YWCA Lincoln seeks volunteers to be assistants to SMART Girls Club facilitators, who help girls, in 4th and 5th grades, explore science, technology, engineering, and math fields in a supportive environment. Facilitators and girls work together to establish a relationship-centered learning community. Girls collaboratively explore hands-on, open-ended projects and investigations.
Here's what we ask:
1.) Attend a three hour volunteer orientation and training.
2.) Commit to helping facilitate SMART Girls Clubs once a week for a semester or a year. Clubs meet for an hour and fifteen minutes.
3.) Be 15 minutes early to club meetings, take attendance, and look over materials for meeting.
4.) Share any concerns, ideas, and suggestions with YWCA Lincoln staff.
5.) Be enthusiastic, positive, and excited to work with youth!
What you can expect from YWCA Lincoln:
1.) Volunteer training focusing on the following topics:
a. Building a relationship-centered learning community
b. Energizers and icebreakers
c. Proven strategies for engaging girls in science
2.) A guide to all planned activities.
3.) Club supplies will be prepared in advance for pick up or will be delivered to the school.
4.) YWCA Lincoln staff will be at all meetings to lead activities.
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