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ChopArt

Summer Camp Intern-Volunteer Programming

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

... to advocate for our teens! Although this is an unpaid internship, interns will receive a Coffee Shop stipend of $20 per week. Additional Information In order to be considered for this unpaid ...

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AspectTeen AdvocateYouth Counselor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require relevant certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires counseling or social work certifications
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, juvenile facilitiesSchools, mental health clinics, juvenile detention centers
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, schoolsEducational institutions, mental health organizations, social services
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles supporting youth advocacy and supportProviding counseling and mental health support to youth

While both Teen Advocates and Youth Counselors work to support young people, Teen Advocates primarily focus on advocacy, peer support, and connecting youth with resources. Youth Counselors typically provide direct mental health counseling and behavioral support. The roles often overlap in work environment and credentials but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

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Summer Camp Intern-Volunteer Programming

Atlanta, GA • On-site

ChopArt
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$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Company Description

ChopArt is an arts nonprofit serving homeless teens in Atlanta, New Orleans, Hyderabad, India and Accra, Ghana. We provide a minimum of 6 weeks of art programming for 27,000 homeless teens all around the world. Our program is designed to build community, provide creative entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth and to combat some of the negative effects of youth homelessness such as drug abuse, sex trafficking and suicide.

ChopArt is seeking candidates for the following internship opportunity. Selected interns will work alongside the Summer Program Advisory Board Member (Volunteerism) and committees to develop the summer camp volunteer program.

Compensation: Unpaid

Time commitment: 4 months (March 2017 -July 2017), 5-10 hours a week and all week of the summer camp


  


Job Description

The Summer Camp Volunteer Program Intern engages the community in meaningful service opportunities with ChopArt. This intern will coordinate all aspects of the organization's recruitment, orientation, and training of volunteers for the annual summer camp. This intern will have the opportunity to learn about our mission and directly connect groups and individuals who wish to engage our youth through recruitment and orientation for the 2017 summer camp.

Intern Tasks: 

Attend the entire Summer Camp and serve as the main point of contact for all volunteers.
Attend and assist with all volunteer trainings and orientations.
Recruit volunteers from surrounding colleges, universities, and the community.
Regularly oversee and administer the ChopArt volunteer email.
Set up and attend volunteer fairs and speaking engagements to spread education and awareness of ChopArt. 
Have constant communication between potential volunteers and the community.
Conduct background checks for volunteers.
Develop training documents and orientation materials.
Assist with scheduling volunteers and assigning tasks and responsibilities. 

Qualifications

An established knowledge and understanding of the homeless community.
Familiarity with recruitment and conducting orientations(preferred).
Self-starter and exceptional relationship cultivator.
Great organizational skills.
Personable and enthusiastic about service and volunteerism.
Trustworthy and responsible individual capable of effectively representing the ChopArt brand and its youth.
Dedication to connecting the community to volunteer opportunities to grow ChopArt capacity and reach.

  Things You'll Learn
About the lives and development of homeless youth
How to sustain programs and relationships throughout the community
How to directly connect individuals with ChopArt causes they care about
How to conduct trainings and orientations
How to develop programmatic training, documents, and orientation materials
How to advocate for our teens!

Although this is an unpaid internship, interns will receive a Coffee Shop stipend of $20 per week. 

Additional Information


In order to be considered for this unpaid internship position, please send in both a cover letter and resume. 




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