Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Youth In Focus is a non-profit youth photography program located in Seattle's Rainier Valley. We offer classes in film and digital photography, free of cost, to Seattle- area teens. Our goal is not merely to train our students as photographers, but to prepare them for successful lives. We do this by teaching them transferable skills and engaging them with a network of caring adults.

The support and assistance of volunteer Photography Mentors is integral to the success of our students. Mentors assist both in and out of the classroom, offering valuable aesthetic criticism and technical support, as well as advice on positive personal growth.

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and are currently seeking motivated people to help make a difference in the lives of the awesome youth we serve.

Qualifications

• basic knowledge of or interest in Photography
  
  
• sensitivity towards working with diverse youth
  
  
• minimum 21 years of age
  
  
• pass a WA state background check
  
  

• attend mandatory trainings and meetings
  
  
• meet with students a minimum of 4 times within a 9-week quarter
  
  
• maintain open communication with Youth In Focus teachers, students, and staff
  
  
• attend end-of-quarter student show


This opportunity is sponsored by: Youth in Focus

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Court-ordered Adults (55+) Unpaid Intern Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25)

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Contact Person: Kat Vellos, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:


2100 24th Ave. S. Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98144 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions to Youth in Focus The 2100 Building is located on 24th Avenue South between South Hill and South Walker Streets. It is one block east of Rainier Avenue South, in the same neighborhood as Remo Borrachini's Bakery. On-street parking is available in the surrounding area. Our location is served by the following bus routes: 4, 7, 8, 9, 34, 38, 42, and 48 Directions from Interstate-90: * Take the Rainier Avenue South exit * At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Rainier Avenue South * Take first left onto South Massachusetts Street * Go four blocks east and turn right onto 24th Avenue South * The building is four blocks down, between South Hill & South Walker streets Directions heading South on Rainier Avenue: * After passing under the I-90 overpass take first left on South Massachusetts Street * Go four blocks east turn right onto 24th Avenue South * The building is four blocks down, between South Hill & South Walker streets Directions heading North on Rainier Avenue: * Just pass Remo Borrachini's Bakery, turn right on South Walker street * Take first left on 24th avenue South


Web Site: http://www.youthinfocus.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	21
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	Yes
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on November 5, 2009

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