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Our next General Info Session is:

August 10, 2010***
6:30-7:30pm
RSVP to reserve a space: amuntz@larkinstreetyouth.org

***Note Change of date
Due to rolling blackouts, the Info Session has been changed.

Interested in Group or One Time Opportunities?
Groups and One Time click here

As a community-based nonprofit organization, Larkin Street Youth Services depends upon the support and input of the community for its success.  A vital aspect of that support is volunteerism.  The energy, skills, creativity, and time that volunteers contribute to Larkin Street enable our programs to provide high quality, responsive services for youth across a continuum of care.  From tutoring twice a week to spearheading a holiday gift drive to hosting an activity night, volunteering can look very different for different people.  Larkin Street has volunteer opportunities for people with various skills, interests, and availability.

Ongoing volunteer opportunities include:

• Outreach to youth on the streets.
• Assist with food preparation, administrative tasks, or educational groups.
• Provide GED tutoring, computer skills training, and resume help.
• Share a special talent, such as knitting or cooking, or lead an activity.
• Mentor a youth and provide one-on-one support.
• Intern in one of our direct services program as a Job Readiness Class Assistant Instructor, Drop-In counselor, or as an Outreach counselor.  Intern in an administrative role and gain valuable experience in business research, volunteer coordination, or on other special projects.

Requirements:

• All volunteers must be at least 21 years old (mentors age 25+).
• Ongoing volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of three hours per week for at least 6 months. Mentors are asked to commit to spending a minimum of 4–6 hours with their mentees each month for a minimum of one year. Intern commitment will be determined on an individual basis.

Next steps to apply to be a volunteer, mentor, or intern:

• Information Session – attend an information session
  
                  Our next Info Sessions are:
               
               August 10, 2010***
               ***Note Change of date
               Due to rolling blackouts, the Info Session has been changed.
  
               September 13, 2010
  
               6:30-7:30pm
               Space is limited, RSVP for location
  
  To RSVP to reserve a space and for questions call: Audrey, (415) 673.0911 ext. 221 or email amuntz@larkinstreetyouth.org
  

• Application – which you will receive at the Information Session.
• Interview – those moving forward will participate in a group interview. 
• Training – complete 11-14 hours of volunteer/ mentor training.
• TB test and Live Scan – all volunteers submit to a TB test and a LIVE SCAN criminal background screening.

Throughout the process, the volunteer manager will work closely with you to determine the best placement depending on your interests and availability and the needs of the programs.

Contact Info
If you have questions or would like more information (415) 673-0911, ext. 221 or simply email us at volunteer@larkinstreetyouth.org

Interested in Group or One Time Opportunities?
For information about one time and group opportunities, check out our other ways to get involved.