Inspired Youth Mentors Wanted! Springfield, MA!

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OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH YOUTH

FIRST GENERATION

First Generation is a youth leadership, arts and social justice program in Springfield, Massachusetts that provides a platform for young people to have a public voice in their community, and beyond. First Gen brings together youth ages 15 and up for self-reflection, dialogue, and artistic training. Forming an artistic ensemble, the group creates multi-lingual performances based on their life experiences with a focus on social justice.

First Generation members may be the first in their family to grow up in the United States, the first to speak English, to graduate high school, go to college, be openly LGBTQ+, be incarcerated, be drug free, be a feminist, break a silence, or many other firsts. Participants are multi-lingual and include youth who are court-involved.

INTERESTS

Youthwork/youth development, arts, devised physical theater, social justice, public health, education, program administration, human services, social work, psychology, human services, community development, cultural activism

SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS

• Be passionate about young adults and creating spaces for youth voices.
• Have an interest in social justice, cultural activism, and community building
• Be playful, patient, reliable, flexible, open-minded, good communication skills, good follow through.
• Have reliable access to transportation
• Multi-lingual a plus
• References and CORI

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Participating with First Gen youth in our weekly gatherings
• Offer support during performances and events
• Share your life experience with youth participants
• Possible transportation support
• If interested-offer academic support/tutoring

SCHEDULE : Flexible. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 (or 3:30) - 6:30 PM. Additionally, First Gen goes on field trips to performances and cultural events and participates in occasional weekend workshops and trainings.

LOCATION : Springfield, MA

CONTACT: Julie Lichtenberg Email: info@performanceproject.orgPh: 413-374-4938

We strongly encourage BIPOC volunteers to apply and/or reach out for more information about this opportunity.