Youth Development Professional - Live Oak ClubhouseAt — Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, Live Oak Clubhouse

Opportunity Summary 

Student at Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County Live Oak Clubhouse should possess an understanding of how to work with youth, sensitivity to their needs and an understanding of their concerns. Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support Youth Development outcomes. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members. Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

3 service learner spots

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
Opportunity Training 

We provide on the job training and educate our employees and volunteers through BGCA and our online continued education. We provide support of additional team members and training whenever needed.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Students may be working unsupervised with minor or other vulnerable populations. We work with children ages 6-18.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Interested students can contact the Unit Director (Silka Jewell, 831/477-4095). From there the director will ask for a volunteer application, interview and have the student sent in for a background check.

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Santa Cruz, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing