The Flagship Program is Looking for Community Members to
Volunteer with Missoula’s Youth!!
Volunteer Application
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives
Missoula’s youth, the Flagship Program is the right volunteer
program for you!! The Flagship Program provides after-school
programs for students at 9 Missoula County Public Schools
running Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:30-5:00, Thursday
2:30-4:00. They also have lunch time activities for the kids
that occur at a variety of times between 11:00-1:00 as well.
Times are flexible at High Schools.
As a
volunteer, you could:
a.)
Volunteer once-a-week after school assisting with an
existing program.
b.)
Volunteer once-a-week after school teaching a
hobby/skill.
c.)
After School Tutoring is always needed!
d.)
Work as an office assistant with a Flagship Coordinator
Examples of programs happening at the schools…
Knitting Club, Ski Club, Bike Club, Arts and Crafts, Hair and
Skin Care, Flag Football…
Participating Schools:
Elementary- Franklin and Hawthorne, Middle- Washington, C.S.
Porter, and Meadow Hill, High School- Hellgate, Sentinel, Big
Sky, Willard Alternative
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What We are Looking for in a Volunteer
Someone who…
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Is
Interested in working with youth
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Has a special hobby or skill that they want to
share
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Is
Interested in learning more about after-
school
programs
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Can serve as a positive adult role model
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Can commit to volunteering once/week for 5-7
weeks
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Wants to learn more about coordinating
programs (office assistant role)
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Has an open mind
There is no experience necessary. The Flagship
Coordinators are there to help you make your volunteer
experience as valuable as possible.
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Why Volunteer for the Flagship Program?
- Teach a new hobby
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Serve as a mentor to student
- Fill time
- Because someone you love benefits from the
program
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Because someone you love is also volunteering
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- To set a positive example for children
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To become a positive adult role model to the
students you serve
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Meet new people
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Have fun
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Gain new skills
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Gain experience working with youth
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Gain School Credit
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Find happiness
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Maintain your health
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Explore new things
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To Heal (grief, personal pain, abuses, etc.)
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Avert loneliness
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Because of interest
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To get a tax benefit
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Test leadership skills
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Gain recognition
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Be a change agent
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Get out of the house
- Feel a sense of power and success
By
volunteering for the Flagship Program you are truly
making a difference in the lives of Missoula’s youth!
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Thank
you supporting Flagship! |
