Showing posts with label YFC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YFC. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2017

Basketball Mentors


The purpose of the All-Star Basketball program is to create an environment which fosters healthy relationships. Mentor/coaches, who are trained volunteers, encourage each player, coach basic skills and teach life principles through “Hoop Talk” a character based/Bible discussion encouraging personal growth and responsibility. Youth for Christ is looking for volunteers to be those mentors/coaches. Could that be you? If you're interested in learning more or volunteering, please contact Allison at YFC (allison@yfcrochester.org) by February 15th.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Basketball Coaches Needed



Youth for Christ is looking for volunteer mentors/coaches for the spring basketball season. The purpose of the All-Star Basketball program is to create an environment which fosters healthy relationships. Mentor/coaches, who are trained volunteers, encourage each player, coach basic skills and teach life principles through “Hoop Talk” a character based/Bible discussion encouraging personal growth and responsibility. If you're interested in learning more or volunteering, please contact Allison at YFC (allison@yfcrochester.org) by February 15th.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

YFC Halloween Shut Down

This Sunday Youth for Christ is having their "Halloween Shut Down" event. The goal of the evening is to provide a safe, fun-filled Halloween option. There will be a "trunk or treat" where the kids can go trick or treating in the parking lot by walking around to the different trunks of cars for candy. Indoors they will have games, music and bounce houses.

In order to put on this fun outreach event, they could use a little more help. Below are some additional details and needs from YFC that you could consider filling:


Details

  1. Please arrive at 4 pm to line your car up if you're participating in trunk or treat.
  2. Donations of candy and or cash are still being excepted.
  3. In addition to the trunk or treat outdoors, there will be games, music and bounce houses INDOORS, and they will need volunteers to man those areas.
  4. Invite friends and family to attend and participate, we need lots of cars!

Areas to Serve


  • Registration Table (need 3 volunteers)
  • Candy Runners (need 5 volunteers)
  • Food Prep and Cooks [Hamburgers and hot dogs] (need 3 volunteers)
  • Game Hosts (need 14 volunteers (2 at each station))
  • Clean Up (need 10 volunteers)
  • Trunk or Treaters [decorating the car is optional] (need 60 volunteers) ​
  • Security (need 4 volunteers)

To get involved or ask questions, please contact Trina at trina.duncan@tfh.tv

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Celebrate and Serve with your Group

While most community groups are taking a break for the summer, the Northridge Serves partners are never on break from reaching and serving the neediest in our community. When you schedule an event with your group this summer, consider planning your backyard cookout around a time when one of our partners could use some extra volunteers.

Try trip to Mission: Share to help in the garden or soft clothing, or to Youth for Christ to help with a with facilities maintenance, or even a trip to our Irondequoit Campus to scrub out the trailers, and cap it off with a good meal together.

Monday, May 30, 2016

Diaper Drive

Youth for Christ is having a diaper drive in support of the teenage mothers who are a part of the
Successful Pathways program. 



Drop off diapers to 1 Favor St. any time until June 18th.

Monday, May 2, 2016

Collect Items Together



Do you lead a community group looking for a way to serve on your regular group night? Does your group have young kids? If so (and even if not), consider collecting items together for those in need. You can put care packages together for Supports on the Streets and Streets for Christ (email our rep. Dave for details via info@northridgeserves.com). Open Door Mission collects many items from food to linen to health supplies. You can even help stock Mission:Share's pantry or fill Youth for Christ's baby boutique. So get collecting for a greater purpose!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Grant Writing




Youth for Christ is looking to put together a grant writing team to help increase their funding so they can continue to provide and expand their Christ infused ministries for the youth of our city. Interested in learning more and joining the team? Email Anita at anita@browncroft.org.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Tours

As your community group kicks off for another year, consider getting your group to schedule a tour with one of our partnering agencies. A tour is a great first step to helping your group serve throughout the year. And why serve? Your group's service can help our partnering agencies make more and better disciples, and help your groupies grow too. Email any of these partnering agencies to schedule a tour.

http://northridgeserves.com/goodnews/

http://northridgeserves.com/compass/
http://northridgeserves.com/missionshare/
http://northridgeserves.com/yfc/

Friday, June 12, 2015

Grant Writing and Editing

Youth for Christ is looking for grant writers and editors to help them with their funding plan. They have multiple grants due, the soonest being due at the end of June. Can you help? This can be done from your home or on-site at YFC. For more details and to get involved contact Larry of YFC via email or phone (585-256-5050 x 16).

