Company Description

Jersey Cares Vision- We envision a New Jersey in which everyone is motivated and empowered to make a positive difference.

Jersey Cares Mission- As a leader in volunteerism in New Jersey, Jersey Cares increases the level of meaningful volunteer engagement by creating and managing efficient, impactful projects that address critical community-identified needs.

ServiceWorks – powered by AmeriCorps, the Citi Foundation and Jersey Cares – is a groundbreaking, national program that uses volunteer service as a strategy to help 25,000 low-income youth and young adults in 10 cities develop the skills they need to prepare for college and careers. Jersey Cares is one of ten nationwide host sites for this initiative. The program, which will deploy more than 200 AmeriCorps members over three years, will engage young adults or “Service Scholars,” aged 16-24, in service and build a large-scale volunteer response to the crisis of low college and career attainment.

Job Description

Through civic engagement, training and mentorship, underserved young adults in Newark, NJ will develop employability skills and move closer to their college and career goals. We are seeking professionals, like you, to participate as volunteer Skills Trainers.Who is a Skills Trainer?Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.ServiceWorks: Skills Trainer Position DescriptionWhat will I do as a Skills Trainer?• The Skills Trainer will work with Service Scholars in a classroom-like setting and facilitate 90 minute modules that incorporate media and group discussion.• These trainings will consist of videos, interactive activities, and conversations that lead to defined targets and outcomes, including completing a capstone project.• Facilitate 5 modules, an average of once per week lasting up to 90 minutes each.• Clearly articulate concepts related to 21st century skills building such as communication, leadership and program management.• Enter data into our client management database regarding Service Scholar participation after each session.What is the average time commitment for a Skills Trainer?A Skills Trainer will facilitate 90 minutes each week to a group of Service Scholars over the duration of a cohort, typically an 8-12 week commitment. However, you can commit to a longer or shorter window of time, to meet your needs.Note: This volunteer opportunity requires a criminal background check, at no cost to you.Sign up for a training today or call Greg Tarnacki, ServiceWorks Program Coordinator at (973) 533-1993 ext. 20 to learn more about scheduling a time or date that works for you.

Qualifications

Experienced professionals and community members who possess training and facilitation skills and are willing to use their talent in Newark.

Additional Information

This position is a volunteer position to support under-served youth ages 16-24 in either a high school or job training/GED situation in Newark. The scholars can be mentored via Skype, telephone, conference call, group chat, text or other means although we recommend you meet them in person during the course of the mentoring process.