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Youth Impact Speaker

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ORGANIZATION: Waukesha County Health & Human Services

  • 7 people are interested

Are you seeking an opportunity to transform your past experiences into a positive influence on the lives of young people? Did you have run-ins with law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a youth? Did you unintentionally or intentionally cause emotional, physical, financial, or mental harm to family or friends as a youth? If so, we have a powerful opportunity for you to share your history, your experience, and the lessons you've learned with a group of teens who are in need of guidance.
Youth Empowerment and Accountability is a Waukesha County Program that provides comprehensive support to youth who have been referred by the criminal justice system. Our dedicated social workers work with these youth for over 6-7 weeks, teaching them accountability, victim empathy/ awareness, and empowerment to make better life choices.
One way we do this is by having volunteers who experienced a similar start to their lives as youth share their own stories. Volunteer Speakers play a crucial role in shaping the future of these youth by sharing their stories, including any time they spent with the criminal justice system, the consequences of their actions felt by themselves and others, the impact the decisions they made as a youth had on their lives, and the lessons they learned.
Volunteers are expected to commit to speaking 2-4 times per year. The group is led by Social Workers on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The speaking months for 2025 are January, April, July, and October, with some flexibility on the date the volunteer speaks within that month. Volunteers address a group of 3-10 youth for approximately 30 minutes.
Volunteer speakers should be prepared to answer questions about their experience, have a passion for working with and supporting positive change in youth, demonstrate maturity and dependability, and be comfortable effectively working with diverse populations.
Don't miss this chance to make a difference. Contact us today to learn how you can start sharing your story with the next generation.

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About Waukesha County Health & Human Services

Location:

Human Service Center, 514 Riverview, Waukesha, WI 53188, US

Mission Statement

The Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services [WCDHHS] is a county agency providing a wide range of confidential services designed to enhance the physical & emotional functioning of individuals and families in Waukesha County. The Department's varied & diverse services share a philosophical commitment to the dignity of the individual & a belief that individuals and families can, with proper assistance, positively respond to the challenges that life's problems & crises present.Services are available to all County residents, regardless of race creed, color, handicap or economic situation.

Description

Info & referrals. Intake & assesment. Mental Health Services. Alcohol & other Drug abuse. Child & family Services. Adolescent & Juvenile Court Services. Support Services. Economic Support Programs. Public Health Services BAckpack Coatlition, Roks [recogonizing outstanding kids]

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Justice & Legal
Children & Youth, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Waukesha, WI 53188

(43.01654,-88.29477)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Quarterly, 4 times per year
  • Personal experience with adult/juvenile criminal justice system; Ability to openly communicate affects/ consequences of crime(s); Ability to present material in an appropriate way that is impactful for youth; ability to work with diverse population

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