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CABARRUS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - community service opportunities.
<br />N. C. DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE - staff training, evaluation.
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<br />7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
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<br /> Volunteers serve in many capacities. The following ara examples of volunteer opportunities:
<br /> "Study Buddies" - assist with homework daily or weekly.
<br /> Tutors - target specific needs of students in academic areas
<br /> Mentor specific students - involves a commitment of one year for academic and social
<br /> needs.
<br /> Provide and serve snacks.
<br /> Lead enrichment activities - chess, self defense, consumer awareness, first aid, book club,
<br />model planes, aerobics, running, dance, music, personal development, manners, sewing, food
<br />preparation, public speaking, bird watching, geology, dog training, ethnic heritage awareness,
<br />swimming, art, crafts, photography, stamp, baseball cards, or coin collecting, woodworking, bicycling,
<br />skili development in baseball, basketball, football, track, volleyball, and cheerteading, and any
<br />number of hobbies and activities that may become a life-long avocation. Participate in student selected community service activities.
<br /> Share personal experfences that would widen students' horizons - travel, career, community
<br />involvement, dealing with challenges, etc.
<br /> Videographer - assist students in filming activities of program for presentation to community.
<br /> Marketing consultant.
<br /> Grant writer/Fund raiser.
<br /> Bus Driver.
<br /> Serve as an advocate for the program within the community.
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<br />8. OTHER.
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<br /> 54% of the students enrolled in our program have traditionally come from families with a
<br />single parent or from "blended" families in which remarriage has occurred. 98% of the students have
<br />no one at home in the afternoon after school. 64% of our students in the after school program are on
<br />scholarship, paying no fees. The busy family schedule and economic stress has an impact on the
<br />students.
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<br /> One of the strengths of our program is that the staff is selected on the basis of the
<br />professional experience, ability to relate in a caring, supportive manner with children of this age, and
<br />the facility to give appropriate guidance in decision making, problem solving, and behavior
<br />management. Adults see the potential in youth, not just their problems.
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<br /> The administration of the school has given full cooperation to the program, allowing virtually
<br />unlimited access to all facilities and equipment of the school. The communication about students has
<br />been two-way, which promotes an atmosphere of understanding and support. This collaborative effort
<br />allows the program to serve the students and their families in a way that benefits the community as a
<br />whole.
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