Are you or someone you know interested in volunteering with our YWCA Y-Teens Program? Are you a graduated Y-Teen still wanting to be involved?
The YWCA will be hosting a Volunteer Meeting on Saturday, August 14th from 1:30-3:00pm at the YWCA Knoxville Office and we hope that you can attend.
This will be an opportunity for volunteers to meet the YWCA staff, meet other volunteers, learn about the YWCA and the Y-Teens program, and how to get involved. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
If you are interesting in attending, please email Mary Alice Varga to RSVP by Monday, August 9th at mvarga@ywcaknox.com
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Alice at any time.
We look forward to meeting you!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Attend Tribute to Women for Free!!
Y-Teens! Buy your tickets to Tribute to Women for $75.00.... or volunteer as a hostess and see the awards ceremony for FREE! :) There's a limited number so email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com to sign up ASAP!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Donations Needed...
YWCA Transitional Housing Program
-Grocery Store Gift Cards-Small Room Furniture
-Sports Bras
-Twin Size Bedding
-Canned Food
-Books and DVD's
YWCA Downtown
-Kleenex-Used Cell Phones for Victims of Domestic Violence
-First-aid Supplies
-Coat Rack
-Power Strips
-Used Laptop for Powerpoint Presentations
YWCA Club W Health and Fitness Program
-Free Weights-Medicine Balls
-Resistance Bands
-Ankle Weights
-Workout Equipment
-Towels for Pool
-Small Portable Radios for Classes
YWCA After-School Program
-Leaf Blower-Kleenex
-Clorox Wipes
-School Supplies
-Campbell's Soup Labels
-Middle School Books
-Flag Pole
YWCA Senior Network Program
-BINGO PrizesIf you can donate any of the items listed above, please bring them to the YWCA Downtown location or email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Volunteer Opportunities for Y-Teens
Volunteer Opportunities
Grab Your Paintbrush!
We need your help painting the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center!! Email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Be a Hostess with the Mostest!
The YWCA is looking for Y-Teens to serve as hostesses for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6pm at the Bijou Theatre. Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Grab Your Paintbrush!
We need your help painting the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center!! Email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Be a Hostess with the Mostest!
The YWCA is looking for Y-Teens to serve as hostesses for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6pm at the Bijou Theatre. Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more information!
Jobs at the YWCA
Check out the open positions at the YWCA Knoxville and spread the word! Job descriptions and qualifications can be found on the YWCA Employment website or below:
YWCA Academics and Technology Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Academics and Technology Counselor who will plan and implement technological and/or academic activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, business, or technical field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Art and Culture Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Art & Culture Counselor who will plan and implement art and/or cultural activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, art, history, or related field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Health and Fitness Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Health and Fitness Counselor who will plan and implement health, fitness, and recreational activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Support Group Childcare Worker
This is a part-time position for a Support Group Childcare Worker who will provide childcare to children entrusted to the YWCA’s care during evening support groups.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Cultivating nurturing relationships with the children;
•· Planning age-appropriate structured activities;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of childcare. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Requires possession of discretionary, numerical, communicational, and interpersonal skills.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Front Desk Clerk
Part-time position for the YWCA Women’s Transitional Housing Program be available for evening shifts. Front Desk Clerk is experienced with general office skills. Good phone and interpersonal skills.
Tasks:
· · Answer multi-phone system
· · Accepts rental payments and fees
· · Schedule Parenting Classes, Swim Classes and Facility Rentals
· · Maintains security of the building
Applicants to have:
· Desire to work with the public
· Organization skills
· Motivation skills
· Self-disciplined work ethic
· Goal-oriented and out-going personality
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and related experience.
Background screening will be required.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263 or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Part-time Health and Fitness Director
Duties Include:
•Development of Health and Fitness Programming
•Increase frequency and variety of Health and Fitness course offering
•Work with grant writer to seek new funding
•Increase awareness of YWCA Health and Fitness Programming
•Increasing YWCA Memberships
•YWCA Enhanced Programming
•Supervise Staff of 20 employees
•Qualifications:
•Detailed oriented
•Proven management skills
•Demonstrated leadership skills
•Knowledge and experience in Health and Fitness
•Passion for working with the client population served by YWCA
Apply ASAP to Human Resources, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax Resume to Attn: Human Resources 865-637-5263.
YWCA Academics and Technology Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Academics and Technology Counselor who will plan and implement technological and/or academic activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, business, or technical field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Art and Culture Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Art & Culture Counselor who will plan and implement art and/or cultural activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring and tutoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, art, history, or related field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Health and Fitness Counselor
This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Health and Fitness Counselor who will plan and implement health, fitness, and recreational activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;
•· Mentoring;
•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;
•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
YWCA Support Group Childcare Worker
This is a part-time position for a Support Group Childcare Worker who will provide childcare to children entrusted to the YWCA’s care during evening support groups.
