Youth Volunteer Corps of Western Connecticut (YVC) is one of nearly 40 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada dedicated to changing the lives of youth through service. A program of United Way of Western Connecticut, the YVC serves youth ages 11-18 throughout greater Danbury, and greater New Milford. The YVC engages youth from diverse backgrounds in service-learning projects in the local community throughout the school year and summer. Our YVC Summer Program is set up like a summer day camp in which youth go out and volunteer in the community in fun, structured, service projects where they develop strong team-work and communication skills, as well as lifelong friendships.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists with YVC Summer 2019 Program from June through mid-August 2019;
- Assists with recruitment of youth participants from the Western Connecticut region;
- Plans and supervises service-learning projects for youth volunteers;
- Assists with marketing YVC projects through social media, e-mail communications, newsletters, etc.;
- Plans creative service-learning lessons to ensure understanding of the impact of their service;
- Helps develop leadership opportunities and recognition events to reward youth for their service;
- Manages ongoing communication with parents and nonprofit agency partners;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent;
Skills/Experience:
- Must be 19 years of age or older;
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.;
- Access to transportation;
- Interest in working with middle and high school youth;
- Experience with volunteering and community service;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Self-starter and team-player who can work independently with little supervision;
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Must pass a criminal history background check and drug test.
- This is a temporary, 20-hr/week position from June through mid-August 2019.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $15.00/hr.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 25 2019
Active Until:
Apr 25 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit