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Working with Young Adults: Creative Leadership
ORGANIZATION: MILLION LITTLE
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15 people are interested
Volunteer: "Creative Leadership" Support
Who: Compassionate, creative volunteers ages 18+
What: Work alongside Million Little Facilitators to bring art-based, trauma-informed social emotional learning to transitional age youth (TAY).
When: Mondays Sept-Dec
Where: Pasadena, CA
If selected, you will support ML Facilitators to bring Creative Leadership to TAY in Palmdale. Creative Leadership is a program in which participants unleash their inner artist, explore careers, and hone soft and hard skills to take the next steps toward their future.
Million Little firmly believes that young people have the drive, creativity, and power to achieve any goal. We also recognize that systemic and social barriers can prevent these capable youth from experiencing the life they aim to build. Creative Leadership works to bridge gaps and support participants in building job-readiness skills while exploring creativity and pursuing possibilities for their future. Graduates of Creative Leadership grow into dynamic agents of change in their communities and inspire us every day.
Ideal Experience For Volunteers interested in:
- ​Digital design
- Entrepreneurship
- Restorative Justice
- Art
- Social Justice
- Psychology
Requirements
- Age 18+
- Thoughtful engagement in ML’s Facilitator training
- A passing Live Scan background check
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
- Commitment to in-person program for 4-16 in Pasadena
- Ability to comfortably lift 30-40 pounds
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license/auto insurance
- Ability to be flexible and creative under unexpected circumstances.
- Passion for working with youth
What You Get
- Hands-on experience prepping and facilitating dynamic, strengths-based curriculum for youth
- Volunteer/course credit hours, if applicable
- Direct support from Million Little’s knowledgeable team of Artist Facilitators
- Rich connection with community and remarkable young people
- Knowledge that you’re encouraging a young person to pursue their goals and affirming their value and place in this world
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About MILLION LITTLE
Location:
25050 Avenue Kearny #212, Valencia, CA 91355, US
Mission Statement
Million Little is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that empowers and supports the healing process of children and their families who have experienced trauma through the power of creativity. Incarcerated teens, foster youth, those in poverty and those suffering from violence/adversity are all part of the population that Million Little serves.
Description
Million Little delivers therapeutic arts programming, youth resources, educational workshops and trainings as a means to support the healthy social and emotional development and healing process of at-risk children and families in Los Angeles County and beyond.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Mon Sep 16, 2024 - Mon Dec 09, 2024
03:30 PM - 07:00 PM
WHERE
236 West Mountain StreetPasadena, CA 91103
(34.161507 ,-118.157555 )
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Graphic Design / Print
- Organization
- Relationship Building
- Business Planning
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One afternoon per week for 4-16 weeks, Sept-Dec
- live scan background check