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9 people are interested
Volunteer with the "Raising Royals" After School Program
ORGANIZATION: Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
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9 people are interested
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2019 FALL SEMESTER (AUGUST - DECEMBER).
About:
Comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, the "Raising Royals" After School Program runs from Monday to Thursday throughout the school year. "Raising Royals" is comprised of educational enrichment, wellness, and baseball/softball components. The Academy is always looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to support the execution of the program and to make a positive and lasting impact on program participants.
Responsibilities:
Our volunteers play with the kids on the field, participate in on-the-field games and drills, assist with the facilitation of weekly lessons, and work with students on reading and math skills and homework. *Depending on the plans and needs of the day, volunteers may stay in the classroom during all of programming, stay on the field during programming, or do both.
Qualifications:
- Experience with youth and familiarity with the game of baseball/softball is preferred
- Must be flexible and have the ability to "go with the flow"
- Must consent to and complete a background check
- Must get fingerprinted (paid for the KCUYA)
- Must complete mandatory online training
- Must be able to commit to once a week during the time slots of 4:00-6:00PM or 5:00-6:30PM for an entire semester (August-December or January-May)
* If a volunteer prefers to be in the classroom or be on the field, please let staff know and we can accommodate as much as possible
More opportunities with Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
Location:
1622 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108, US
Mission Statement
The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower Kansas’s City’s youth through baseball, softball, academic and social opportunities to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Description
The vision for the Academy originated from Dayton Moore, General Manager, Kansas City Royals, and city leaders. Through the support of Major League Baseball, leaders in Kansas City, the State of Missouri, and many generous donors, the Academy became a reality and opened in March 2018.
The purpose of the Academy is to provide our community’s youth with a dual opportunity to develop into high-character members of society and, at the same time, learn the skills of baseball and softball.
The vision for the Academy is to become the epicenter for youth baseball and softball throughout the Midwest, beginning with the urban community and its location in the backyard of the historical 18th & Vine District.
The Academy is committed to providing a positive environment for our youth. We educate players on what it means to be 'Major League citizens’ while surrounding them with coaches and mentors who teach the skills of baseball and softball while serving as good role models. Through our athletic-focused training, education, and character development programs, we build a strong foundation for youth based on work ethic, leadership, responsibility, accountability and moral principles. The foundation will allow Academy student-athletes to acquire the unwavering strength of purpose that is the key to individual success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1622 East 17th TerraceKansas City, MO 64108
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Sports Coaching
- Baseball
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours / week