Members will have the opportunity to serve in various non-profit organizations and schools working towards reducing ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores within the community. This can be done by working with at-risk youth in the schools, working with parents and young child, working with the homeless population, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Service Activities
Each site has a specific list of duties that members will perform. Members may end up working with children on a daily basis, help recruit/train volunteers, work on marketing and promotion for their organization, work with family engagement, help at recess, work in a library or museum. There are many activities that the member will be involved in.
Community Need Addressed
Alaska's Capital City Multi-Focus program has opportunities available with at-risk youth, the homeless population, parents and young children, and other local non-profits. You can impact change through working with youth pre-k through 12th grade or through connecting the homeless to medical, behavioral health, or health promotion opportunities or assisting in community inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. All opportunities are intended to impact and/or reduce ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores.
Position Outcomes
All opportunities are intended to impact and/or reduce ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
In addition our program provides an annual bus pass if needed.
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
time management, public speaking, conflict resolution, social services, team work, recruitment, CPR
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
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, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, 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