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Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77096
Girls Empowerment Network is seeking volunteers to co-facilitate weekly programs with girls starting Fall 2021 through Spring 2022. The mission of Girls Empowerment Network (GIRLS) is to ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. GIRLS equips girls in grades 3-12 with the skills they need to navigate girlhood; helps girls foster healthy, supportive bonds with one another; and surrounds girls with relatable role models who provide support, inspiration, and guidance. Volunteering with Girls Empowerment Network Weekly Programs. Girl Connect volunteers assist with the facilitation of interactive sessions which incorporate a research-based curriculum designed exclusively for girls in grades 3-12. As a Girl Connect volunteer, you will attend weekly sessions at an assigned local school and act as a co-facilitator alongside the GIRLS Program Coordinator/Manager, all while forming encouraging and caring relationships with the girls. Volunteers lead ice breakers, activities, facilitate discussions, and provide assistance to the GIRLS staff on-site. Girl Connect groups are typically scheduled for 1.5-2 hours weekly, either during the school day (8AM-3PM, with girls in grades 6-12 who are directly referred to the program by school staff) or afterschool (3PM-5:30PM, with girls typically in grades 3-8 who are recruited to participate in the group.) Important notes: you will be assigned to a specific school and will be required to commit to the same time and day every week for the entirety of the semester. Consistency is key for the girls we serve and we want to ensure that volunteers are able to commit to our programs and the girls they work with. If you are interested in joining the Girls Empowerment Network team as a direct service volunteer, we ask that you attend a day-long volunteer training session. Our next Volunteer Training will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. I understand that this volunteer opportunity is only available to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, I agree to wear a mask throughout this volunteer opportunity with Empowerment Network. To indicate your interest in serving as a weekly Girl Connect volunteer, please complete the brief Volunteer Interest Form, found here: http://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/supporters/volunteer/ The interest form can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Questions about this volunteer opportunity? Email brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org. Join us as a GIRLS volunteer!
Date Posted: Jul 12, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Austin, TX 78741
Girls Empowerment Network is seeking volunteers to co-facilitate weekly programs with girls starting Fall 2021 through Spring 2022. The mission of Girls Empowerment Network (GIRLS) is to ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. GIRLS equips girls in grades 3-12 with the skills they need to navigate girlhood; helps girls foster healthy, supportive bonds with one another; and surrounds girls with relatable role models who provide support, inspiration, and guidance. Volunteering with Girls Empowerment Network Weekly Programs. Girl Connect volunteers assist with the facilitation of interactive sessions which incorporate a research-based curriculum designed exclusively for girls in grades 3-12. As a Girl Connect volunteer, you will attend weekly sessions at an assigned local school and act as a co-facilitator alongside the GIRLS Program Coordinator/Manager, all while forming encouraging and caring relationships with the girls. Volunteers lead ice breakers, activities, facilitate discussions, and provide assistance to the GIRLS staff on-site. Girl Connect groups are typically scheduled for 1.5-2 hours weekly, either during the school day (8AM-3PM, with girls in grades 6-12 who are directly referred to the program by school staff) or afterschool (3PM-5:30PM, with girls typically in grades 3-8 who are recruited to participate in the group.) Important notes: You will be assigned to a specific school and will be required to commit to the same time and day every week for the entirety of the semester. Consistency is key for the girls we serve and we want to ensure that volunteers are able to commit to our programs and the girls they work with. If you are interested in joining the Girls Empowerment Network team as a direct service volunteer, we ask that you attend a day-long volunteer training session. Our next Volunteer Training will be held on Saturday, August 28 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. I understand that this volunteer opportunity is only available to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, I agree to wear a mask throughout this volunteer opportunity with Empowerment Network. To indicate your interest in serving as a weekly Girl Connect volunteer, please complete the brief Volunteer Interest Form, found here: http://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/supporters/volunteer/ The interest form can be found by scrolling down to the bottom of the page. Questions about this volunteer opportunity? Email brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org. Join us as a GIRLS volunteer!
