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Volunteer—Together, We Make a Difference
You can help make a difference in the lives of women and their families, teenagers, and children by volunteering at the YWCA of Silicon Valley. The YWCA of Silicon Valley is comprised of dedicated staff members, local volunteers, and representatives from area communities. All are committed to the YWCA and its goals, and to providing our clients with the most comprehensive services possible.
Areas where volunteers are always needed include:
For more information on volunteering at the YWCA, please call us at (408) 295-4011. And don't worry if an area is new for you—training is provided! VOLUNTEER FOR PROJECT INSPIRE’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMWhat is Project Inspire? The goal of "Project Inspire" is to improve academic achievement and provide students with the opportunity to earn credit recovery within an after-school setting. It also provides a wide-range of services and activities to students enrolled within the East Side Union High-School District in order to build developmental assets. The services include, but are not limited to: Academic Assistance using the AVID Tutorial Model, Life Skills Enrichment Classes, Fitness, Mentorship, Self-Expression via The Arts, Field Trips, Leadership Development Opportunities and Service-Learning Project. How can you volunteer? Be an East Side Heroes mentor or an AVID tutor at one of four different high schools on the east side of San Jose; Over felt, James Lick, Yerba Buena or Andrew Hill. What is AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination is an academic elective class which helps students complete their curriculum, and helps participants become responsible individuals in their society. The tutorial model uses inquiry-based teaching and learning for effective student achievement. What is the commitment? IMPORTANT INSTURCTIONS REGARDING VOLUNTEER WORK
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For more information on volunteering at the YWCA, call (408) 295-4011 or submit an online request.
Para mas informacion llame al (408) 295-4011.
"When I first got involved with the YWCA, I was just getting off drugs and starting to get my life together. The YWCA taught me how to be a good parent to my kids. Now I know how to provide for them on my own without waiting for a man to do it."
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