*EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS: Help them enhance their life skills
EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS: Help Youth Enhance Their Life Skills REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills as they are getting ready to enter adulthood and prepare them to become independent. Mission or Broader Program Description: Neighborhood Youth Association empowers students to achieve 100% college placement and on-time high school graduation through mentoring, tutoring, and a holistic family approach to break cycles of poverty and vulnerability. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like College Track to prepare young adults for new jobs and college opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer with Neighborhood Youth Association is a choice to support youth who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive students and citizens in their community. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one and make their way through college! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will contribute to the whole group conversation, as a Project Leader facilitates the topic. You may need to provide timely feedback online (depending on the topic) and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. *Career professionals and college graduates highly encouraged to sign up Requirements: Volunteers must: -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access -Fill out agreement before workshop
Los Angeles, CA
11/2/20 3:50 PM + more
YMCA Tutor Teens Orientation
The Y is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity. To ensure students have access to technology, internet connectivity and that students receive the support they require to ensure a successful educational experience, that will prepare them for their future goals. WHAT: Volunteers will learn about supporting students virtually, in person, or off-line during program time which will focus on tutoring, college preparation, career training and other workshops and activities, that will prepare students for success. Tutors needed as: Career Coaches Career Panel College Application Coaches English Tutors Math Tutors WHERE: Remote Orientation (Zoom) WHY: Becoming a volunteer the YMCA gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, and become a mentor, friend, and positive role model in the life of a young adult. This orientation is designed to learn more about becoming a YMCA Teen Program Volunteer and what it entails. It will also give you an opportunity to ask questions before signing up and committing. REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will need to pass a background check which will be covered by YMCA, more details will be shared at the orientation. Volunteers Must: Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this Have technology capabilities to attend orientation online
Los Angeles, CA
11/11/20 4:00 PM
*EMPOWER YOUTH: Help Young Adults Enhance Their Life Skills
EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS: Help Youth Enhance Their Life Skills REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills as they are getting ready to enter adulthood and prepare them to become independent. Mission or Broader Program Description: College Track is a nonprofit organization that is designed to empower students from underserved communities to graduate from college. From the summer before 9th grade through college graduation, College Track's comprehensive, 10-year program teaches students the skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like College Track to prepare young adults for new jobs and college opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer at College Track is a choice to support youth in a low-income community who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive students and citizens in their community. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one and make their way through college! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will contribute to the whole group conversation, as a Project Leader facilitates the topic. You may need to provide timely feedback online (depending on the topic) and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. Requirements: Volunteers must: -Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access -Fill out agreement before workshop
Los Angeles, CA
11/16/20 3:50 PM
*Empower Youth: Help Enhance Their Life Skills
EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS: Help Youth Enhance Their Life Skills REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills as they are getting ready to enter adulthood and prepare them to become independent. Mission or Broader Program Description: The Y is committed to providing programs and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity. To ensure students have access to technology, internet connectivity and that students receive the support they require to ensure a successful educational experience, that will prepare them for their future goals. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like College Track to prepare young adults for new jobs and college opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer at College Track is a choice to support youth in a low-income community who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive students and citizens in their community. Any experience you have as an interviewer or applicant is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else find one and make their way through college! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will contribute to the whole group conversation, as a Project Leader facilitates the topic. You may need to provide timely feedback online (depending on the topic) and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. Requirements: Volunteers must: -Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access -Fill out agreement before workshop
Los Angeles, CA
11/19/20 3:45 PM
*EMPOWER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Career Skill Development
Help Young Professionals: Career Skill Development REMOTELY Quick Overview: Support young adults in their professional development and help them enhance their career skills. Mission or Broader Program Description: AmeriCorps VISTA members build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full time for one-year terms. This project is part of RSVP at L.A. Works' Adult Education and Employment initiative. We are organizing a series of volunteer-led workshops with various nonprofit partners like AmeriCorps VISTA to prepare young adults for new jobs and opportunities that will lead to a fulfilling career. Topics include networking, interview skills, resume, cover letter writing, financial literacy and more. Impact: Your choice to volunteer with AmeriCorps VISTA is to support young adults in the community who want to make better lives for themselves and be productive citizens in their community. Any experience you have as a professional yourself is invaluable to the youth. If you've ever had a job, you can help someone else make their way through the start of their careers! Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will contribute to the whole group conversation, while a Project Leader facilitates the topic. You may need to provide timely feedback online (depending on the topic) and work in small groups with youth through online video conference. Requirements: Volunteers must: -Be age 55 or older to participate in RSVP events such as this -Have their own Zoom account (free) -Have technology capabilities such as: internet, video camera on computer, computer access -Fill out agreement before workshop
Los Angeles, CA
12/11/20 11:50 AM
Pro Bono Content Consultant for Adult Education (Ages 55+)
Quick Overview: Help edit and create professional development content for L.A. Works’ Adult Education Program! Organization Name: L.A. Works Organization Website: https://www.laworks.com/ Role Description: RSVP Adult Education Content Consultant role is to support the Employment Readiness & Life Skills Program by providing professional ideas for presentations and activities that target young adults. This includes but is not limited to creating original content and or updating previously created content for topics like Cover Letters, Objective Statements, Basic Financial Literacy, Job Search. Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: • Developing and customizing content • Engaging and guiding conversations with Project Leaders & Program Associate to ensure needs are being met and progress is made toward programmatic goals • Creating outlines, Powerpoints and original activities that can be implemented virtually • Adhere to timelines set by program needs Desired Qualifications: • Passion for community service • Excellent phone and written communications etiquette • Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team • Good organizational skills, attention to details and deadlines • Enthusiastic and eager to contribute • Have a laptop/computer and online internet connection • Familiarity with Google applications (Google Doc, Google PowerPoint etc.) • Familiarity and account with Zoom Time Commitment: Minimum of 10 hours a month through December 2020 or beyond. Location: Remote
Los Angeles, CA
Through 6/30/21
Speaker for L.A. Works' RSVP Speaker Series (Ages 55+)
Quick Overview: Help edit and create professional development content for L.A. Works’ Adult Education Program! Organization Name: L.A. Works Organization Website: https://www.laworks.com/ Role Description: The RSVP Adult Education Speakers role is to support the Employment Readiness & Life Skills Program by providing professional engagement and guidance for young professionals in the nonprofit sector. The speaker will lead a conversation, include insight to their experience, and answer questions. Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: • Meeting with AmeriCorps Program Director/Leader beforehand • Prepare Outline for Speaker Series presentation • Lead a 1-hour conversation • Answer questions from participants (20 min.) Desired Qualifications: • Passion for community service • Rich experience and professionalism • Excellent phone and written communications etiquette • Good organizational skills, attention to details and timelines • Enthusiastic and eager to contribute • Have a laptop/computer and online internet connection • Familiarity and account with Zoom Time Commitment: Total of 3 hours per event. (1.5 preparation + 1.5 event) Location: Remote Additional Information: Speakers are needed for each of the following topics: • Community workers in any capacity throughout Los Angeles • Diversity • Environmental racism • History of Los Angeles • Homelessness • Mindfulness • Needs Assessments • Nonprofit Management • Poverty • Racial Inequality and Inequities • Volunteer Management • Volunteer Recruitment & Retainment
Los Angeles, CA
Through 6/30/21
