No previous volunteer experience or training required to attend.

Shift Details

Shift NameBridging The Gap: Learn About, Advocate For, & Volunteer With
Description

Mile High United Way's Bridging the Gap Program serves young adults exiting the child welfare system by providing them with housing and personalized supportive services that guide them as they transition to adulthood. This program works one-on-one with young people ages 18-24 who have exited the child welfare system. Independent Living Coaches work with program participants to provide critical housing resources with a 36-month Family Unification Program housing voucher and trauma-informed coaching. Coaches also help youth pursue employment, access education, learn about financial health, and set wellness goals. When participants have stable housing in place, youth can focus on other goals like furthering their education and building a strong support system for themselves and their children.

This virtual opportunity will help provide a better understanding of our Bridging the Gap Program and the young people we serve, ways to advocate for the youth and young adults in our community, and will also provide you with more ways to get involved, volunteer, and support Bridging the Gap.

This training will include several topics:
Educational Overview of Mile High United Way and the Bridging the Gap Program
Education and statistics surrounding young adults in our community
Time for Sharing: Your previous experiences working with young adults
Trauma-Informed Training 
United Way Volunteer Values
Volunteer Opportunities throughout the Year (skill-based and signature events)
More details to come!

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Registrations8 out of Unlimited
Date & TimeFri, Jun 5, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am
Location
711 Park Avenue West
Denver, Colorado 80205

Location: 711 Park Avenue West, Denver, Colorado 80205

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