youth to games and special events
-Advisory Board members
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
27710 108th Ave SEKent, WA 98030
DATE POSTED
May 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Child Development
- Soccer
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers must be able to attend all of camp
- Must be able to pass background check