Last updated on November 4, 2008

Joint Action in Community Service (JACS) is seeking volunteers to conduct outreach and assessment calls with under-served youth in Yuma County. Volunteers provide local assistance to the youth in the form of advice, encouragement and referrals to community resources, to help them reach their goals and increase opportunities.

Volunteer Advisors contact youth in their communities over the phone from their own homes.

QUALIFICATIONS
Desire to learn basic counseling skills to help youth.
Ability to listen effectively and establish rapport with diverse populations.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus..
Previous experience working with youth a plus.

TIME COMMITMENT
1-2 hours/month

TRAINING
2 hour initial training includes information on JACS, Job Corps, student needs, basic counseling techniques and resource development.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Joint Action In Community Service- Western Region

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Low-income / Poverty Women Men Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Education & Technology Housing Employment

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Advocacy Child Care Caregiver Tutoring

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Contact Person:
Amy Skistimas, Program Manager, (phone)

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Address:

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Web Site: http://www.jacsinc.org

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