In-School Volunteer for Students Impacted by Incarceration at Venice High School

Description

The mission of The PATHfinder Club is to create supportive paths for youth whose lives have been impacted by incarceration, detention and deportation. We co-create a community where Club members feel comfortable and confident to stay in school and graduate, set and achieve goals, expand their resilience, conquer challenges, embrace opportunities for healing and self-expression and connect in meaningful ways with their peers, loved ones and their community.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly meetings at Venice High School during lunch on Mondays
• Engage with students to support their academic and personal growth
• Provide a safe space for students to share their experiences and feelings
• Help students set and work towards academic and personal goals
• Encourage students to connect with each other and their community

Requirements

• Commit to attending all meetings throughout the academic year
• Be available for one hour per week
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to listen and support students
• Be able to maintain confidentiality regarding student information

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students
• Experience working with youth or in a similar setting is preferred but not required

Skills

• Empathy and patience
• Confidentiality
• Listening skills
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives
• Support from a team of dedicated volunteers and staff
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Weekly meetings during lunch on Mondays

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives
• Support from a team of dedicated volunteers and staff
• Professional development opportunities