Mentor (youth: Tempe)
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Background screen is required and you must authorize Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley to conduct a thorough search of national, criminal and credit databases to determine eligibility of working with Club youth. Process requires two to five business days to complete.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
FALL/SPRING:
After-School Program: Mon-Thu: Hours: 3 pm - 7 pm, Friday: 1 pm - 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm (Recreation only).
SUMMER Day Camp operates 7 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday, May 28-August 2.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Persons who are energetic, caring, can be positive role model for youth, and willingness to be actively involved in programs and activities with youth.
CATEGORIES
Arts/CultureEducation
Mentoring
Sports / Fitness
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
Interns assist staff in providing specialized programs and activities such as daily physical activity, computer labs, arts and craft, dance, music, tutoring, and field trips.
Internship categories listed; basic information:
- Arts and Culture category is a dance instructor so education/course work must be relevant
- Sports intern will help manage seasonal youth sports & gym programs and athletic background is preferred
- education will entail managing prevention and academic success programming
- all others, please call.
The limited budget of each club allows for some full time employees and part time employees to oversee the program areas, plan and develop programs and to solicit the involvement of interns who can provide for the special needs of individuals and small groups.
Population served
65% of the members came from families earning less than $35,000 per year. Accordingly, our varied services are offered at low or no cost. 37% did not have insurance, also the highest percentage in the East Valley. They also showed the highest percentage (30%) of families who used School Lunches and the second highest who used Food Stamps.
Statistics from the Summer Camp at our Tempe club for 07-08 show the following: 334 youth attended. Males comprised 56% of membership during Summer Day Camp and females comprised 44%. 36% of membership is Caucasian/White; 16% of membership is Hispanic; 28% of membership is African American; 2% of membership is Native American; 13% of membership is Other/Multiracial; 4% of membership is Unknown and 1% of membership is Asian/Pacific Islander. 61% were 5-10 years old. 43% came from families with an annual income of less than $35,000.
Community need/impact
The Ladmo Branch is in the Westside Multigenerational Center, west of Mill, north of University, east of Hardy in a redevelopment area where many low income families reside. This community is highly transitory and very mobile. Statistics at Scales Technology School show that over 75% of the students who start the school year in August, do not finish the school year. Many families in the community are single parent families. There is a mixture of many cultures, and our Club and Teen Center reflect that diversity. Due to its proximity to ASU, there are many college age residents. Low income, single parent families, and ethnic diversity beg for programs, services and resources.
Interns can serve as positive adult mentors during the traditional school months (Aug.-May) by teaching productive problem-solving strategies, encouraging children to be self-directed learners, conducting informal or formal programs and activities, and ensuring that youth have the resources they need to meet high expectations. The after school program's goal is to develop the character of youth by providing activities that enhance academic success.
