Volunteer: Assistant After School Program Facilitator

Make a Difference in Youth's Lives

• Assistant After School Program Facilitator
• 4 Hours Per week
• 2 Days a Week
  • Mondays: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Tuesdays: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
• South Side of Chicago

Overview

Season to Soar is seeking a volunteer who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by helping lead our after school program, the Global Leadership Youth Program (GLYP).

As the GLYP Assistant Program Facilitator, you will help the program facilitator create experiences that encourage youth in 5th - 12th grade discover their leadership potential, serve their communities, and develop a broader view of the world.

Volunteers will assist during program sessions and may facilitate when the primary facilitator is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Help the youth have fun while also learning and understanding key program concepts
• Support the facilitator with lessons, activities, and discussions.
• Encourage youth participation, confidence, leadership, service, and global citizenship.
• Build positive relationships and help create a safe, supportive environment.
• Assist with classroom management, preparation, and program documentation.
• Step in to facilitate sessions when the primary facilitator is unavailable.
• Be a positive role model and mentor who helps youth recognize their potential and believe in their ability to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth preferred but not required.
• Dependable, positive, and comfortable engaging with youth.
• Passion for helping young people grow as leaders.
• Alignment with Season to Soar's values of Leadership, Service, and Global Citizenship.

GLYP Program Overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnJPL1IdwKKub7rHSbdEl3EOtt9lWvsT/view?usp=share_link