Date Posted: Jul 12, 2021
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Jul 13
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Oct 11
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10:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Austin, TX 78741
Join us for a new, magical, and utterly unique volunteer opportunity! Girls Empowerment Network is bringing girls in grades 3-8 an engaging and safe way to have some fun at home: Spark Kits! What are Spark Kits? Spark Kits include a workbook with 25 self-guided and collaborative activities, supplies for all activities, an affirmation bookmark, and daily virtual access to our girl experts and other girls her age. Additionally, each Spark Kit is hand decorated by volunteers and showcases inspiring girl power quotes, images, and stickers. There are two ways to volunteer for this awesome initiative: Decorate Spark Kit boxes think pizzazz, color, fun stickers, empowering quotes, and the celebration of girlhood! Deliver Spark Kits as a Spark Kit Spirit Squad volunteer deliveries take place in Central Texas and Houston volunteers will commit to delivering 5-6 boxes every other Saturday during June 13 - August 8 get ready to decorate your car, throw on your tutu, and blast Beyoncé on your stereo all while dropping off these phenomenal kits on girls’ front doorsteps! Spark Kits are our innovative response to ensure that during this challenging time, girls can access impactful programming and engage meaningfully with their peers and girl experts. And to make that happen, we need your help! To volunteer, sign up via our Central Texas Spark Kit volunteer registration form to decorate Spark Kits, deliver Spark Kits, or make masks! Want to know more about these Spark Kit volunteer opportunities? Check out our volunteer registration form and FAQs! Thank you for your commitment to igniting the power in girls!
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Spark Kit Relatable Role Model Letters Girls are looking for meaningful ways to connect now more than ever, and that’s where you come in! For girls in grades 3-12, we want to include an inspiring element of connection in our Spark Kits - Relatable Role Model Letters. So what are Relatable Role Model Letters? These page-long letters written by Girls Empowerment Network volunteers aim to inspire, encourage, uplift, and celebrate girls throughout our community. During the last several months, many of us have felt disconnected, distant, or isolated from others. Relatable Role Model Letters provide volunteers and girls a unique way of communicating and feeling connected. Be sure to c heck out our Volunteer FAQs (see links below)!This document is full of tips, guidelines, and an example Relatable Role Model Letter. To register as a Relatable Role Model Letters volunteer, visit: https://forms.gle/vmk24qPpJbx65K476 What should be included in my letters? The letter should be one page in length. Volunteers are asked to write a minimum of 5 different letters. We are currently asking for handwritten letters as this provides a personalized and meaningful touch. We recommend taking 1-2 weeks max to complete your letters. We welcome decorations, colors, markers, and stickers! We suggest using a variety of bright and bold colors. Letter recipients are girls in grades 3-8 and grades 6-12 (roughly 8-13 years old and 11-18 years old). You will be able to choose which age demographic you'd like to write letters to. Ensure your writing is legible and use language that is accessible to young folks. Use inclusive language in your letters ( see our i nclusive language section in our FAQs !) Steer away from language about physical attributes. Feel free to share your first name, age, city, and/or profession. Do not include any other identifying/personal information. When you have completed your 5+ letters, you will mail them to: PO BOX 3122, Austin, Texas, 78764 (ATTN: Relatable Role Model Letters). The sooner you can send us the letters, the sooner girls will be able to receive them! What are some creative elements that you could you include in your letter? Share your favorite inspiring quote. Write about your role model/shero and why they inspire you. Share a joke or riddle. Offer words of affirmation or mantras. Share a memory from middle or high school when you were brave, kind, or used your voice to advocate for yourself or others. Write an acrostic poem using words like girl, power, bravery, strength, etc. Create fun doodles that can be colored in and decorated. Write about how you utilize the Six Cs in your life: How are you creative? What are your favorite coping skills? What makes you feel confident? Who do you enjoy collaborating with? What makes you feel like a courageous communicator? How do you exercise your critical thinking skills? And be sure to share your letter on social media using #GirlSpark! --------- Register as a Relatable Role Model Letters volunteer at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_RlKoV46to1CanPlZidau3cYCJzsQDxnYG0f0oH4uND18WA/viewform View our volunteer FAQs here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15jBXpb1KL-bDiMl8CZYbPBe2Wz6NxvMmMJ6YNtYCnfs/edit Learn about our Six C's of Self-Efficacy: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/self-efficacy
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Girls everywhere are discovering the many ways they can explore their passions, learn new skills, and gain exposure to a diversity of career opportunities. In an effort to expose girls to as many different career paths as possible, Girls Empowerment Network has introduced a new virtual volunteer opportunity: Day In The Life! This short video series will give girls a glimpse into the working lives of relatable role models. We are asking our phenomenal volunteers (alongside their colleagues!) to create a 5-8 minute video that encapsulates their daily work functions, their company culture, and the skills they exercise while on the job. Do you want to contribute a Day In The Life video but aren’t sure what you should talk about? Here’s a great place to begin: focus on ensuring that your video represents 3 or 4 departments at your company/organization. This is a great time to collaborate with your colleagues! Each individual featured in the Day In The Life video can focus on different aspects of their career and what makes their job position unique. By intentionally including diverse job positions and departmental representation in your video, you help show girls the plethora of opportunities available to them in the working world. Be sure to check out our FAQ page before getting started!
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2021
