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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
100 23rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA, 98144
United States
Great For: Great for Seniors, Great for Teens, Great for Christians
Service Area(s): Education, Immigrants and Refugees, Tutoring, Directly Serving People, Teaching, Social Services, Mentoring, Christian Camping, Children and Youth Ministry, Adult Ministry
Hourly Commitment:
3
Commitment is per:
Week
Number of Positions:
30
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
10
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

Position Description:
The Center Support Intern position is a great opportunity to gain valuable nonprofit program experience while educating at-risk youth. Working directly with the Center Supervisor staff member on site the Center Assistant Intern will lead groups of 3-10 students with group tutoring activities if it is needed on a particular night. Other activities will include homework assistance, reading assistance and the facilitation of skill building practices with individual students. This position will also support staff with classroom set-up and tear down, correction of materials, curriculum development and implementation, record keeping, conflict resolution and program coordination.

Youth Tutoring Program Center Locations:
High Point - 6400 Sylvan Way SW (Room 112) Seattle, WA 98126
NewHolly - 7058 32nd Ave. S Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98118
Rainier Vista - 4520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S Seattle, WA 98108
Yesler Terrace - 825 Yesler Way (community room) Seattle, WA 98104
Jackson Park - 14374 30th N.E. (Community Building) Seattle, WA 98125
Lake Washington Apartments - 9061 Seward Park Ave. S (Community Building) Seattle, WA 98118

Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
1. 1 year experience working with youth or leading groups. Experience may include teaching or tutoring for an after school program, former camp counselor experience or involvement as a youth group leader.
2. Proven ability to work with youth in a respectful and positive manner, focusing on increasing self esteem and academic skills.
3. Cultural competence in working with low income youth and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Academic competence in reading, writing and math.
5. Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
6. Positive role model skills and ability to motivate youth in their academic and personal goals.

Requirements

Preferred Experience:
1. 1 year experience working with youth or leading groups. Experience may include teaching or tutoring for an after school program, former camp counselor experience or involvement as a youth group leader.
2. Proven ability to work with youth in a respectful and positive manner, focusing on increasing self esteem and academic skills.
3. Cultural competence in working with low income youth and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Academic competence in reading, writing and math.
5. Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
6. Positive role model skills and ability to motivate youth in their academic and personal goals.

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No
Opportunity Date(s): Start Date:  
09/17/2012

End Date:  
03/20/2013

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