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Volunteer Position: Recreational Program Assistant - Tarrant County

Agency: Texas Youth Commission/ Willoughby House & McFadden Ranch

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: apply at 2462 E. Long Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76106. However the volunteer job is available at Ft. Worth Parole, 2462 E. Long Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76106 and the local Halfway Houses, Willoughby House by Cherry Lane and I-30, Ft. Worth and McFadden Ranch in Roanoke, Texas.

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. 
4. 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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