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Volunteer Position: Recreational Program Assistant

Agency: Texas Youth Commission

Population Served:  Kids in TYC Facilities

General summary of volunteer project:
Assist Recreation Manager in implementing the structured recreation program by which the students' self-image is positively impacted and good physical health is achieved.

Time commitment: Hours per week: Open 
Hours per month: Open

Length of commitment: To be determined by Recreation Manager

Location: 5415 Maple Ave., #225, Dallas, TX 75235 (Mapsco #31B-M)

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

  1. Focus on students' strengths and talents. Teach proper sportsmanship behavior and attitude.
  2. Promote good physical health and conditioning.
  3. Seek to improve the students' self-esteem.

Volunteer qualifications:

  1. Completion of Texas Youth Commission basic orientation and certification.
  2. Willingness to work with at-risk students.
  3. Exhibit maturity and responsible behavior at all times. Observe and encourage appropriate personal limitations.

Training required: (1 ½ - 2 hours)

  1. Basic orientation and certification process to Texas Youth Commission.
  2. In-service training offered on a monthly basis. Classes should be attended as needed.
  3. Volunteer may request additional training at any time in specific areas.

Required training provided at: Texas Youth Commission Facilities

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