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15 people are interested
Monthly Event/Group Host (Seattle)
ORGANIZATION: Gender Diversity
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15 people are interested
This role will the first person of contact on site for participants (parents and youth) who come for our monthly groups/events for trans and gender-diverse youth and their families. This volunteer plays a key role in driving engagement of parent and youth participants particularly when they are new. Also this person will help us gather information critical for us to do tracking, analysis, and reporting in the long term.
Monthly Group host
The role requires the volunteer to do the following during the monthly group meeting:
- Receive and welcome the youth and families when they arrive on site.
- Check parents in and capture information for attendance tracking as per defined process (training to be provided)
- Address any questions about the space and the parent and youth groups from first time participants.
- Direct specific participants to childcare leads or parent facilitators as warranted.
- Work with volunteer coordinator / program manager to calendarize hosting schedule based on availability and interest.
- Suggest ideas to streamline check-in process and other engagement.
Experience and skills required
- Requires strong people skills with ability to communicate in positive manner to youth & parents.
- Experience in client interaction/front office roles preferred
- Ability to create positive and supportive environment for all gender expressions & identities.
- Ability to create a safe, fun and empowering space for youth and families.
- Background check required.
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About Gender Diversity
Location:
6523 California Ave SW, #360, Seattle, WA 98136, US
Mission Statement
Gender Diversity increases the awareness and understanding of the normal range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing community awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions. We do this work in the Seattle area, greater Puget Sound, and beyond.
Description
Gender Diversity provides support and resources to both transgender individuals and to families raising transgender and gender non-conforming children. Through our support groups, referral services, and community building conferences and events, we provide the tools needed to engage in healthy decision-making with respect to gender identity and overall well-being. Gender Diversity promotes a culture of acceptance and understanding by offering a wide array of professional and educational opportunities resulting in a broader network of support for the gender non-conforming communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Gender Diversity Monthly GroupsSeattle, WA 98105
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Social Work
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 5-10 hrs (at least 3 hrs one Sunday) a month