Volunteer
In lower income communities of the Bay Area, students struggle to overcome the pervasive challenges of crime, racial tension, gangs, violence, low performing schools, lack of resources, fatherlessness, addiction and family instability. But we have seen the power of the Transformational Journey to help students build up resilience, character and leadership qualities through Christ right in the midst of those circumstances.
The strength of our program relies almost entirely on volunteers throughout the year.
The majority of our volunteers attend summer camp, but there are many other ways to get involved with Today’s Youth Matter!
How will you be part of their Journey?
Pick Your Passion
What area matches your gifting and desire to serve? Choose an experience in which to serve and we’ll give you the training you need to be encouraging and effective.
Register
On any of the pages devoted to an experience, click the “Apply” button and let us know about you and your interest. We’ll be in touch soon!
Background Check
For your protection and the safety of our children and youth, all volunteers who interact with students are background checked. Let us know if you have any questions.
Attend a Training
We hold trainings on a regular basis and you will need to attend one in order to serve. It’s a great way to get to know our mission and learn how we provide a highly relational and impacting experience for students.
Apply for a Volunteer Position
Camp Team Leaders
Get away and dive into deep relationships
Commitment level: 1 week in the summers, 1 weekend in the winter, ongoing connection with students throughout the year
Who is qualified: Anyone (16+) with a heart for service to young students and teens, and a desire to be in the outdoors.
Mentors & Classroom Assistants
Help children understand the love of the Gospel…and have fun!
Commitment level: Weekly for 2 hours.
Who is qualified: Anyone 18+ with a heart to serve young leaders in a highly-relational capacity, that includes both structured and outside of official meeting times.
Organizational Support
Gifted with tech and computers or graphic design? Have a knack for organizing or just want to help out but can’t make the commitment to direct student work?
There’s a place for your help.
Camp Team Leaders
Attention Future Summer Camp Leaders: Online application for Summer 2023 will open in Dec 2022
The strength of our program relies almost entirely on volunteers throughout the year and Summer Camp is a “party with a purpose” that you will never forget
Summer Camp is awesome, AND there are many other ways to get involved with Today’s Youth Matter. Our THRIVE!-4-Kids small group mentoring has TWO eleven-week seasons, one in the Fall (Oct-Dec) and one in the Spring (Feb-May). One of our team would enjoy connecting with you by phone, zoom, or a live meetup for coffee/smoothie/Slurpee. Your best first move is to drop a quick email to Area Director Moi Ramirez with a simple, “I’d like to connect to learn more about volunteering.” Please send it to: [email protected].
Meanwhile, if you haven’t already enjoyed videos of Spring and Summer 2022, head on over to the Summer Camper page HERE. We are praying that YOU might be in the next video!
Team Leaders: Ages 16-18
Camp is critical step in this journey; thus, kids’ lives are dramatically influenced and will have an impact on future decisions by the quality of our volunteers. Christian leadership is a vital role that requires volunteers to help us translate God’s love for them. Our selection process reflects a commitment to our vision and values.
Before filling out the on-line application, there are a few details for you to consider.
Mission
At TYM, we strive to strengthen kids’ resilience, build their faith and provide opportunities for growth through authentic relationships and experiences.
We Focus on Christ
His redemptive love infuses our ministry, methods, and volunteer with vision, energy and a lasting impact. We exist to help young people see, know and experience God.
We Value Cultural & Ethnic Diversity
Highlighting the importance of leadership, staff and volunteers, modeling of integrity and cultural humility by respectfully embracing kid’s differences.
We Develop Relationships
Together we can intentionally create innovative learning experiences to inspire and encourage kids by spending impactful time and encouraging them to build their faith.
The Key Qualities of a Camp Volunteer are...
- Integrity – doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Safety – we seek to protect the physical & emotional safety of our campers
- Attitude – the character to demonstrate humility, servanthood & leadership
- Excellence – we want to exceed our campers’ expectations
- Initiative & follow-through – what can I do to make it better?
- FUN! – the most wasted of all days is one without laughter
- Must be able to commit to each day of camp for the camp session you are assigned: For Overnight Camp - 5 days - July 12-16 from 11 AM on July 12th to 1 PM on July 16th.
- Must be 16 years of age by the start date of your camp.
- Must complete the online volunteer application. We are still accepting applications at this time. Space is limited so please let us know of your interest by applying today.
- Must attend ONE of the 3-hour LIVE training sessions to prepare for your experience working at camp.
- Must complete the self-paced online training modules prior to the above LIVE training session. Requires 2-3 hours total.
- Must clear a background check
- Must comply with the following statements:
- TYM camp is a drug-free, alcohol-free, smoking-free camp. No exceptions.
- I will value appropriate behavior that includes the words I say, what I wear, and how I conduct myself around campers.
If you have any questions, please contact
Selina Coleman, Program Coordinator
[email protected] | 408-315-4636 mobile
Mentors & Classroom Assistants
Student Coaches: Ages 16-18
INTRO SECTION GOES HERE
Before filling out the on-line application, there are a few details for you to consider.
Mission
At TYM, we strive to strengthen kids’ resilience, build their faith and provide opportunities for growth through authentic relationships and experiences.
We Focus on Christ
His redemptive love infuses our ministry, methods, and volunteer with vision, energy and a lasting impact. We exist to help young people see, know and experience God.
We Value Cultural & Ethnic Diversity
Highlighting the importance of leadership, staff and volunteers, modeling of integrity and cultural humility by respectfully embracing kid’s differences.
We Develop Relationships
Together we can intentionally create innovative learning experiences to inspire and encourage kids by spending impactful time and encouraging them to build their faith.
The Key Qualities of a Camp Volunteer are...
- Integrity – doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Safety – we seek to protect the physical & emotional safety of our campers
- Attitude – the character to demonstrate humility, servanthood & leadership
- Excellence – we want to exceed our campers’ expectations
- Initiative & follow-through – what can I do to make it better?
- FUN! – the most wasted of all days is one without laughter
Volunteer Requirements for the role of: Student Coach - THRIVE! - 4- Kids Small Group Mentoring
- Must be able to commit to:
- the Kickoff Meetup (all parents, kids & leaders): Sat, October 1st - 2pm-5pm
- each weekly meeting during the 10-week session: Thurs, Oct 6 - Thurs, Dec 15 from 6:30p-7:30p
- Must be 15 years of age by the start date of the session
- Must complete the online volunteer application
- Must attend ONE LIVE training sessions to prepare for your experience working at camp. (offered face-to-face and online)
- Must clear a background check
- Must comply with the following statements:
- TYM and THRIVE! - 4 - Kids is a drug-free, alcohol-free, smoking-free program. No exceptions.
- I will value appropriate behavior that includes the words I say, what I wear, and how I conduct myself around THRIVE kids.
EMBED THE APPLICATION HERE
If you have any questions, please contact
Moi Ramirez, Area Director Richmond
[email protected] | 510-359-6603 mobile
Organizational Support
Available Positions
We are always recruiting for high-quality team members who love Jesus and love kids, especially kids who live in challenging urban neighborhoods and those that may have experienced trauma in their young lives. If those two qualities describe you we are ALWAYS delighted to connect and seek together ways for you to get involved whether they may be volunteer, contracted or as a part-time or full-time employee.z
Please begin with an email to the team member noted below, introducing yourself and how you learned about TYM.
If you have any questions, please contact
Barry Tonge, Interim Executive Director & Director of Programs
[email protected] | 408-315-4636 mobile