Responsibilities:
•· Providing a safe and secure environment;
•· Cultivating nurturing relationships with the children;
•· Planning age-appropriate structured activities;
•· Other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of childcare. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Requires possession of discretionary, numerical, communicational, and interpersonal skills.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Front Desk Clerk
Part-time position for the YWCA Women’s Transitional Housing Program be available for evening shifts. Front Desk Clerk is experienced with general office skills. Good phone and interpersonal skills.
Tasks:
· · Answer multi-phone system
· · Accepts rental payments and fees
· · Schedule Parenting Classes, Swim Classes and Facility Rentals
· · Maintains security of the building
Applicants to have:
· Desire to work with the public
· Organization skills
· Motivation skills
· Self-disciplined work ethic
· Goal-oriented and out-going personality
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and related experience.
Background screening will be required.
Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263 or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner
Part-time Health and Fitness Director
Duties Include:
•Development of Health and Fitness Programming
•Increase frequency and variety of Health and Fitness course offering
•Work with grant writer to seek new funding
•Increase awareness of YWCA Health and Fitness Programming
•Increasing YWCA Memberships
•YWCA Enhanced Programming
•Supervise Staff of 20 employees
•Qualifications:
•Detailed oriented
•Proven management skills
•Demonstrated leadership skills
•Knowledge and experience in Health and Fitness
•Passion for working with the client population served by YWCA
Apply ASAP to Human Resources, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax Resume to Attn: Human Resources 865-637-5263.
The Diary Project
The Diary Project, a non-profit organization, is a global multimedia resource that encourages teens to write about their day-to-day experiences growing up. The nucleus of the project is this website. We invite you to write freely and often about anything that is on your mind, just as you would in your own journal. Our goal is to encourage communication amongst teens of all cultures and backgrounds, provide peer-to-peer support, stimulate discussion, and generate feedback that can help ease some of the concerns encountered along the way.
The Diary Project is a site where teens can share their innermost secrets and feelings with honesty, openness and connectedness - anonymously. It's a place where you can celebrate victories, share insights and inspire others to do the same. The site provides an impartial audience that can acknowledge and understand your feelings. It encourages self-expression, as well as listening. We hope that you will use this site as a means of positive interaction with other teens and a source of comfort for yourselves. We look forward to hearing from you.
There are thousands of entries in 24 categories posted on the site. Our purpose is to encourage essential dialogue and communication among teens and for them to know they are not alone in the challenges they are experiencing throughout adolescence.
The site is monitored by a team that includes adults and teens who consistently read all the material that is sent to The Diary Project website. The material on this site is not appropriate for adolescents below the age of 13. Please see the "submit entry" page for guidelines and protocol of the site.
YWCA Selected to Host Big Read Program!
The YWCA Knoxville was selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to host another Big Read program this year!! Y-Teens - check out the website, send in your ideas, and be on the lookout for more information on how you can get involved!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Part-Time Job Opportunity!
The YWCA has an opening for a Health and Fitness Director, great position for 25 hours a week. Send resumes to DBenson@ywcaknox.com ASAP! Must be 18 years or older.
Save the Date for the YWCA Tribute to Women!!
The YWCA Tribute to Women is coming up soon!! This is an amazing event is so much fun and each year, Y-Teens volunteer to greet guests and hand out booklets. If you're interested in volunteering, email Mary Alice Varga at mvarga@ywcaknox.com and go to the YWCA Tribute to Women website for more information!
Monday, July 19, 2010
YWCA Kickball Tomorrow!!
Who's playing tomorrow?! If you don't want to play, come out and watch!! Click here for more information!!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Getting married even though your parents don't approve...
Getting married even though your parents don't approve... what are your thoughts on Bristol Palin's decision?! Check out this article!
YWCA July e-Newsletter
Did you get the YWCA July e-newsletter emailed to you?! If not, email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com to be added to the list - LOTS of great things are happneing! :)
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Volunteer for the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women Event
Attention Y-Teens: would you like to volunteer at the 2010 YWCA Tribute to Women event next month?! If so, email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com for more info! :)
If you or your family would like to purchase tickets to the event, visit the YWCA Tribute to Women Website!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Could Hollywood Trick You into Getting Pregnant?
Could Hollywood Trick You into Getting Pregnant?
Check out this article on MSN.com. What are you thoughts? Comment your reaction.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/raising-happy-kids/staticslideshowsev.aspx?cp-documentid=24440467>1=32050
Check out this article on MSN.com. What are you thoughts? Comment your reaction.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/raising-happy-kids/staticslideshowsev.aspx?cp-documentid=24440467>1=32050
Celebrate & Volunteer with the YWCA this summer!!
YWCA celebrates anniversary with '90 Notable Moves - check out this article and let us know if you're interested in volunteering!! Email Mary Alice at mvarga@ywcaknox.com
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/05/a-project-worth-noting/
YWCA Director LaKenya Middlebrook straightens up the Phyllis Wheatley Center’s reading room. The room was the first project involved in the 90 Notable Moves Forward Campaign.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/05/a-project-worth-noting/
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