Project Transformation is transforming the lives of young adults and the children they serve through our year-round programs in underserved areas of Dallas. The service experience is hands-on with the young adults serving in teams and connecting children from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds with many adult volunteers. AfterSchool program leaders help students with homework and lead reading and enrichment activities for children.
Implement a nine-month after-school program, Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30pm – 6:30pm, serving approximately 30 children between 6 and 12 years old. Daily activities include homework assistance, physical recreation activities, and rotational weekly lessons including nutrition, arts and crafts, life skills or computer.
Coordinate and implement semi-monthly community events (Family Fun Nights).
Build relationships with children and families by visiting the parents and teachers of the children involved in his/her after school program.
Participate in leadership development training every Friday afternoon.
During the summer months, live in community and serve as part of a team leading an extended daily summer program for approximately 60-80 children and youth.
Project Transformation helps children improve their reading skills, while providing positive role models for youth in low-income communities.
96 % of elementary participants either maintained or improved in reading
98% of middle school participants either maintained or improved in reading
Stipend, Training
GED/High School Diploma
classroom management, conflict resolution, empathy, time management,
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment