ANYTOWN Volunteer Interest Form 2014 |
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The mission of Community Tampa Bay's ANYTOWN program is to empower diverse groups of young people to create more inclusive and just schools and communities where all individuals are treated with respect and understanding. Ending discrimination will take all of us working as a cohesive team to accomplish our vision. We rely heavily on our volunteers to create safe and inclusive learning environments at ANYTOWN. We thank you for your interest in becoming a 2013 residential ANYTOWN volunteer.
ALL VOLUNTEERS (existing and new) must complete this form to express their interest in volunteering at ANYTOWN 2013. It will take you 20-30 minutes to complete. Please fill out the ENTIRE application. INCOMPLETE FORMS will not be considered.
Every ANYTOWN session welcomes approximately 50-60 program participants ("delegates") and approximately 20-25 volunteer counselors (peer-educators) and volunteer advisors (adult role models). Each session is directed by a staff member of Community Tampa Bay, who is assisted by a co-director.
All selected volunteers are screened, interviewed, and provided with training and support.
THANK YOU!
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ANYTOWN VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
**You may want to print this for your records.**
JOB SUMMARY:
Facilitate dialogue groups, diversity content workshops, and dorm and community interactions. Model and supervise inclusive, safe and positive intergroup contact and learning. Engage participants in identity development activities and the acquisition of knowledge and advocacy opportunities around topics of diversity including race, gender, ability, sexual identity, faith, ethnicity, age, nationality and class. Promote civic leadership, social justice through education, advocacy, and dialogue as means to affect a positive vision for change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior experience, education or background in diversity, youth development, teamwork and/or advocacy
- Accomplished civic engagement and service learning
- 16 years of age and over
- Ability to engage others in dialogue about diversity topics
- Possess ability to work in a fast paced environment with long hours
- Display creativity, initiative and problem solving
- Demonstrate a commitment to Community Tampa Bay's mission, vision and values
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commit to 6 residential days and 5 nights at ANYTOWN
- Participate in ANYTOWN Volunteer training (2 full days and 3 three hour trainings)
- Respond to communication as requested in a timely manner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*****Co-facilitate large and small group diversity content workshops and dialogues
- Plan and prepare with your team, lessons and activities for safe, purposeful interactions and learning that achieve the program goals
- Ask strategic questions, present facts, stories and share knowledge to help recognize and reflect on the impact causes and consequences of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination
- Guide participants to connect diversity content to personal identity development themes
- Provide relevant examples of civic leadership and advocacy opportunities that reduce prejudice
*****Model and supervise dorm and community interactions
- Monitor and ensure safe and prompt participation at all activities
- Demonstrate a positive vision for change
- Challenge delegates to step outside of their comfort zone to achieve the goals of the program
- Mentor and develop other staff members / hold each other accountable
*****Exhibit personal responsibility and leadership
- Demonstrate and share your personal identity, skills, civic leadership, and advocacy experience
- Adhere to program policies and procedures
- Remain active and engaged during program activities
- Complete required training, self-assessment and evaluation
ANYTOWN 2014 Volunteer Dates:
Saturday, June 28 - Thursday, July 3
Saturday, July 19 - Thursday, July 24
ALL VOLUNTEERS (existing and new) must complete this form to express their interest in volunteering at ANYTOWN 2013. It will take you 20-30 minutes to complete. Please fill out the ENTIRE application. INCOMPLETE FORMS will not be considered.
Every ANYTOWN session welcomes approximately 50-60 program participants ("delegates") and approximately 20-25 volunteer counselors (peer-educators) and volunteer advisors (adult role models). Each session is directed by a staff member of Community Tampa Bay, who is assisted by a co-director.
All selected volunteers are screened, interviewed, and provided with training and support.
THANK YOU!
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ANYTOWN VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
**You may want to print this for your records.**
JOB SUMMARY:
Facilitate dialogue groups, diversity content workshops, and dorm and community interactions. Model and supervise inclusive, safe and positive intergroup contact and learning. Engage participants in identity development activities and the acquisition of knowledge and advocacy opportunities around topics of diversity including race, gender, ability, sexual identity, faith, ethnicity, age, nationality and class. Promote civic leadership, social justice through education, advocacy, and dialogue as means to affect a positive vision for change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior experience, education or background in diversity, youth development, teamwork and/or advocacy
- Accomplished civic engagement and service learning
- 16 years of age and over
- Ability to engage others in dialogue about diversity topics
- Possess ability to work in a fast paced environment with long hours
- Display creativity, initiative and problem solving
- Demonstrate a commitment to Community Tampa Bay's mission, vision and values
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commit to 6 residential days and 5 nights at ANYTOWN
- Participate in ANYTOWN Volunteer training (2 full days and 3 three hour trainings)
- Respond to communication as requested in a timely manner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*****Co-facilitate large and small group diversity content workshops and dialogues
- Plan and prepare with your team, lessons and activities for safe, purposeful interactions and learning that achieve the program goals
- Ask strategic questions, present facts, stories and share knowledge to help recognize and reflect on the impact causes and consequences of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination
- Guide participants to connect diversity content to personal identity development themes
- Provide relevant examples of civic leadership and advocacy opportunities that reduce prejudice
*****Model and supervise dorm and community interactions
- Monitor and ensure safe and prompt participation at all activities
- Demonstrate a positive vision for change
- Challenge delegates to step outside of their comfort zone to achieve the goals of the program
- Mentor and develop other staff members / hold each other accountable
*****Exhibit personal responsibility and leadership
- Demonstrate and share your personal identity, skills, civic leadership, and advocacy experience
- Adhere to program policies and procedures
- Remain active and engaged during program activities
- Complete required training, self-assessment and evaluation
ANYTOWN 2014 Volunteer Dates:
Saturday, June 28 - Thursday, July 3
Saturday, July 19 - Thursday, July 24