Are you looking for a fulfilling and engaging volunteer experience? If so, join Bridge Refugee Services Knoxville in this new volunteer opportunity to serve as a mentor teaching soccer skills and leading discussions!
Group mentoring program that connects 6-10 youth with peers to work on soccer skills and life skills. Monthly theme and different topics each week to discuss study tips, budgeting, college prep, work on goals and much more. Curriculum is provided and the program coordinator will offer support.
Meetings occur weekly on Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm at the Emerald Youth Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex Lonsdale (1740 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921). The program starts February 3, 2023 - May 26, 2023.
Requirements:
- 21+
- Complete volunteer paperwork, background check, volunteer orientation, mentoring training, and phone call to discuss skills/interests
- Positive role model
- Soccer experience/ understanding
Population We Serve:
- Clients of Bridge
- Youth aged 15-24 years old
Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations and/or youth are not required, but encouraged. Volunteers can sign up to lead for a few weeks, months, or for the whole program.
If you have additional questions please reach out to Hannah Jones our Program Coordinator via email youthmentor@bridgerefugees.org
