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The Sun Valley Youth Center is a nonprofit youth center located in Denver. We offer a variety of programs to the children of the Sun Valley neighborhood to aid in their social, emotional, and physical development. We aim to holistically meet the needs of our kids while providing a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow.

Description of Opportunity

We are looking for people to help with tutoring for our middle & high school youth in all subjects. If you are interested, please email Diamond (diamond@sunvalleyyouthcenter.org) or sign up on our volunteer website: https://sunvalleyyouthcenter.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=641526

Mission & Purpose:

Mission of SVYC: Empowering youth, family, and community to reach their greatest potential.

• Check-in with Volunteer Coordinator often
• Show up on time to sessions
• Complete surveys
• Serve as a role model for youth
• Build positive relationship with youth through connection
• Help youth set/accomplish goals
• Log hours on galaxy after each session

• Dependable, consistent, patient, and communicative
• Willing to respect and maintain the confidentiality of SVYC's youth
• Willing to work with youth of different backgrounds, cultures, etc
• Willing to follow all program policies and procedure
• Able to pass a background check

2 hrs/week

Attend initial volunteer training with Volunteer Coordinator.

Supervision & Support will be from Diamond. Other staff in the program will step in as needed.

Opportunity to obtain experience working with youth

Opportunity for social connection with youth, other volunteers, and other adults

1. Complete application & qualifications as directed by site.
2. Complete fingerprinting for background check