Mentor (girls/justice system)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.We will cover the cost of fingerprinting and any training needed. Students can start with our programs prior to receiving their card. Their fingerprint application number will be sufficient to start working with youth.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Service hours
AfternoonEvening
Weekend
Available days/hours
Fall 2012-one position available the schedule is as follows Thursday 4-8, Friday 2-5, every ofther Saturday from 7a-1p.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Flexibility, self motivated, ability to lift 20 lbs, non-judgemental, engaging, and open minded...We will assist and provide direction.
CATEGORIES
AddictionEducation
Justice System
Mentoring
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)
Youth V: 18-22 years (young adult)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
Female Interns will work with the "Just Us" Social Justice Programs. They will assist with program planning, office work, interacting with girls from all walks of life. Our programs are primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention strategies to help break the inter-general patterns of incarceration, addiction, and family instability. They will develop leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, communication,and advocacy skills. They will develop skills that will help them discover, connect, and take action to make the world a better place.
Population served
Girls and young women age 5-21 who have been or are at risk of becoming involved in the justice system.
Community need/impact
We have several programs where students can participate in group mentoring that empower girls to take back their lives and move forward. Currently we serve over 500 girls throughout the year in various programs. Services in the community are overburdened and understaffed.
Breaking the intergenerational cycle of incarceration, addiction, lower educational attainment, and self sustainability, will impact the community in a positive manner from incarceration to full community integration. When one girl breaks the cycle her entire community benefits.
