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Coach Mentor for Refugee Youth (North Side)
ORGANIZATION: Open Field
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Open Field is seeking volunteers to join us in fulfilling our mission to improve the lives and futures of youth through sport. We're looking for folks to join our growing team. Become a coach mentor and implement soccer + life skills programming for immigrant and refugee youth. Soccer background is helpful, but not necessary.
We ask that you commit to at least one session / one afternoon/evening per week in one community. It can 'float’.. i.e., if North Side programs are Tue/Thur and you commit to Tues and occasionally switch to Thurs, that is fine. However, to make sure we have a good coach to player ratio, it's preferred to stick to the same night each week. We also ask that you commit to at least 2 out of 3 of our seasons (Spring season: 4/5/22-6/10/22; Summer Season: 7/5/22-8/12/22; Fall Season: 9/6/22-10/14/22)
We will also have additional meetings throughout the season to discuss issues that come up, review new games and learning outcomes, etc.
Daily sessions run from approximately 5pm-7pm; give or take some time at the end to clean-up and get the kids off to their homes safely. Open Field staff arrives at 4:45pm to set up fields, and volunteers are encouraged but not required to arrive at that time as well.
Here's a breakdown of the session, which typically run between 75-90 minutes:
Check-in / attendance - 5-10 mins
Play - 10 mins
Warm-ups and stretching - 10 mins
Life skills activity - 5-10 mins
Brief discussion - 5-10 mins
Soccer skill / drill of the day - 10 mins
Play - 20-30 mins
Cool down / review of topic - 10 mins
There will be virtual and in person training seminars in March to connect with other volunteers and learn more about Open Field’s approach to youth development through soccer.
Background checks / clearances to work with youth are required!
COVID-19 Safety Protocol in place and will be followed.
More opportunities with Open Field
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Open Field
Location:
6401 Penn Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the lives and futures of youth through sport. Our sport-based programming creates a safe space for youth to play and learn, with an educational topic connected to every practice and game. Youth participants take on leadership roles as coaches, referees, and mentors to their peers. Youth emerge from our programs with new skills to succeed in school and in the workforce.
Description
Open Field, (formerly known as CameroonFDP) was founded in 2010 to fill a void in social infrastructure in Southwest Cameroon by implementing sport-based educational programs using soccer to focus on leadership, life skills, and health education. A registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, CameroonFDP is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is supported by FIFA Football for Hope. Our Super Cup to Develop Leaders and Super Cup to Empower Girls, regional soccer comptitions held in 2015 and 2016 respectively, created life-changing experiences for about 150 boys and girls and engaged hundreds more in educational soccer-centric programs.
In 2016, Open Field began working to create a sustainable sport for development model to replicate and scale. We call this model PLAY4PURPOSE and it integrates health, education, and employment into the game of soccer. PLAY4PURPOSE Match Day connects 7 core values with 7 pre and post-game activities. Teams are awarded points for demonstrating understanding of the values and knowledge about the topic of the day. Values include punctuality/preparedness, respect, fair play, team work, good sportsmanship, being a role model, and community engagement. Activities include warm-ups using educational games, players answering questions from the referee, team captains reading "motivational statements" to spectators, and monitoring the behaviour of coaches and players on and off the field. We don't just play. We Play. Lead. Inspire.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
34 Kenwood Ave(Fowler Park field)PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15214
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Sports Coaching
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Soccer
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week