PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Program volunteers engage directly with our girls in a classroom setting. They can fill a variety of roles such as Volunteer Mentors, Program Interns and various one-time opportunities. Pllease keep in mind that these opportunities have shifted in response to COVID-19.
Virtual Learning Assistant
In-person
Must be able to commit 3 hours at least 1 day/week
Girls Inc. is in search of interested volunteers to support our program staff in our Virtual Learning Center. Volunteers will work with a small group of learners or one-on-one to provide assistance with schoolwork or guidance with areas that may need extra attention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work alongside student as they navigate Zoom and online learning
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Provide extra conversation time for learners who are reticent to speak in class
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Provide more challenging work for advanced learners
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Monitor individual, pair or group activities and report progress/problems to program staff
Skills and Requirements:
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Work with flash cards
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Work on writing skills
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Reading partner
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Error correction
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Check for general understanding of task and learning comprehension
Virtual Ringmaster
Virtual
Must be able to commit 30-60 minutes
Do you enjoy HGTV and Pinterest browsing? Is being in the spotlight your thing? Is breaking down activities step by step second nature? If you answer yes to most of these, Virtual Ringmaster is the role for you! We are looking for people who know how to get others talking and excited about learning new things to direct new and exciting activities in our virtual afterschool programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Create and direct DIY crafts, cooking , or how-to activities
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Read to a group of students and facilitate discussion about the book
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Share about a day in the Life of your profession
Skills and Requirements:
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Develop a personal and positive rapport with a child
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Be interested in working with young people from different backgrounds
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Be dependable and consistent in attending virtual programs
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Communicate regularly with program staff
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Great verbal, nonverbal, and written skills
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Must have access to Wi-Fi and computer with video capability
Mobile Meal
Remote
Must be able to commit wo days/week for 2 hours
Do you enjoy running errands? Then we would love to have you on our team! It is so important that our girls have healthy lunches and snacks throughout the day. As a Mobile Meal volunteer, you would support our staff by collecting and delivering meals to our students as you cruise around Chattanooga.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Pick up and drop off lunches, snacks from Hamilton County School
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Pick up and drop off meals from YMCA
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Complete all paperwork needed for meal collection
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Collect supplies for Girls Inc. programs, as needed
Skills and Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years of age and have at least one year of driving experience
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Must have a valid driver's license and valid insurance
Zoom Classroom Monitor
Virtual
Must be able to commit to 30-60min
The Zoom Classroom Monitor is a vital role in our virtual programs and evaluation. This volunteer would be responsible for tracking attendance and engaging with girls on zoom
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Track attendance, including name and sign in/out times
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Complete WRAP report (weekly recap of activities ad attendance)
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Keep girls engaged with interactive questions in the chatroom
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Assist host by admitting attendees in waiting room
Skills and Requirements:
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Written and verbal communication skills
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Dependability.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office
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Attention to detail
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Must have access to Wi-Fi and computer with video capability
YouTube Extraordinaire
Remote
May be completed at your own pace
A Girls Inc. YouTube Extraordinaire will develop video content to inform and inspire girls in new and exciting activities, crafts and experiences. This individual is responsible for creating, recording and editing the content to be uploaded on the Girls Inc. of Chattanooga YouTube page. Examples include read alouds, DIYs or how-to videos.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Creating, recording and editing video content
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Content should be 10-15 minutes and may be a one-time video or part of a recurring series
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Skills and Requirements:
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Creativity
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Communication
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Video editing experience
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Must abide by Girls Inc. messaging guidelines