Children's Program Volunteer

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About Circles Salt Lake

Location:

2530 S 500 E, SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to reduce poverty throughout Salt Lake. We do this by building bridges of friendship and community that support individuals and families on their journey from surviving to thriving. Circles is a nationally known, proven, and innovative initiative for connecting people across socioeconomic lines. The purpose is to support individuals and families in their journey out of poverty for good.

Description

At Circles Salt Lake we meet our mission by combining best practices in several disciplines including community organizing, grassroots leadership, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting, financial literacy, mentoring, peer-to-peer counseling and learning, and child/ youth development. With the assistance of our dedicated volunteers and community members, we can provide resources to our families which include job opportunities, transportation, healthcare, and a variety of other services.

Circles offers 4 main volunteer opportunities:

1. Allies- V olunteers who provide support to the Circle Leaders as they work through their goals.
2. Children Program volunteer- Volunteers who create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for our Circles youth.
3. Resource teams - Groups of diverse volunteers who contribute vital assistance, fresh ideas, and vision to the circles initiative.
4. Meal Donations - Group/club willing to provide and serve a meal for our Circle families at one of our weekly meetings.