- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Graduation Coach
ORGANIZATION: Young Women's Resource Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Graduation Coach
The Young Women’s Resource Center is seeking volunteers to support a new summer initiative called "Project Graduation". Volunteers will provide Young Moms at the YWRC with one-on-one support needed to successfully complete credits and classes needed for high school graduation. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma and at least one year of tutoring/ teaching or coaching experience. Ideal volunteers are friendly, responsible and have experience serving students with multiple barriers. Graduation Coaches are needed for shifts from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm or 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, or 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scheduling is flexible. Additionally, some remote opportunities to support Young Moms via text or social media may also become available. This volunteer opportunity is not available for short term volunteers (at least a 3 month commitment is required), or large groups. These guidelines help our clients build trust, familiarity, and relationships with their volunteers. An interviews and background check is required for this position. To learn more or request an application please contact the YWRC at ywrc@ywrc.org or at 515-244-4901.
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About Young Women's Resource Center
Location:
818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Young Women's Resource Center is to embrace and inspire young women to become strong, self-confident and successful.
The Vision of the Young Women's Resource Center is that in our community, young women realize their full potential.
Description
The Young Women's Resource Center serves more than 1,600 young women each year through our 13 programs, including: support groups, individual counseling, and in-school and after-school programs.
Founded in 1978, this non-profit agency provides gender specific services to all young women ages 10-21 in central Iowa. Founder Louise Noun and other community leaders believed young women needed a safe place to receive support, education, and advocacy. A wide variety of services surrounding perinatal services and prevention services are provided in schools, community organizations, and at the Center.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday Open 8 a.m.-Noon
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
818 5th AveSuite 1Des MoinesDes Moines, IA 50309
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 3 months commitment
- Must have a high school diploma and at least one year of tutoring experience. Ideal volunteers are friendly, responsible and have experience serving students with multiple barriers.