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| Volunteers have always been crucial to the success of Pathways/Senderos. In an effort to increase the effectiveness of the program and to expose our youngsters to a more diverse populace, we are searching for caring, passionate individuals to volunteer their time and talents. Volunteering creates personal and social bonds amongst our youngsters and it also provides the volunteers with opportunities for personal achievement. So give your time and brighten the life of a child; it may just brighten up your own life. OPPORTUNITIES Direct service with youth: -Job Club Presentations(nurses, lawyers, accountants, etc.) -Tutoring Middle School/ High School students in math, science -Middle School reading groups -Individual reading/writing with High School students -Spanish-speaking Club -Arts & Crafts -Photography -Genealogy -Recreation/Dance -Cooking -Yoga -Finance/Investment Club -Coordinating Community Service Projects -Musical Instruction (must provide musical instruments) -Computer Skills -Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator) -Animal/Pet care -Job Site Visits for Middle School students -Chaperones Indirect service: -Research/Write Grants -Public Speaking/ Program Advocates -Wrap Christmas presents -Assist with Thanksgiving celebration -Assist with annual Bike/Walk-a-thon -Fundraising (for office/school supplies) -Provide tickets to local events (sports games, theater, movies, etc.) -Recruit volunteers For all potential volunteers, there will be an interview with the Executive Director and the Community Education Coordinator, followed by training with the High School or Middle School Coordinator. EXPECTATIONS -Be timely (volunteer will contact program if late or absent) -Appropriate dress -Follow the rules of our program -Minimum commitment of one-year -Minimum commitment of once a month (ideally once a week) -Really like our kids for who they are -Appropriate conduct -Set proper boundaries with students -Don’t make promises you can’t keep -Respect confidentiality -Focus on youth -Be a positive role model -Work well independently and work well with staff -Most importantly: Have fun and be yourself! All volunteers will be required to submit to a criminal background check. We will also check the Registry for Sexual Offenders to ensure the safety of our youngsters. If you are interested in any of our opportunities—or if there is some other skill you can provide—and you can meet our requirements, we would love to have you as a member of the Pathways/Senderos family! Please click on the "Contact Us" bar on the left, call us at 860 229 2776, or email us at gelterich@snet.net. |
Volunteering at Pathways/Senderos
