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BYA Sports Coaching

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ORGANIZATION: Berkeley Youth Alternatives

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If you love sports and working with kids, this is the right opportunity for you! Assist with basketball, soccer, and other sports skills and development for youth. Help plan and lead practice sessions, develop participants' physical and psychological fitness, as well as maximizing their performance. Help youth learn important life lessons while having fun playing sports!

BYA will be hosting Teen Nights for high school youth every Monday and Wednesday starting November 4th from 5-8pm. Part of Teen Night will include open gym for the youth. If you are interested in volunteering and helping out in this fun environment please don't hesitate to reach out! We will be also be hosting an end of the year 3 v 3 basketball tournament for interested youth. If you want to join in on all the fun and excitement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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About Berkeley Youth Alternatives

Location:

1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702, US

Mission Statement

Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) uses two strategies to help young people and their families to address problems: Prevention--reach young people before their problems become crises, and Intervention--provide support services to those who are entangled in the juvenile justice system.

Description

BYA-Has several different programs: Afterschool/Summer Jam Program k-6, Teen Center, Computer lab, Garden Patch, Crisis Counseling Program, Girls Twilite Basketball- Sports Program, RAVE(Rising Against Violent Element), Mentoring Program, Nutrition Education Program, and Career Development. These programs are provided to enrich the lives of the participants.

Volunteer testimonies:

"Tutoring at BYA has been a more fulfilling experience than I could have ever imagined. It was solidified my desire to work with youth in my future career and has taught me what a quality program can do for young people and their families."

"I enjoy working with the kids A LOT. Playing games with them is just as fun as helping them with their academics. I love getting the kids engaged in the work."

"(Volunteering has) helped me become more efficient with managing time between students and coming up with different and creative lesson plans."

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Mon Nov 04, 2024 - Fri Jan 31, 2025
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

WHERE

1255 Allston WayBerkeley, CA 94702

(37.86728,-122.28657)
 

DATE POSTED

December 18, 2024

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Child Development
  • Basketball
  • Soccer

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Sports will take place from 6-8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Time commitment can vary 1 hour-2 hours depending on schedule
  • Must clear background check.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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