Teen Volunteer

Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Location: Cumming
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyoneespecially childrenexperience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different. Nature and Scope:The Forsyth County Family YMCA is looking for individuals to volunteer in our Teen program at our branch. The minimum age to volunteer is 16, however, the minimum required age varies in each department.Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of ageA background check to include a criminal records check is required for all branch volunteers.Perform COVID 19 safety procedures and all other necessary protocols before, during, and job role.To include: Personal temperature checks, participant and member temperature checks and prescreen questions, sanitation of work areas.Develop social distancing activities as needed.Implementation of programming that promotes social distancing and Safety Protocol.This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols Including COVID-19, and Department Guidelines and Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on child safety, youth development, and high member engagement.Willingness to implement all Association and Branch Safety Protocols, including those related to COVID-19Effect on End Result:This position has a primary impact on the overall effectiveness of the [insert departments] and the success of services to the community. The effectiveness of this position is primarily measured by the stated satisfaction of members and ensuring a safe, clean, controlled and fun environment in accordance with the Metro Atlanta YMCA Philosophy.Ergonomics: Various positions may require: Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.Location:Forsyth County Family YMCA

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