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Volunteer Opportunity: Programming and Planning Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Learning Bridge
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3 people are interested
Program & Planning Committee: We need 2 additional hands with following skills. Ideal if the candidate checks multiple boxes, ok if it's not all - for example, someone with most of the skills but with no prior experience in Child Welfare programs is ok too. ***Passion for the Cause: Genuinely passionate about supporting children in foster care and are committed to making a positive impact in their lives
Program Development Experience: Prior experience in developing educational programs or initiatives, particularly those tailored to children and youth
Strategic Planning Skills: strategic planning experience and can contribute to the long-term vision and growth of your organization's tutoring program
Networking Abilities: strong networking skills can help your organization establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, schools, and community groups
Marketing and Communication Skills: expertise in marketing and communication to help raise awareness about our organization's mission
Knowledge of Child Welfare Systems: experience or expertise in child welfare systems, including social workers, educators, or individuals who have direct experience with foster care
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About Learning Bridge
Location:
PO Box 160772, Austin, TX 78716, US
Mission Statement
Learning Bridge matches tutors with kids in foster care to give them the educational support they need to stay in school, improve academic performance, and achieve greater success later in life.
Description
History
The idea for Learning Bridge came from our founder’s search for a tutor for her foster daughter. While she found many organizations in central Texas to help kids in foster care, she discovered that no organization existed to address the unique educational needs of kids in foster care. Sadly, only half of youth in foster care graduate from high school and shortly after emancipation, 40-50% of foster youth become homeless. Due to many factors, kids in foster care are often one to two grade levels behind in school.
After a needs assessment and surveys of foster parents, Connect for Success launched as a pilot program at Foster Village in August 2020.
Based on its early success, Learning Bridge launched as a standalone nonprofit, in February 2021and has made a measurable difference in the lives of students in the program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 160772Austin, TX 78716
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours a month to meet with board committee members