Pre-Teen/Tween Childcare Volunteer/Lead (Ages 10-13) - Bellevue

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This role is responsible for managing the childcare and engagement of the older kids (10-13) during the Lynnwood monthly groups.

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 & discussion.
• Start off discussion group by explaining who we are and the group guidelines at the beginning of each group.
• Lead discussions and activities with Tweens.
• Respond to youth needs throughout the meeting / discussion to create a safe and empowering space for all participants.

• 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
• Lead and assist with new volunteer training/orientation
• Attend Volunteer Committee meetings & communicate regularly with Volunteer Coordinator about needs, ideas, and observations.
• Help document processes & best practices for group manual.

Experience and skills needed:

• Experience leading group discussions preferred
• Knowledge of medical and surgical transition options, and aspects of trans and gender-diverse youth experiences to inform facilitation of tween discussions.
• Can create safe space for Youth. Has healthy boundaries and knows when it’s helpful to share personal experience and when to leave the space open to youth discussion.
• Requires strong people skills with ability to communicate in positive manner to youth & parents.
• Experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• 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.