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4 people are interested
YMCA Summer Camp/After-School Buddy
ORGANIZATION: YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
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4 people are interested
The YMCA's daily curriculum makes us a unique child care provider, and sets us apart from others. The Y provides a mentoring relationship between each child and our caring staff that maximizes personal empowerment, exploration, and learning. At locations throughout Metro Denver, the YMCA provides a safe setting, character values, positive role models, and enrichment activities that are all part of the Y child care experience.
We are looking for volunteers to build positive relationships with the youth in our programs, through activities such as: homework help, arts & crafts, sports, and much more!
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About YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Location:
2625 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80016, US
Mission Statement
At the YMCA, we recognize that it takes a village to raise strong, confident children. To help make a positive difference in the lives of both parents and kids, the YMCA leads the free Reach & Rise Therapeutic Group Mentoring Program. Through this program, children and teens ages 8 to 15 take part in weekly group activities with other kids and with positive adult role models in a supportive and fun environment.
Description
In the program, two adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth mentees once a week for two hours. Mentors serve as role models, friends, and confidants - all an additional source of support for children.
Together, the groups meet at assigned sites, such as YMCA branches, schools, or community centers, and take part in sports, community service programs, and games. They also discuss and do role-playing about issues and events going on in their lives.
There are two program cycles: An 8-week session that meets in the summer, and a 16-week session that meets in the fall and spring. Mentors follow a YMCA group mentoring handbook, and the program director and families convene monthly to make sure each child’s goals are being met.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2625 S. Colorado Blvd.Denver, CO 80222
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Development
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Summer hours include 1-8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday.
- Must be reliable and consistent, attend provided required trainings, able to assist a program lead with managing and engaging with a group of up to 30 kids, must enjoy working with youth!