Opportunities From: Orange County United Way

Girls Inc is always welcoming new interns from all different majors. During the school year, Girls Inc has an after school program from 2-5pm. Volunteers have the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life by helping with homework, facilitate program groups and supervise "free play." Interns will also be able to interact with parents, and assist other staff and volunteers as needed.

Girls Inc has various programs such as STEM work that helps promote science, technology, engineering and math. Another program is Project Bold where girls are taught about safety and anti-bullying. Girls are also taught about money management. A Mind and Body Program is also available for interns to help out with- this program helps girls learn about nutrition and how to manage stress. Interns have an opportunity to have a hands on position with any of these programs. Interns will be able to take part in many activities that will help many low-income families in the community as well.

Girls Incorporated of Orange County is a non-profit agency serving girls ages 5-18. All programs are delivered with a youth development approach, which addresses the comprehensive needs of girls and their families and encompasses areas such as pregnancy prevention, healthy body image and self-esteem, academic achievement, participation in sports, substance abuse prevention, economic literacy, and excellence in math, science and technology.

Volunteer Program Objectives: 

Comfortable working with girls ages between the ages of 12-18 years

Networking with schools and communities to establish programs

Assist with overseeing group participation and interaction

Co-facilitation of classroom and workshop presentations

Recruitment of groups

Co-facilitation of prevention and education programs

Help set-up and clean-up for the day’s activities

Assist with crisis interventions, assessment and referral

Assist with special events

Community networking

Must be okay with being a disciplinarian

Available to complete other tasks as needed

The Girls Inc. Literacy Project highlights best practices and strategies for youth-serving organizations to effectively work with schools and teachers in developing a literacy program for girls in grades K-3.  Girls Inc. will serve as one of three affiliate pilot sites to integrate the program model into their organization and report on their progress.  Pilot sites will leverage existing relationships with schools to form a strong bridge between formal and informal education in the development of a literacy program.

Program Volunteer Objectives:

Build positive and nurturing relationships with elementary girls Assist program staff in the development of activities Assist with the facilitation of literacy based activities Work with program staff to implement the evaluation process Develop relationships with assigned K-3 teachers to discuss the literacy based needs of their students Provide ongoing communication with program staff

Qualifications:

Must pass background check and  TB test Recommended past experience working with children/youth Spanish speaking preferred, but not required

Position Benefits:

Working and interacting with a youth population Assisting with program development Exposure to a specific target population Gender specific programming Ongoing collaboration with teachers and administrators Opportunity for personal growth and creativity Evaluations and assessments Promoting diverse learning experiences

To apply please submit a resume to Ashley Cashdollar at ACashdollar@Girlsinc-oc.org or call (949) 646-7181 ext. 305.