Volunteer Opportunity Details:

YAPH is seeking individuals and/or businesses to serve as Life Coaches/Mentors to young people (ages 17-24) enrolled in our YouthBuild AmeriCorps Program. The young people enrolled in our YouthBuild Program are not only committed to changing their own lives, but the East Harlem Community, as well. Life Coaches/Mentors should have a strong committment to helping these young people succeed in re-oreintating their lives and in building their leadership skills. Both small group, workshop and one-on-one mentor opportunities are available. Past Life Coaches conducted ongoing workshops, met/communicated indivdually with matched student(s)and/or provided job shadowing or unpaid internship opportunities.

Volunteers should be willing to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours a month to meet with and assist in the personal development of young people enrolled in our program. Individuals of all ages, backgrounds and experiences wanted.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Youth Action Programs and Homes, Inc. We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Teaching & Coaching This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Adult Education & Job Skills Development Children & Youth This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Group/Corporate Groups Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon X X X X X Evening Monthly Contact Person: Michael Parker, Staff Liaison, (212) 860-8170, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 1325 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10029 (See a map) Directions: Take the 2, 3 train to 110th/Central Park North, walk one block down to 5th Avenue. Office is located at 1325 5th Avenue between 111th and 112th. Please enter at main door on 111th.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 2,3,   Walk distance (in minutes): 3   Nearest Bus Stop: m1, m2, m3, m4, M18, 1 minute walk Web Site: http://www.yaphonline.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Opportunites are available, Monday through Friday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Some nights and weekends are a possibility.