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www.Acts4Youth.com
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
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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 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 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 from 5:30-7:30 during the school year
Male (preferably local, culturally aware, and connected to a church)
12
Instructor
Teach a special interest club that also prepares boys for career exploration (i.e. Drums, Music Production, Bike Repair, Carpentry, Videographer 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 or
Work Sponsor
Work with our students to complete a school enhancement project
Donate resources to provide the materials and commission for boys to complete a community enhancement project
Three hours on one Saturday a year (we have 2 projects a year)
Male or Female
4
8 -$250 sponsors
Business Host
Host a group of boys for a tour of your workplace and an interview with the owner or other employees. Host two boys and allow them to shadow an employee
Tour and interview
One Monday or Tuesday a year from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Job shadowing
Once a month for 2 hours
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