As a part of the Bridge Builders® COLLABORATE program level, 800 students in grades 7-12 will connect with other youth from across the mid-south during week-long summer Leadership Conferences. The Bridge Builders® program uses experiential learning and adventure-based education to provide a learning environment that is both transformational and empowering for youth. BRIDGES is seeking 4 Activity and Support Team (AST) members for 11th - 12th grade summer leadership conferences that will serve a minimum of 353 service hours from May 30, 2023 to August 1, 2023. Key responsibilities are as follows: Support Conference Coordinator and Team Lead in the daily operations of summer leadership conferences Set-up experiential learning and adventure-based education activities Provide facilitation support as needed Chronicle the conference and AmeriCorps service experience Members will learn the principles behind adventure education and the experiential learning cycle and will receive in-depth training in the Bridge Builders® program model and curriculum. ASTs serve as role models to youth participants and are essential to the success of Bridge Builders®. The Service location sites are the BRIDGES Center and the University of Memphis. Members receive a living allowance of $2,900, paid in five bi-weekly payments.
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Member Duties : Set-up, maintain and breakdown equipment for activities. Assist facilitators with curriculum delivery as needed. Monitor groups during Conference breaks and engage with participants in group activities. Accurately maintain paperwork and logs as directed. Write a weekly reflection detailing service experiences and student/team dynamics to reflect with conference group and staff. Assist with registration and prep for evaluations input on the first and last day of conference each week. Wash, dry, and return t-shirts to the Bridge Builders® Conferences as needed. Chronicle the Bridge Builders® Conference experience through photographs, video and written narrative; update social media; and create slideshow to be used during induction ceremonies and for external audiences. Act as Conference tour guide for visitors, donors and partners; providing overview of Bridge Builders® program and methodology.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth .
Children/Youth .
Skills :
First Aid , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work .
First Aid , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Summer 2023 11-12 Grade Activity & Support Team
Program Start/End Date
05/30/2023 - 08/01/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations
TENNESSEE
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/26/2023 To 06/25/2023
Contact
Tonya Reece
477 N 5th St
Memphis TN 38105
901-452-2600
www.bridgesusa.org
Listing ID
119035
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