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Who We Are LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education, we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens. Why volunteer with LifeSmart Education? This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to help youth socialize, learn, and grow. At LifeSmart Education (LSE) we know your time is valuable and we encourage volunteers to let us know what work interests them in order to help them grow as professionals. Volunteers will earn an endorsement on LinkedIn or a referral after successful completion of their volunteer commitment. Summary LifeSmart Education seeks to foster personal growth and development for young children with our new peer mentoring program. We are giving children aged 13 to 16 an opportunity to interact and listen to guidance from our trained teenage volunteers aged 16 to 18. The young mentors will be sharing their experiences and life tips with their mentees. We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible Education Specialist volunteer to join our new PeerMentor Program team. The Education Specialist will assist young mentors communicate effectively with their mentees. Additional responsibilities include planning and organizing engaging materials ( ex: online workshops, etc.) for the mentors on a weekly basis. This volunteer position requires a 3-month commitment (hours are flexible). Responsibilities: Plan, create, and organize weekly tasks and activities for mentors Create fun and engaging program materials Provide guidance and tips for mentors on effective communication Work collaboratively with LSE staff to achieve program’s objectives and goals Skills/Qualifications: Curriculum development Leadership skills Digital proficiency Proactive and responsible Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working with children or a degree in Education or Psychology
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
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Who We Are LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens. Summary LifeSmart Education seeks to foster personal growth and development for young children with our new peer mentoring program. We are allowing children aged 11 to 16 to interact and listen to guidance from our trained volunteer mentors aged 12 to 22. The primary objective of the PeerMentor Program is to help teenagers aged 11 to 16 years old from underserved communities build self-confidence and resilience. The program aims to provide youths with the resources and support they need to overcome issues such as lack of motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. These issues often manifest as extreme shyness and can have a profound negative impact on the lives of young people. The mentoring program offers a variety of activities and resources designed to nurture teenagers’ personal growth, enrich their lives, and foster a sense of belonging. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of teenagers? We are seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to middle school and high school students who are 2 to 3 years younger. We want mentors who have a good heart and a positive and helpful attitude. Mentors don't necessarily need to be excellent academically or athletically, but they should be willing to share their life experiences and offer helpful advice and be an active listeners. If you have a passion for helping young people, this is your chance to get involved and make a real difference in someone's life. Please note that parental consent is needed to serve as a mentor in the program.
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
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Who We Are LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education, we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and also enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens. Why volunteer with LifeSmart Education? At LSE, we believe that volunteering is not just about giving back to the community, but also about personal growth and development. Volunteers can gain valuable experience, build their networks, and develop new skills that can benefit them in their personal and professional lives. Volunteers will earn an endorsement on LinkedIn or a referral upon successful completion of their volunteer commitment. Role Description We seek a responsive and enthusiastic individual with administrative experience to join the Youth Leadership Program team (YLP). The YLP workplace internship program was created to motivate under-resourced youth to pursue higher education. As a member of this development team, your efforts will bring new opportunities to under-resourced high school students and help them to realize their potential. This project will run until June 2025 with continuing volunteer opportunities available beyond that time (6-month commitment preferred). Responsibilities Recruit & onboard students Oversee curriculum in Canvas Review the syllabus with new students Research ad hoc projects Create and maintain documents Proofreading & Data entry Additional administrative tasks as needed Qualifications/Skills Working knowledge of Canvas Negotiation experience Able to work in a team and independently Training and mentoring experience (preferred) Excellent written and communication skills For more information about our Youth Leadership Program please visit our website (link below). https://lifesmarteducation.org/youth-leadership-program-1
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
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Who We Are LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education, we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and also enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens. To learn more about LifeSmart Education (LSE) please visit https://lifesmarteducation.org/ Why volunteer with LifeSmart Education? This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn and gain valuable experience in outreach, development, and community engagement working with a small nonprofit organization. The Outreach Coordinator volunteer position has a minimum 3-month commitment with an expected 1 to 2 hours per week. Volunteers will earn an endorsement on LinkedIn or a referral letter upon successful completion of their volunteer commitment . Role Description We are looking for a responsive, energetic, enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Outreach Coordinator. The incumbent will be responsible for reaching out to various stakeholders through strategic cold calling campaigns. We are actively seeking multiple Outreach Coordinator volunteers to join our dynamic team. This is a remote role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from anywhere. Responsibilities Reach out to prospective partners in a resourceful and engaging way, leveraging phone, email, and social media Identify opportunities for promoting LifeSmart’s mission and programs through various outreach channels Generate sales growth with external partners by promoting our services and programs Help modify and develop our programs based on deep understanding of needs and wants of these potential stakeholders, as well as competitors' strengths and weaknesses Qualifications/Skills Prior experience in sales or cold-calling strongly preferred Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Maintains a high level of professionalism Passion and Enthusiasm for education To learn more about LifeSmart Education (LSE) please visit https://lifesmarteducation.org/
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
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Kid’s Ambassadors Program (New) LifeSmart Education's Kids' Ambassadors Program is an incredible opportunity for children who seek a cultural exchange experience from the comfort of their homes. The objective of the program is to bring together kids ages 7 to 14 from all over the world to interact in a remote environment that is safe and fun. Each week kids will explore a different topic, such as school activities, studies, social life, food, family, and local events such as fairs, concerts, and festivals. In addition, ambassadors will be assigned age-appropriate movies to watch or books to read that they can discuss with their peers. Position Summary We are seeking culturally aware Education Mentor/Moderator Volunteers who enjoy working with kids. Your role as a moderator will be to create a safe environment for children to come together and share their life experiences. As a mentor/moderator, you will make appropriate suggestions to keep the conversations flowing respectfully. This volunteer position requires a minimum of a 3-month commitment. Responsibilities: · Plan, create, and organize weekly tasks and activities for kids' ambassadors · Create fun and engaging program materials · Provide guidance and tips for our kids' ambassadors on effective communication · Work collaboratively with LSE staff to achieve the program’s objectives and goals Skills/Qualifications: · Curriculum development · Leadership skills · Digital proficiency · Proactive and responsible · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Experience working with children or a degree in Education or Psychology Who We Are LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education, we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens.
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
