YMCA/Y-CAP - Program Supporter

YMCA/Y-CAP - Program Supporter

Employment Type

Student Employee

Hourly Rate

$15.00 per hour

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, the Y-CAP (YMCA Community Action Programs) Program Volunteer will help provide kids with positive experiences that enrich their lives. Opportunities to volunteer include serving as a reading tutor through our literacy program for students grades K-5 (Y-Literacy), mentorship through our after-school social & emotional learning program for middle schoolers (Y-Quest), and/or serving as a guest speaker or club site volunteer with our college and career readiness program for high schoolers (Achievers). Program volunteer locations are available in Davidson, Robertson, and Williamson counties.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete required training facilitated by program staff. Training prepares volunteers by providing information about the program, expectations, curriculum (where applicable), relationship building, understanding risk factors, mental health issues, how to handle safety issues, and group dynamics.
Commit to volunteering for the entire Spring, Summer, or Fall semester and the weekly commitment agreed upon with staff. Most volunteer opportunities require 1 hour per week.

Check ins with program staff.
Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Understand and support the volunteer programs, goals, and objectives of the YMCA as a community organization.
Provide guidance and instruction to youth, teens, and/or adults in assigned program area.
Follow and enforce safety regulations and applicable policies, and report any incidents or injuries to YMCA staff.
Assist with teaching character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Come dressed for the activities assigned (i.e., tennis shoes for sports activities)
Ensure that communication with members, staff, and the public is friendly and professional.
Arrive on time for volunteer assignment and be flexible if needs change for volunteer assignment.
Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and appropriate manner.
Perform additional enumerated responsibilities of specific volunteer role.

Required Qualifications

This position requires and individual with an enthusiastic personality who can develop harmonious relationships with staff, program participants, and other volunteers.

Volunteers at the Y make a personal commitment to this vision by welcoming people of all backgrounds and dimensions of diversity.

Minimum 18 years of age or older.

Satisfactory Background Check and References.

Child Abuse Prevention Training.

May have to lift up to 30 pounds

Required Education

Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University.

Required Experience

Youth Development experience is preferred.