- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Soccer Team Mentor: No soccer experience required!
ORGANIZATION: GLOBAL FC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Do you appreciate diversity and enjoy working with youth? Come discover the power of sport in the lives of refugee soccer players!
The Global FC Team Mentor Comes to practice 1-2 times a week during the soccer season, soccer games, and be part of the team's required community service project and come cheer the team at games! Soccer seasons last about 3 months twice a year but we recruit year round!
No soccer skills are necessary. Volunteer Training is mandatory and will take approximately 3.5 hours.
What to Expect
After completing a volunteer application, you will hear from our mentor manager directly to establish next steps! We are recruiting now for spring season which starts in August 2023!
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About GLOBAL FC
Location:
800 QUIK TRIP WAY, Kansas City, MO 64124, US
Mission Statement
Global FC exists to bridge diverse cultures to come together, forming just communities where all are free to be fully-known and fully-loved in pursuit of their God-given purpose and potential. Mission: Global FC uses soccer as a vehicle for transformative impact.
Description
Global FC was founded by first generation refugee, Mariya Goodbrake, and primarily serves first generation immigrant and refugee youth in the northeast neighborhoods of Kansas City, Missouri using soccer as our tool for transformation. We support youth with the tools to overcome obstacles to success by providing resources, opportunities, and relationships towards a brighter future. We accomplish this through our three areas of programming: Soccer, Education and Mentoring.
Our holistic approach harnesses the power of relationships to reduce youth violence and family conflict, strengthen communities, inspire academic success, promote health and wellness and to create mentorship chains.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1924 Van Brunt BoulevardKansas City, MO 64127
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Soccer
- Physical Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One soccer practice per week (Approximately 1.5-2 ours) for a minimum of one soccer season (3 months)
- Keep a volunteer log updated weekly. Attend community service project with the team each soccer season or help players who miss complete a makeup project. Take advantage of staff support and resources for ongoing learning.