Opportunity Record

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Organization Information

Name: Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
Website: http://www.girlsincpnw.org/
Address: Multiple Locations
City: Woodburn
State: Oregon
Zip Code: 97071
Description: Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We make an impact in the communities we serve by equipping girls with the skills and confidence to access a bright and economically-independent future. By focusing on the whole girl from ages 6-18, we provide life-changing after school programs and experiences that help girls grow up to be healthy, educated, and independent. Our trained volunteer leaders, research-based curricula, and pro-girl environment provide girls with the tools, confidence, and support to realize their own power.

Contact Information

First Name: Allie
Last Name: Cohen
Phone: 5032300054 x 109
Email: allie@girlsincpnw.org

Opportunity Information

Name: Inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold!
Issue Area(s):
  • Child Care and Development
  • Education
  • Identity and Culture
  • Mentoring
Description: Our Girls Guide volunteer opportunity is the essential way to be involved with girls and deliver our gender specific, research-based programs. Two adult Girls Guides are matched together to co-lead an after school Girls Inc. Girls Group.

Held once per week for eight consecutive weeks in the fall, winter, and spring, our Girls Groups mimic school calendars and each Group usually lasts from 90-minutes to 120 minutes each. Our programs are typically delivered after-school, Monday -Thursday and begin between the hours of 1 PM- 4 PM.

Girls Groups meet at Nelly Muir Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Woodburn High SchoolWe take special care to match you with a group that works for you; one that is conveniently located and during the hours that fit your schedule whenever possible.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Girls Inc. will provide you with training in group facilitation, age-appropriate and gender specific program delivery, and highly researched, ready-made curricula and activities for you to implement with our Girls Groups.
  • You’ll get to know the girls in your group better each week, and they will love meeting you!
  • As a Girls Guide volunteer, you’ll be paired with a volunteer or staff co-facilitator and lead girls through games, hands-on activities, and discussions designed to inspire them to be strong, smart, and bold
  • We give you supplies and curriculum - you bring your enthusiasm for empowering girls!
 

Last Modified: March 12th, 2019