Monday, May 11, 2015

Organizing a Boutique Together












One Saturday in March, Youth for Christ had a spring cleaning day. Our community group volunteered to help organize toys and donations in the Baby & Women’s Boutique rooms. We found out about the opportunity through the Northridge Serves blog. Our contact at Youth for Christ was very friendly and great to work with. We spent a few hours sorting, arranging, and de-cluttering donations for the rooms. Our community group enjoyed the chance to work together on a project and help Youth for Christ provide a welcoming environment where young moms can come and find clothes or toys they might need.


~The Mapes/Bell Community Group

Monday, March 9, 2015

Spring Cleaning Day!


 Please bring the following items to help YFC beautify their space.
  • Trash bags
  • Brooms/dust pans
  • mops
  • cleaning solutions
  • paper towels

25 volunteers are needed, so this is a great opportunity for community groups and families.

When: March 21st
Where: 1 Favor Street, Rochester, NY
Time: 9:30am
 

Email Michelle if you're interested in helping!
 
 

Monday, February 23, 2015

New Volunteer Opportunities!

NorthridgeServes.com has been updated with new volunteer opportunities, like:

  

 Gardening with Mission:Share








PB&J Factories with Open Door Mission






Renovating Youth for Christ's Baby and Women's Boutiques





And many more...
Check them out!

***Now new opportunities are listed with a "Who" section that tells you whether it's good for groups or individuals and whether it's kid-friendly!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Mom-to-Mom Encouragement Breakfast

Youth for Christ is putting on a Mom-to-Mom Encouragement Breakfast on Saturday 10/25 at 10am for the women of Successful Pathways, and they could use help from community groups to pull it off. Please consider volunteering in one of the following ways:






As this is an event for moms, there will be many kids who need childcare. Your group can help provide it!










Breakfast and brunch foods are needed to feed 50 people. Think about your group making muffins or fruit parfaits for the event!








 Groups are welcomed to come setup for the event or tear down/clean up afterwards. Is your group available Saturday 10/25?










Do you have any ideas for goodie bags? You and your group can share your ideas and help create the bags.








Interested in helping to pamper the moms for the event with nails, facials and the like? Help set up a station!







If your group is interested in helping in any of these ways, please email Kerri of YFC or agencyrep.northridge@gmail.com.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Donations Needed

Youth for Christ is looking for items for their Successful Pathway's boutique. Here's what they need in addition to baby clothes (preemie to 12 months):

  • Hygiene products for babies to adults
    • shower products
    • bathroom needs
    • lotions
    • etc.
  • Household products
    • dish soaps
    • cleaning formulas
    • towels
    • toaster ovens
    • etc.
  • Children's picture Bibles and devotionals
Feel free to drop those items off to YFC directly, or email Belinda at agencyrep.northridge@gmail.com to coordinate a Sunday morning Irondequoit campus drop-off.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Baby Clothes Needed

Youth for Christ is in need of baby clothes (boys and girls, all seasons, sizes preemie to 12 months)! If you have any you are able to donate, please drop them off to YFC or email Belinda at agencyrep.northridge@gmail.com to coordinate a meeting time on Sundays at the Irondequoit campus to drop off the clothes. These clothes go to the young mom's (and their children) of the Successful Pathways program who earn boutique bucks by participating in programs and completing important tasks (such as getting a NYS ID, etc.). To learn more about Successful Pathways, take a look at the video below.



