Mentor: Youth (Guadalupe)

Submitted by Nathan Weamer on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 12:01pm

Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley

Mission

Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is a community based, character building youth development organization. We deliver the highest quality programs and provide opportunities to assist youth and more

Website

http://www.clubzona.orgContact(s):

About the Internship

Duties:

Assist with youth programs for ages 5-14 and/or with fundraising and recruitment. Assist staff in numerous areas including sports, healtlh, art, technology, homework, life skills, dance, music, and more. You may also assist management staff with fundraisers and recruiting youth and teens.

Population Served:

Diverse population of boys and girls from all different types of income levels and communities.

Community Need:

Always need help with youth and teens providing positive outs from gangs, drugs, and boredom when it comes to after school activities, education, and making positive choices. More people we have more youth and teens we can serve.

Community Impact:

Keeps kids off the streets and puts them in a positive environment.

Location:

Thunderbird Branch

9225 S. Avenida Del Yaqui

Guadalupe, AZ 85283

See map: Google Maps

Special Requirements

Background Clearance Details:

All volunteers must complete a background check form that is then submitted by the organization and typically takes 24-72 hours to be returned. There is no cost for this process. Direct service hours cannot be started until it is completed.

Schedule Options

Semesters offered

SUMMER (8 weeks; mid-May to early July; 10–15 service hours/week)

FALL (15 weeks; mid-Aug to early Dec; 5–7.5 service hours/week)

SPRING (15 weeks; early-Jan to late April; 5–7.5 service hours/week)

Service Hours:

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Available Days/Hours:

School year 11am to 7pm maybe later
Breaks and summer 9am to 6pm

Required/Desired Skills:

patience with kids
common sense
dedication
reliability
dependability