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“Building Rapport, Becoming a Resource to South Tahoe Youth”
The Street Outreach Team is a dynamic group of youth and adults who act as resources to youth in local hang outs such as the arcades in the casino’s, Rec. centers and at school, lunch break. We also go out to various community activities where youth may be present. The outreach team will be happy to come to your organization or school to do outreach. Please contact Cheyanne at (530) 541-2445.
We hire youth between the ages of 16 to 20. Tahoe Youth & Family Services Street Outreach Team Volunteer Duties:
- Follow policies and procedures of TYFS and the Street Outreach Team
- Attend all outreach staff meetings and trainings
- Work at least 4 outreach shifts per month
- Be available to fill in for activities and shifts as they come up
In order to move into a paid position, a volunteer must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Fulfill all volunteer duties regularly and consistently for at least one month
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding (through a discussion with the outreach coordinator) of resources available to youth in need of help with:
- Shelter
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Domestic or partner violence
- Pregnancy/STD’s/Birth control
- Sexual identity
- Suicide/Depression
- Anger Management
- Demonstrate the ability to confidently and sensitively approach and speak with a diversity of youth during street outreach.
- Be able to articulate the mission of the Street Outreach Team.
- Demonstrate a good attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to be part of the team.
Bonus (things that can move you into a paid position faster)
- Demonstrate the ability to confidently and sensitively approach and speak with a diversity of youth during street outreach.
- Coming up with new ideas and projects for the team.
- Implementing an idea or project you have for the team.
Our goal is to support youth who have unstable lives with a listening ear and referrals to agencies and organizations that can help them. If you are interested in becoming a member of this team please contact Cheyanne Lane, Outreach Coordinator at (530) 541-2445.
Referrals
Any family or youth that is homeless or has run away can receive services through Tahoe Youth & Family Services. If you know of a youth who is in danger of running away or is “raising themselves” they can meet with someone who can help connect them with services before their situation escalates to a crisis. Contact Cheyanne Lane, Outreach Coordinator at (530)-541-2445.
Community Youth Development
Involving youth in their communities is one of the most important approaches to helping youth develop a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and power. Involving the creative energy of youth in our outreach program empowers them and ensures that our services are relevant and useful to local youth.
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