Volunteer Opportunity-Calling and Career Ministry

Volunteer – Knoxville, Tennessee

Department Volunteer

Employment Type Volunteer

Minimum Experience Entry-level

Calling and Career Ministry Volunteer Positions

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth and community ministry in Knoxville, TN serving over 2,000 young people annually. Emerald Youth’s ministry is implemented through a network of more than 18 churches and faith-based organizations to raise up a large number of urban youth who love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities.

Life skills or Academic Mentor – work one-on-one or in small groups with high school age young people in a specific subject area. Coach students on fundamentals necessary to prepare for college or career path.
Tutor or Homework Help – help high school age young people as needed with homework (only available during the school year)
ACT Prep Facilitator – facilitate and/or support related activities to prepare students for ACT exams in a particular subject area (math, science, reading, English).
Enrichment Activity Leader – facilitate and/or support related activities to share a special skill or hobby, i.e., art projects, creative writing, poetry slam, science experiments, trivia nights, etc.

Time(s): School year: 2 or more hours a week Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.(Commitment: a semester, but a school year is preferred.

Summer: 2 or more hours a week during the day on weekdays.

*All selected volunteer candidates are required to complete a background screening prior to placement in a volunteer opportunity with Emerald Youth Foundation.

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Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian organization and these volunteer opportunities may require you to lead prayer and devotions. Do you feel prepared to lead in this manner? Please elaborate on your answer and include any relevant experience.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If yes, please explain.

Have you ever worked/volunteered in an urban setting? If so, please elaborate.

Have you ever lived in the city of Knoxville? If yes, please elaborate (e.g. born here, grew up here, etc.).

Have you or any of your children ever been involved in Emerald Youth or JustLead activities/programs? If yes, please describe how (e.g. JustLead, sports, Emerald Academy) and in which area (e.g., Emerald Avenue UMC JustLead, soccer etc.).

Please indicate your preferred service area and or volunteer opportunity, i.e. Life Coach, Tutor or Homework Help, ACT Prep Facilitator, or Enrichment Activity Leader.

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