Friday, September 12, 2014

Thursdays After School

Youth for Christ is planning on having the young women of the Successful Pathways program meet Thursdays after school for a more casual group and gathering. It will be a mix of hanging out, scriptural/parenting  lessons, and snacks (not full dinner). If this at all interests you please let us know. The aim date to start is Thursday, September 18th. During this time they will need:

  • Donated snacks or dinner foods
  • Childcare help
  • Boutique workers
  • Transportation home for the young women

If you are not free on Thursdays but would still like to help out at Successful Pathways this fall, consider helping with their biggest need: boutique workers for each week to freshen up the shop. Also consider introducing your community group to YFC by booking a tour. 

Email agencyrep.northridge@gmail.com if you're interested and/or want more details.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Childcare Coordinator for YFC

Childcare Coordinator Job Description

Reports to Program Coordinator of Successful Pathways of YFC

Time Commitment
Weekly or bi-weekly involvement on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and some outside time necessary to restock daycare. Commitment needed for four months at a time. 

Requirements
Short orientation and tour of YFC with Program Coordinator

National background check ran by YFC staff.

Self-initiative, love for children, and finds joy in bringing organization.

Summary of essential job functions
The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for recruiting childcare workers and coordinating weekly schedules of volunteers and Successful Pathways events.

The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for general upkeep and stocking of daycare.

The Childcare Coordinator will manage the daycare during the operating hours for weekly Tuesday/Thursday night classes. (based upon availability).

The Childcare worker can make lesson plans, or set up schedules based on children’s ages if the Coordinator deems appropriate. 

What a ‘win’ looks like
When a Childcare Coordinator find they are increasing the livelihood and organization of the daycare system at YFC, that is a win. When the children are learning consistency through the work of the childcare workers and the young parents feel comfortable leaving their children each week, that is a win. Included in the win also is a fully stocked daycare that is child safe.



Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
  

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Reap and Sow Community Garden




YFC is hosting a Community Garden in Brockport, NY where volunteers are working with their young families to learn how to self sustain through gardening. Interested in gardening or have supplies to donate? Call the YFC office at 585-256-5050 ext 14 to learn more!

Boutique Manager for YFC



Boutique Manager Job Description

Reports to Program Coordinator of Successful Pathways of YFC

Time Commitment
Weekly or bi-weekly involvement in the boutique and some outside time necessary to connect with community. Commitment needed for four months at a time.

Requirements
Short orientation and tour of YFC with Program Coordinator.

Self-initiative and somewhat of a type A/Martha Stewart personality.

Summary of essential job functions
The Boutique manager is responsible for the sorting and inventory of current and new donations for both boutiques and general upkeep.

The Boutique Manager will coordinate volunteers for the improvement of the boutiques and manage them during the operating hours for weekly Tuesday night classes.

Provided much room for creativity in development of position based on applicant’s vision.

The Boutique Manager is responsible for making community connections with individuals and organizations who can donate appropriate items for the boutiques.

What a ‘win’ looks like
When a Boutique Manager is operating at full potential they are aware of all items in storage, what is necessary to collect in order for our participants to be best served. The boutiques not only look nice in appearance but are an enjoyable experience for all parties involved including volunteers and young parents shopping.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
  

Friday, June 27, 2014

YFC Is Excited To Share With You...



Project TIES. Hosted by Roberts Wesleyan Phi Alpha students and Successful Pathways of YFC, the collaboration provides a business venture opportunity for young women to design, create, and sell fashion accessories. Using donated men’s neck ties, the young women will transform them into beautiful accessories. In the process, creating educational opportunities for young impoverished women of the Rochester area. The end goal of Project TIES is to become a micro-enterprise, an innovative solution to help young women gain greater access to education as well as learn valuable job life skills.

We at Successful Pathways make it a priority to change our services depending on the desires of the participants and the funding possibilities. Knowing this, Project TIES will look different at various times throughout the year and will have diverse needs as it changes.

Currently, we are in the beginning processes of brainstorming programming, recruiting volunteers, and collecting men’s neck ties. We have the possibility of a great way to begin the project this summer (July 7-August 15) with 20 students but are also looking to plan for the upcoming fall, specifically for in school teenage mothers. If this sounds like a project you would like to be a part of, please contact Kerri (Kerri.Phillips@yfcrochester.org) to help out!