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11 people are interested
Life Skills Coach
ORGANIZATION: Lifesong Kenya
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
This is a position that is to be filled by an individual who will teach the children basic life skills and how they can respond to issues and challenges they face in their life. The life coach should be able to have a manual, ice breaker games and be ready to put the children’s interests at the centre.
Roles of Life Coach
- Teach life skills to children and youth undergoing Lifesong Kenya empowerment program
- Mentor and direct the children on responsible lifestyles
- Provide complimentary service to teachers and other staff by addressing the needs of learners who require help in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential
- Liaising with staff to identify learners who would benefit from mentoring
- Helping learners who are underperforming in their subjects, either on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting
- Developing and implementing strategies to support learners by building their self-esteem and confidence
- Advising parents and guardians on behavior strategies and parenting skills
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing written progress reports on work carried out
- Helping source for funding and resources to support learners and other activities
- Helping with transition activities for learners moving from juvenile prison back to their families and the community
More opportunities with Lifesong Kenya
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lifesong Kenya
Location:
Gikuyu Close, off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 1407, Nairobi, Nairobi 00200, KE
Mission Statement
The main mission of Lifesong Kenya is to provide a second chance to male teens who are in conflict with the law through restorative justice, education and transitional housing.
Description
Lifesong Kenya works with young men whose self-esteem and confidence is completely shattered and needs rebuilding. Our first step is to help them replace old habits with new thoughts and ways of doing things.
As opposed to the punitive justice system, the approach adopted by Lifesong Kenya is reparative. Our action plan is divided into three moments through which we closely follow at-risk male teens and young men who committed minor offences, and we offer them an alternative: Prevention, Restorative Justice and Reintegration.
Over the past seven years, Lifesong Kenya has partnered with youth, parents, prison staff and primary schools. We’ve served over 1220 male youth and had close to 10 court cases withdrawn after our intervention.
Several youth have gone back to school and college to complete their education. We also served over 30 families during Covid-19 pandemic where we planned meals and bought food from local sellers in the community.
"When I was joining Lifesong Kenya's REAM Program, I didn’t know how to operate a computer or design business cards. I also did not know that my complainant would withdraw the charges against me and that I would be free to go home. Lastly, the program helped change my character and the way I look at friendship. Thank you Lifesong Kenya for changing my life and helping me to see my full potential!"
- Teddy Ochung, 2019 Program Graduate
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 1407Nairobi, 00200Kenya
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Financial Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Microfinance
- Sewing
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- 40 hours per week