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7 people are interested
Volunteers wanted in Gloucester County, NJ
ORGANIZATION: Success 1st, Inc
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
- Success 1st, Inc. is an all-volunteer, New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates free programs inspired by and led by young people. Active in the community for over a decade, each year, Success 1st programs encourage hundreds of youth in our region to make healthy decisions which contributes to a safer, healthier community.
Adolescents face complex social, academic, cultural, physical, and environmental challenges. Many youths have not developed a personal compass by which to live, make decisions, and achieve their dreams. The goal of Success 1st, Inc. is to help youth to develop that compass.
- Personal Responsibility - Emphasis on sound decision-making, self-regulation, goal-setting.
- Leadership & Civic Engagement - Community service, creative expression, leadership training.
- Communication (Interpersonal & Intergenerational) - Critical skills. key to healthy relationships.
COVID amplified the need in our community and within our organization. Success 1st needs help to develop and carry out a strategy that creates a safe place for youth to explore interests, share talent, or simply be young people.
We invite you to help
You can make a positive difference almost instantly. This opportunity is flexible and much of the work can be done virtually! There is room for autonomy as well as working with a team or leading a project.
Special need for program planning, artists/creatives, administrative support, and willingness to help out wherever needed.
Options to get more information and to get started:
Email: carlotta@success1st.org
www.success1st.org
More opportunities with Success 1st, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Success 1st, Inc
Location:
PO box 284, Mantua, NJ 08051, US
Mission Statement
Success 1st exists to offer pre-teens and teens opportunities to develop skills, discover their interests, talents, and creativity, promote healthy decision-making, and enhance their chances for personal success.
Description
Success 1st (Success First) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to empowering youth to share their ideas, goals, and experiences while encouraging peers to do the same. Through workshops, volunteerism, and artistic experiences, Success 1st helps youth develop the tools necessary to make sound decisions and focus on opportunities.
Success 1st seeks to ensure that youth realize the advantages of making their goals of success their primary focus. The emphasis on their future opportunities helps youth to resist destructive behaviors. Success 1st also charges the youth with taking center stage, directing, and leading. With the help of mentors and supporters in the community, youth deliver key messages to their peers.
Areas of focus are:
- Personal Responsibility - Emphasis on sound decision-making, self-regulation, and goal-setting.
- Civic Engagement - Self-worth, respect for others, and community collaborations.
- Communication (Interpersonal & Intergenerational) - Critical Conversation skills that are key to healthy relationships
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
232 South Broad StreetPTAH InitiativeWoodbury, NJ 08096
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2024
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Theater Arts
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Volunteering with Success 1st is rewarding and the options include virtual.