Youth Development and Empowerment
Issue Based Site leader: Katie Cabral
What is Youth Development and Empowerment?
The job of youth development professionals is to provide opportunities for young people to develop the competencies they need to become successful contributing members of their communities. As volunteers you will be able to directly impact the youth and be a positive influence in their life that will help direct them towards opportunities for success in various program outlets targeted to engage their interests and foster learning in various youth environments.
Facts
- All of the students at the Boys and Girls Club of Springhill pay for their school lunch with food stamps
- Of surveyed Volusia County students, 12.7% reported getting suspended, 13.1% reported attacking someone with intent to harm, and 13.9% reported being drunk or high at school.
Where you can get Involved
- 4-H Cooperative Extension
- Children's Home Society
- Chisholm Center
- Police Athletic League
- YMCA of Volusia-FLagler Counties
- Young Life of West Volusia
- Boys and Girls Club
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- C.A.U.S.E.
- Kilometer Kids
4-H Cooperative Extension
Mission
Education and Youth Development
Types of Volunteer Activities
Judging various events, office work, teaching workshops, service projects, chaperoning trips.
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any
Who to Contact
Laura Cash
Phone Number: 386-822-5778
Email Address: lcash@co.volusia.fl.us
Children's Home Society
Mission
"Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives."
Types of Volunteer Activities
Tutoring, mentoring, Harmony House
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any
Who to Contact
Shirley Jeter
Phone Number: 386-304-7600
Email address: shirley.jeter@chsfl.org
Chisholm Center
Mission
To serve our community by making sure our kids get the best help they can in a safe environment.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Tutoring - after-school program (elementary-high school) - reading and math
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any
Who to Contact
Veronica Watson
Phone Number: 386-740-6825
Email Address: watsonv@deland.org
Police Athletic League
Mission
We provide young people with positive role models, help them build self-esteem and give them a safe place for activities.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Coaching Sports
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Education, Sociology, Spanish
Who to Contact
Lt. Bobby Lambert
Phone Number:386-943-7866
Email address: blambert@so.co.volusia.fl.us
YMCA of Volusia-Flagler Counties
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body for all.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Coaching sports teams, fundraising campaigns, after-school childcare.
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Education, Business - Marketing, Management, Integrative Health Sciences, Communications
Who to Contact
Kristin Drollinger
Phone Number: 386-736-6000
Email address: kdrollinger@vfymca.org
Young Life of West Volusia
Mission
To build lasting relationships with at-risk youth through one-on-one mentorship and group activities.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Contact work - going to school events, sporting events, lunch periods, and socializing with the high schoolers.
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any, Sociology, Psychology
Who to Contact
Aaron Underwood
Phone Number: 386-734-2621
Email address: volusiayounglife@gmail.com
Boys and Girls Club
Mission
To enable and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their fullest potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens and leaders.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Tutoring
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Education
Who to Contact
Ms. Althea Chavers
Phone Number: 386-736-8807
Email address: altheacl2@cfl.rr.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mission
To work with at-risk children by creating one-on-one relationships between adult role models and children.
Types of Volunteer Activities
Developing a relationship with the child, be a "buddy" for them - requires having time - looking for students to build the school-based program.
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Social Work/Social Sciences, Education, English
Who to Contact
Susan Hartley
Phone Number: 386-956-3287
Email address: shartley@bbbsnefl.org
C.A.U.S.E
Mission
To empower and provide structured afternoon activities for high school students at the Boys and Girls Club at Springhill.
Types of Volunteer Activities
mentoring, participated in different "themed" days, outreach
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any
Who to Contact
Erin Schroeder
Phone Number: 601-273-2167
Email Address: eschroed@stetson.edu
Kilometer Kids
Mission
To teach discipline and structure to young children, ages 7-12, through a running program, as well as to educate on the importance of being healthy and physically active. Volunteers work with the Boys and Girls Club to create daily running activities from 4-6 pm, twice a week.
Types of Volunteer Activities
coaches, activity leaders
People within these fields of study and academic areas would be interested in this organization
Any, health sciences, education
Who to Contact
Erin Schroeder
Phone Number: 601-273-2167
Email Address: eschroed@stetson.edu