Children and Teens See also: Families Alphabetical list
Big Brothers Big SistersSpend time and get to know a Little Brother or Little Sister. Be a friend not a parent or babysitter, go on group outings, and spend 3-4 hours a week with them. (Must be 19 to volunteer)Sisters Plus- a program through Big Brothers Big Sisters designed to help growing girls 13-21 who are facing challenging new responsibilities and choices. (Must be 21 to volunteer) Back to top Boy Scouts of AmericaBe a volunteer leader. Do a service to your community while helping youth become better citizens.Back to top Boys and Girls ClubsInteract with children through sports, arts, theater, snack time chats, and homework help. Help promote leadership, character, health, and career development to Pierce County’s youth.Back to top Brookdale ElementaryHelp out in the classroom, tutor children in various subjects, do filing, copying, and work on special projects for the teacher and/or with the students.Back to top Camp Make-a-DreamThis camp for children and teens with cancer offers volunteer Cabin Counselor positions. Assist children with activities and other camp responsibilities.Back to top Child Abuse Prevention ResourcesVolunteer in their core programs:
Back to top Child Developmental CenterA family centered education program for all children, birth to three, including those with developmental delays.Back to top Child ReachVolunteer to be a Child Reach Screener. You will be responsible for administering developmental screenings to children, ages birth to six. You will receive training.Back to top Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Back to top Collins Elementary SchoolTutors are needed at Collins Elementary School in the areas of reading and math. Meet with student at least once a week but very flexible with scheduling and a possibility to meet at PLU's library. (Which is extra convenient!)Back to top Community Youth Services
Back to top Covenant HouseWork with the homeless and/or runaway youth, as you live at the covenant house for a year. Room and board are covered, and a small stipend will be provided.Back to top Diamond VisionVolunteer Positions Available:
Back to top Easter Seals CampsVolunteer at a nearby Easter Seals camp and work with children and teens with disabilities.Back to top Education Opportunities and Resource CenterOnly a few of their several programs with which you can get involved:
Back to top First Place for ChildrenA program of United Way, within walking distance from PLU. Volunteer in the fields of community child care, therapeutic child care, childcare for teen parents, and Head Start (designed to develop academic skills for low-income 4 year olds).Back to top FIRST (the Foundation for Individual Responsibility and Social Trust)Designed to make the voices of the young adult generation heard, To engage this generation in citizen deliberation about important national issues, and to develop permanent deliberative forums that empower all citizens to work together to resolve national issues.Back to top First BookVolunteer with community-based mentoring, tutoring, and literacy programs. Help make it possible that children frequently receive free books for their personal library collection.Back to top Franklin Pierce School District
Back to top G.A.T.E.S. (Greater Alternatives to Education for Students) High School
Back to top Generation YW Volunteer MentorGirls who grow up in the presence of strong, positive role models are more likely to develop a sense of purpose and power in their lives. Many girls in our community lack that influential presence. The YWCA’s Generation YW program pairs girls in juvenile detention with adult women mentors with the goal of reducing illegal activities and increasing positive decision-making through continuing support. The girls also attend classes that focus on healthy relationships and positive gender identity.Back to top Girl ScoutsSeveral opportunities:
Back to top Head StartWork with four year olds of low-income families to keep them up to pace before they even begin kindergarten. This program is within walking distance from PLU.Back to top Homework ConnectionProvide mentoring and tutoring, affirm relationships and life skill building opportunities to culturally diverse and at-risk youth from Tacoma’s Eastside.Back to top HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed)Volunteer in the Puyallup School District. Help teachers with lesson plans and be a mentor to a youth in need.Back to top James Sales ElementaryVolunteer in the classroom or as a tutor with the Franklin Pierce School District at James Sales Elementary (within walking distance from PLU).Back to top Keithley Middle SchoolWithin walking distance from PLU. Be part of the program, Role Models Unlimited, as you inspire youth to live their best life and be a good role model for them. Also help with their ASB program, volunteer in the classroom, or become an after school tutor.Back to top Kid ReachTutor elementary school children in reading, writing, spelling, and math. Volunteer at Brookdale (within walking distance from PLU) and Christenson Elementary, and Tahoma View. Chose your day according to your schedule.Back to top Late Nite
Late Nite is open to all youth grades 9th-12th from 9:30 pm until Midnight every Friday night. Teens have the
opportunity to play basketball, use cardio and weight machines and play X-Box or Wii. Volunteers are asked to commit to once or twice a month to supplement our normal Late Nite staff.
Back to top Lincoln High SchoolVolunteers are needed at Lincoln High School to assist in the science classrooms. You can volunteer any day of the week from 11:10-12:05pm. Great opportunity for education or science students! Also, a tutor is needed at Lincoln High School four hours a week in areas of Algebra/Geometry, U.S. History, World Cultures, Language Arts, Plant Sciences, or Biology. Intermediate or higher speaking proficiency in Spanish desired. Great for Spanish or Education majors!Back to top Lions ClubStart a new Campus Lions group and volunteer in shelters and mentor young children, and access to leadership training.Back to top Lutheran Social ServicesFoster Care Volunteers: help kids by driving them to appointments, or being a mentor.Back to top Male Involvement ProjectPut on by Tacoma Urban League, the goal of this project is to reduce minority youth violence and gang related issues. Males of color (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian/Pacific Islander) are needed to work with parents and middle-school students to provide mentorship and support.Back to top Mentoring ProgramSchool-based mentoring programs are being set up at McIlvaigh Middle School and Gault Middle School through Northwest Leadership Foundation, a faith-based organization in Tacoma. They are looking for mentors and are hoping to find some interested volunteers at PLU.Back to top Teen Center
The Teen Center is open to members ages 13-18 years only. This area has a Foozeball Table, a Pool Table, Ping Pong and various video games as well as a Study Area and access to pick up basketball games in the gym. This area is open Monday-Friday from 3:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to once or twice a week in order to supplement the Teen Center Coordinator.
Back to top World Vision Mentoring/Tutoring ProgramVolunteer for World Vision's mentoring and tutoring program at Portland Avenue Community Center. Program serves K-12th graders and meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm. Males are especially needed as mentors! Great for Education, Psychology, Math, and Business Majors.Back to top Young LifeYoung Life is starting in Fife and volunteer leaders are needed for Columbia J.H. and Fife H.S.Leaders: a time commitment of 18-20 hours per month. The purpose of this position is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ incarnationally to teenagers. Work with the leadership team, gain friendships with middle school and Jr. High school students, minister to kids! Responsibilities include: contact time, club time, campaigns, and leadership meetings. Sr. Leader: a time commitment of 7-10 hours per week. The purpose of this position is to manage and maintain the volunteer leadership team and be responsible for the club and contact ministry. Work with the Area Director, the volunteer leadership team, and gain friendships with high school students. Responsibilities include: leadership meetings, preparation of events, meeting coordination, contact time, and club time. Calling all those who have a servant’s heart and a desire to communicate with Junior and Senior High students! Back to top |
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