Volunteer at Pathways
To increase the program's effectiveness and expose our youngsters to a more diverse populace, we are searching for caring, passionate adults to volunteer their time and talents.
OPPORTUNITIES
Direct service with youth:
- Job Club Presentations (nurses, lawyers, accountants, etc.)
- Job Site Visits for students
- Tutoring Middle/High School students in math, science
- Reading/Writing groups
- Arts & Crafts
- Recreation/Dance
- Food preparation
- Yoga
- Finances
- Coordinating Community Service Projects
- Computer Skills
Indirect service:
- Wrap Christmas presents
- Assist with Thanksgiving celebration
- Assist with annual Walk-a-thon
For all potential volunteers, there will be an interview with the Community Education Coordinator. We are flexible about your volunteering schedule (once a week, once every other week, etc.), but volunteers should be willing to make a long-term commitment out of concern for our youngsters.
All volunteers will be required to submit a background check
EXPECTATIONS
- Be timely (volunteer will contact the program if late or absent)
- Appropriate dress/conduct
- Minimum commitment of once a month (ideally once a week)
- Appreciate our kids for who they are
- Set proper boundaries with students
- Don't make promises you can't keep
- Respect confidentiality
- Focus on youth
- Be a positive role model
- Work well independently and work well with staff
- Most importantly: Have fun and be yourself!
If you are interested in volunteering, call us at 860-229-2776 or email gelterich@snet.net.
