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This position is suitable for: Individuals
Position description
Facilitate an Elective Class for Christopher Place Employment Academy. Electives are personal enrichment courses that are designed to broaden the horizons, expand the interests, and improve the overall development of the individual. The workshops will be for residents of Christopher Place who are at the Pre Academy or Academy Level. Christopher Place Employment Academy is an intensive residential program that provides education and training as well as emotional, spiritual, and addiction recovery support to formerly homeless men. We invite the participants to engage in a process of change that moves them from homelessness to permanent stable living, trains them to obtain employment, and empowers them to live a life free of drugs and alcohol.Hours or times of day volunteers are needed: One or two days per week. Monday - Friday (7:00pm - 8:30pm), Saturday (10:00am - 11:30am), or Sunday (1:00pm - 2:30pm). Days are flexible, but time slots are not. Pre-Academy classes will run 3-12 weeks in duration, Academy class will run for 14 weeks.
Special skills required or recommended for this position: Orientation will be provided. Must have a background in the topic of the Elective Class. Must be creative, enthusiastic and have a “can do” attitude; must have the ability to communicate effectively in front of a group; must be organized and like to work independently; must be able to develop effective working relationships with students.
To volunteer for this position, or for more information, contact: Doris Franz-Poling, 443.986.9031 or dfranzpl@cc-md.org
This volunteer position is open at: Christopher Place Employment Academy
in: Baltimore City
Details:
We would like to make several electives available simultaneously to give the residents a choice as to the type of personal enrichment they would like to pursue. Following are suggestions of the types of electives we would like to offer the residents:
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Music Appreciation |
Art Appreciation |
Art Design |
Drawing |
Graphic Design |
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Creative Writing |
Photography |
Intro to Psychology |
Intro to Sociology |
Intro to Spanish |
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African American History |
Bible Studies |
Nutrition & Wellness |
First Aid & CPR |
Child Care & Development |
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Class Facilitation
· Lead Core Class directed at Christopher Place residents in their Academy Phase
· Develop a method to assess participants' learning, if applicable
· Assess residents' progress and report this information back to the Curriculum Manager
Session Coordination
· Prepare an outline of the topics to be covered in the Core Class
· Submit a copy of the curriculum to the Curriculum Manager
Can't decide? Have questions about any or all of our volunteer opportunities? Contact our volunteer coordinator Patricia Newman, 410.547.5553, volunteer@cc-md.org.
