Group Facilitation Volunteer
Group sessions generally focus on specific topics including critical thinking, personal growth, independent living skills, anger management, conflict resolution, goal setting, and peer pressure. These topics are often examined through diverse activities such as art and music appreciation, cooking, and guest presentations.
Qualifications:
- Commit to 2 group cycles during 6 months (days and times vary)
- Groups are 2 hours each week
- May require some outside of group preparation time - depending on your interest and ability
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must be able to attend all dates of each group cycle
- Open to feedback on your progress
- Must complete 30 hours of training
Duties:
- Assist staff in facilitation group sessions with youth
- May require some outside of group preparation time - depending on your interest and ability
To apply please send and e-mail to jennifer.burkel@youthsos.org with the following information.
- Your Name
- Your phone number (best to use)
- What program you are interested in.
- How you heard about volunteering with our programs.
You will be contacted regarding the next steps in volunteering.
Next training series will be in February/March. You are expected to attend all dates of this training.February/ March 2011 training: (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday evenings)Feb. 7th, 2011 5:30 - 8:30pm / Feb. 9th, 2011 5:30 - 9:30pm / Feb. 11th, 2011, 5:30 - 8:30pmFeb. 14th, 2011 5:30 - 8:30pm / Feb. 16th, 2011 5:30 - 9:30pm / Feb. 18th, 2011, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Feb. 21st, 2011 5:30 - 8:30pm / Feb. 23rd, 2011 5:30 - 9:30pm
To apply candidates should simply contact:
Jennifer Burkel, Volunteer Coordinator
1955 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608.251.6211
Jennifer.burkel@youthsos.org