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Hello JFY Community!
Happy August! As the beginning of the academic year emerges, we acknowledge that this can present an array of different emotions. Some of you may be eager to reconnect with classmates and visit teachers from the previous school year. However, some of you may be wishing that the summer months were longer. There is no right way to feel! Reconnecting with friends prior to the start of school and securing a support system for the first few days back may smooth the transition back. Regardless, be kind to yourself as you adjust to a new routine in the next few weeks!
Readjusting your summer-to-school routine may be difficult, but here are a couple tips you could potentially implement to best support yourself in the new year.
Sleep is very important. Sleep deprivation can hinder your alertness and overall mood. If you are able to, we encourage you to go to bed just 30 minutes earlier in the next few weeks, so you can start a new habit before the school year. Hooray if you are already getting your 8 hours every night!
If you currently attend a public or charter school, you qualify for two FREE meals. We encourage you to take advantage of this and eat a yummy breakfast and lunch!
As the start of the school year approaches, we want to ensure that our JFY members feel readily prepared in every facet. Whether that is ensuring that your basic needs are met or you that you feel mentally ready to return to school, we got your back. We also have a plethora of upcoming community events near you if you want to unwind and connect with others (events are listed in lower section)!
Here are some valuable resources near you:
This is a great platform to find free meal distribution sites or food pantries near you. If you are currently in high school or a community college student, there is a resource for you.
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Free Meals at East Palo Alto & North Fair Oaks Libraries
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East Palo Alto Library: Mondays - Fridays 3:15 - 3:45
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North Fair Oaks Library: Mondays - Fridays 3:30 - 4:30
These organizations are committed to serving you with nutritious meals. Possible meals include hamburgers, tamales, pasta, and more!
StarVista offers amazing mental health services including counseling and crisis services. We encourage you to utilize the resources around you that best serve your needs.
Immigrants Rising - Various Deadlines
For a vast list of different scholarship opportunities, please be sure to visit Immigrants Rising's scholarship page. There, you will find many different scholarships to apply to, so go check it out!
10,000 Degrees Scholarship List - Various Deadlines
This is a great resource with an exhausted list of external scholarship opportunities with various deadlines. Visit the link above and their corresponding websites to learn more about eligibility requirements. As noted by 10,000 Degrees, most of the scholarship opportunities do not require a social security number.
College Board Scholarship Directory- Various Deadlines
College Board is a great tool for college planning, academic preparation, but also for connecting you with amazing scholarship opportunities! Be sure to browse their directory for specific requirements and deadlines.
Please find below some employment and volunteer opportunities to add more Transferrable Skills to your resume! Not quite sure what Transferrable Skills are? No worries, read all about them in our blog post linked here!
Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy working with youth? If so, this opportunity is for you!
Pal Center Youth Mentor
Youth Mentors (YM) is a part-time and grant based position. YM will work directly with an assigned group of approximately 20 students, to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised after-school program while acting as a positive role model, coach, tutor, and mentor. Youth Mentors must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the students they teach. A mentor’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, will be required in giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.
The YM is responsible for co-planning and implementing lessons that meet Pal Center and California Common Core standard requirements. Youth Mentors are responsible for preparing an engaging and creative learning environment, establishing a positive rapport with members, their families, co-workers, and preparing materials and supplies.
Click the link to learn more about this role's responsibilities and apply here!
Major Responsibilities:
- Carry out the mission, vision, and values established by the Directors in all job-related activities.
- Establish an institutional community culture of supportive learners of all programs
- Ensure all program operations are carried out in an appropriate, timely, and safe way.
- Provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised after school program while acting as a positive role model, coach, and mentor
- Always remain legally compliant with the organization’s bylaws and program rules.
- Responsible for preparing an engaging and creative learning environment and preparing materials and supplies for lessons.
Requirements:
- Youth Mentors are expected to actively work, monitoring members at all times.
- Assist in keeping the site clean, including cleaning tables, organizing supplies and sanitizing.
- Provides support for the daily snack/meal program including preparation, serving, clean up, and maintaining accurate meal records for daily reporting.
- Possess reliable transportation to and from assigned school site.
- Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in staff and member matters.
- Adherence to all organizational site policies and procedures.
- Appropriate and pre-approved authorization from the Administrative Office of ALL forms, activities, and permission slips.
- Any additional duties related to the after-school program as assigned.
Requirements:
- Experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment
- Strong Math and English skills (K-12)
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and classroom management
- Knowledge of G Suite including Google Meets and Zoom
- Avid digital workspace skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Docs, Databases, Canva, Adobe Suite, etc. (Training available)
- Leadership ability
- Sensitive to the cultural needs of the population served
- Outstanding organization skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Are you a former foster youth? Are you looking to enhance your career journey through an internship? Read on and see if this opportunity aligns with your values, passions, talents and goals!
STEP Intern
The County of San Mateo is pleased to announce the return of the Supported Training and Employment Program (STEP), a program for current/former foster youth ages 18-24. Youth in guardianship who meet the qualifications below are also encouraged to apply. STEP provides paid internships and employment skills training designed to introduce youth to the "world of work".
We offer STEP Intern positions in various Departments and locations throughout the County, such as, Human Services Agency, Human Resources, Parks Department, Health System, and more!
The program focuses on three primary areas:
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Job Readiness Skills Training: Training topics include understanding workplace culture, exceeding expectations, goal setting, presentation skills, business communications, and other tips to be successful on the job.
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Employment Coaching and Hands-on Paid Work Experience: You will be paired with a Job Coach to receive one-to-one guidance and support. Coaches help prepare you for your new job duties by modeling and teaching appropriate behaviors and skills. After shadowing your coach, you may take on assignments of your own. These hands-on assignments vary by department and provide you with an overview of the responsibilities of a specific county position.
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Transition Planning: The program offers transition planning services to prepare you for your future goals. This includes access to resources for information on colleges, training programs, and other vocations.
If this opportunity appeals to you, keep reading and apply here!
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