After School Drop-In Team Member

Quick info about the program:  A core program at Youth One, the after school drop in exists to give youth a safe, fun, empowering and mentoring environment during after school hours. Program features optional/organized activities, computer lab, art room, mini ramp (Skateboarding), climbing wall, table games, concession, daily meal/snack and more. High School Drop-in’s run Monday and Wednesdays 3:00 6:00 and Middle School Drop in’s run Tuesday and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:15. 

What your role will look like:  As a volunteer your main role will be to connect with youth on a relational/guide level and supervise/lead the day’s activities and those participating.  Within a specific drop-in you will be trained and given various roles such as new youth registration, snack/meal prep, concession sales, leading activities,  front desk check-in and youth engagement (Just hanging out with youth!). 

What a typical drop-in looks like:  Volunteers come in for a team meeting 15 minutes before the program starts. Roles within the day are handed out, and any items/announcements for the day are communicated. Doors open for youth at 3, here they sign in through our check-in system, or any new youth are registered.  60 minutes after opening we have a “Family meeting” (a large group pull together time), and let youth know about the planned activities and snacks. After the family meeting a snack/meal is served, planned activities take place and free time follows. At the end of Drop-In all volunteers are expected to stay at least 15-30 min to clean and have a debrief meeting.