Mentor (youth: Apache Junction)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Fingerprints will be handled FREE of charge to all interested interns through approved Boys & Girls Club printing services. All background checks take a minimum of 3 weeks to get back so the earlier you get set up the better. If you currently have a Fingerprint card, time can be as quick as a week with the proper information. Students may complete some hours while waiting for clearence to comeback. Planning time, special event volunteering, and program preperation are some of the ways you can stay active while waiting to be cleared.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Available days/hours
Fall & Spring: 2:30 pm - 7 pm
Summer: 7 am - 6 pm
Holiday closing hours vary
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Any of the following skills or combinations of skills would be desired: computer knowledge, language, math, english, reading, people skills, dance and drama, art, common sense, pleasant personalities, imagination, science, volunteer backgrounds. Please note that we welcome interns that may have disabilities. They can teach us much about how we can help and be aware of the needs of others.
CATEGORIES
Arts/CultureEducation
English as a Second Language
Fundraising
Library
Marketing
Mentoring
Sports / Fitness
Technology
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
The Interns will be able to assist in a variety of areas. For the computer lab, the intern will be responsible for assisting in the teaching of each member's basic computer knowledge. The Gamesroom Intern will aid in maintaining and supervising the lounge area and getting the members interested in interacting with others through games. In Power Hour, interns will assist with seeing that each member receiveds personal attention in the necessary subject areas. Interns may also assist with the planning and implementing of the Physical Education program. Interns working with teens will assist with assessing the needs of teens in the community and developing programs to meet those needs. Relative to sports, coaching positions may be needed to be filled by interns. Interns in the Discovery Zone will help the planning and organization of classes to challenge and bring out the creativity in educational projects for our members of all ages. Arts and Crafts Interns will help plan and organize classes to challenge and bring out the creativity of all age members.
Population served
Interns will directly be serving five (in full-time kindergarten) to 18 year olds and, indirectly, their parents. Their service is very much needed to help give the members a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and a chance to be heard and to influence decisions respectfully. By guiding, instructing, and influencing these members in a positive manner, they will be helping create responsible adults for the future. They will also be assisting the parents in the community by helping them know their children are safe and learning in a fun environment. Their efforts will also be felt by the community at large by reducing the number of children and teens wandering our neighborhoods.
Community need/impact
In our community, kids leave school at the end of the day and a lot of them have no where to go. Not everyone can afford daycare and that's why the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley is here. We also offer Summer Day Camp during the week to help provide a safe and fun environment for children ages 5-18. Interns will be assisting parents by helping their children have fun and learn during the long days when the parents are at work. We are the positive place for kids!
Anytime a child or teen learns self respect and respect for others, those in the community benefit. Having concerned interns and staff providing creative, productive, learning activities for the members will help them to see the importance of serving others. With the interns assistance, the members can take on more responsibilities for themselves and help those who are less fortunate than themselves. What better way to make a difference in our community?
