Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The primary function of this role is safety and on-site supervision of clubGEN participants and facilitators. clubGEN is a weekly, after-school, peer mentoring program that trains high school girls (facilitators) to be peer mentors for middle school girls (participants), engaging them in activities throughout the school year that promote self-esteem, resilience, confidence, and leadership. Additionally, supervisors will coach, empower, and support the high school facilitators as they develop valuable teamwork and leadership skills and will be an added support to the peer-led model. This mentor will be influential to the high school girls as they learn to assess their individual values, relationships, and goals in relation to building a strong team of empowered young women.

The minimum number of hours required for this position is 1.5 per week. The maximum number of hours for this position is 8.5 per week.

Entrance Requirements

1. Ability to volunteer between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on at least one week day Monday through Thursday. Volunteers can choose which day will best suit their needs.
2. Ability to volunteer for a total of 30 weeks between Sept. 8, 2007 - May 29, 2008.
3. Ability to attend an 8 hour training event during the week of August 20 - 24 of 2007.
4. Access to email for regular updates about programs, time changes, and curriculum activities.
5. Reliable transportation.
6. Ability to pass a background check.
7. Commitment to the goals and philosophies of GENaustin.

This opportunity is sponsored by: GENaustin - Girls Empowerment Network Austin

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Women Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) Minorities We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Mentoring Services Women's

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Contact Person: GENaustin Office, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 841-4093, (email) View all agency contacts

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Middle Schools In AISD Austin, TX 78704 (See a map)

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This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Austin
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Web Site: http://www.genaustin.org

Last updated on October 29, 2009

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