Hope Coach Volunteer

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The Rose Andom Center's Pathways program is for youth ages 7 - 16 who have been impacted by violence. Hope Coaches are mentors for participants in the program, and volunteer 3 - 4 hours each month at regular pathways events. This is a group mentoring program, with each Pathways event offering a different, engaging activity for the group. Pathways events may involve touring a local museum, creating an art project, picnics & games in the park, participating in a soccer clinic, etc.

The focus of the Pathways program is to help youth overcome trauma by focusing on the power of community and the possibilities of the future, encouraging participants to try new things by stepping into their 'challenge zone'. The mission of Pathways is to create pathways of hope and healing for participants. This year-round program is also paired with a summer camp, Camp Hope America-Colorado, which takes place in the summer as a sleep-away camp at the beautiful Camp Shady Brook.

Hope Coaches should be prepared to hear difficult stories, share their own stories, and inspire youth to overcome barriers and achieve their dreams. A 2.5 hour training is required for all Hope Coaches. This training will discuss the dynamics of intimate partner abuse, family violence, the impact of trauma on children, and trauma-informed mentoring.

Volunteers must be:

• Present and engaged
• A cheerleader
• Have a passion for working with trauma-exposed children and teens
• Be able to commit to 1 year of volunteering, attending at least 9 events out of the year
• Live locally (able to meet at the Rose Andom Center or in the Denver Metro Area)
• Be willing to commit to attend one after hours event each month for at least one year (Saturdays or Thursdays)
• Pass state and federal background checks
• Abide by Camp HOPE best practices & conduct rules
• Engage in a trauma-informed training on supporting youth and the impacts of trauma on children

Events will typically take place on a Saturday or Thursday evening

To apply, please fill out this brief form, and a we will contact you soon: https://forms.office.com/r/gjdkjZsHqz