Mentor (youth-girls)

Submitted by Margaret Spicer on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 12:44pm

LOCATION

202 E. McDowell Rd. S100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/background clearance is required.

Background check will automatically be performed upon comletion of Girl Scout membership application. There is no cost or delay in start of internship

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Fall
Spring

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon
Weekend

Available days/hours

based on individual needs of interns.

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

a desire to help girls gain leadership skills.

CATEGORIES

Education
Mentoring
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

* Assist council program staff and community volunteers with the delivery of the, curriculum-based, Dove self esteem program Uniquely Me!. This program fosters opportunities for leadership and growth for girls in grades 4-12.
It will be delivered via an after school format in Title 1 schools.
* Gain valuable, hands-on, curriculum delivery techniques.
* Have the opportunity to develop and implement additional programs for a diverse population of girls in grades K-12.
* Internship includes: paid event travel and meal costs, use of company technology, Girl Scout membership fees, formal recognition of service.

Population served

Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council serves over 27,000 girls and 8000 adult volunteers throughout 2/3 of the the state of Arizona.

Community need/impact

Through Girl Scouting, girls develop leadership skills in a safe, all girl, environment. Girls are encouraged to use key leadership learning by offering community service hours within their local, national and world communities.

Through Girl Scouting, girls develop confidence in their abilities to make a difference in their local and worldwide communities.