PO Box 11068 Baltimore, MD 21212
443-527-9982
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You Can Help Short Circuit the Trajectory for At Risk Boys
Because of Acts4Youth, at-risk boys are….
Hearing the testimonies of successful men Learning about financial management and entrepreneurship
Counseled on anger management and goal setting Mentored by positive male role models
Learning about conflict resolution Visiting local businesses and interviewing successful men
Completing school enhancement projects Earning rewards for good behavior and performance
Going to summer camps Learning important teamwork traits
Receiving tutoring Spending time within a positive peer group
Position
Description
Time Commitment
Gender Needed
Current Needs
Group Leader
Help the Teacher direct a group of 4-5 boys through team-building exercises, conflict resolution lessons, writing assignments, sports activities, financial and entrepreneurship projects
Once a week (except Mondays) between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for at least three months during the school year
Male or Female
18
Life Coach
Enjoy food and fun activities/projects as you lead boys through a specially designed journal that helps them discover their personality type, personal strengths, uniqueness and set goals
Two times a month for one year on Wednesday night during the school year
Male (preferably local, culturally aware, and connected to a church)
12
Instructor
On Club Friday the boys are rewarded for performance and sign up for a class they like but don’t have a chance to take in school (i.e. Karate, Drums, Music Production, Drawing, etc.)
Once a week for one hour on a Friday from 3:30-4:30 for three months during the school year
Male or Female
4
Service Project Volunteer
Help boys complete a service project while also developing relationships
Three hours on one Saturday a year (we have 2 projects a year)
Male or Female
20
Reading Sponsor
Donate $20 gift cards (cards are used to reward boys who read books on influential men. They also do a book report and oral presentation)
Stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, or Game Stop
N/A (please contact us to arrange a pickup or drop-off time. You can also mail them to the address above
40-$20 gift cards
Business Host
Host a group of boys for a tour of your workplace and an interview with the owner or other employees
Two Tuesdays a year from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Male
8
Action Team Member
Assist in planning a banquet or a fundraiser, provide prayer support, networking and assist with administrative tasks
Varies
Male or Female
4
Board Member
Use your expertise and passion to provide direction and support to sustain and grow the program
Five meetings per year; ongoing communication and networking
