Youth Facilitator (Ages 5-9) - Seattle

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This role is responsible for managing the childcare and engagement of the trans and gender-diverse kids (5-9) during our monthly groups in Seattle.

The role requires the volunteer to do the following during the group meeting:

• Welcome the youth and families when they arrive and check them into the group.
• Lead the opening group circle.
• Plan and present activities each month (Games, crafts, stories).
• Support other volunteers (as warranted) with activities.
• Support youth in activities during program.
• Engage youth in positive ways to help them connect with other youth and have a fun and empowering experience.
• Participate in short post group debrief sessions to identify what works well and areas for improvement to help with planning for the next month.
• Communicate needs, ideas, and observations to volunteer coordinators.
• Help document processes & best practices for program manual.

Experience and skills required

• Requires strong people skills with ability to communicate in positive manner to youth & parents.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Ability to role model positive support and interactions with youth.
• 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.