Girl Scouts of Northern California

Girl Scouts of Northern California

4825 Old Redwood Highway

Santa Rosa, CA95403

(707) 544-5472

PURPOSE:

The Outreach Special Project Intern will work to oversee two very special outreach Girl Scout troops, The Mariposa Project at Sierra Youth Center & the Uniquely Me Program at the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall. This is a rare opportunity to positively impact the lives adolescent girls, providing a positive role model and by leading meaningful and fun projects and activities. The interns will also assist with planning, purchasing of supplies, leading and evaluatingtheprogram and attending field trips.

SonomaCounty girls who commit crimes or fail to adhere to probation agreements may be sent to Sonoma County Juvenile Hall. Upon release from Juvenile Hall, some of these girls have a hard time following the rules of probation and participating in house arrest has been unsuccessful. For these girls, there is the SierraYouthCenter (SYC). The girls at SYC have made some unfortunate choices early on that have greatly affected their lives. Sierra is a structured residential ranch/camp for teenage girls* (14-17 years old) located at the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall facility. The average stay is seven months followed by a minimum of a three-month aftercare program. Currently SYC is girls-only with accommodations for twenty girls. Almost every girl at Sierra joins Girl Scouts voluntarily. Girl Scouts of Northern California goal is to encourage, support and help the girlsat SierraYouthCenter learn how to make positive, healthy choices that will enable them to lead more successful lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.AdministerGirl Scout troop program specifically designed for girls in detention centers.

2.Ensure that all programs reflect the interests, values and needs of different races, cultures, religions, and the disabled as well as reflecting the Girl Scout program.

3. Maintain a positive, communicative relationship with the girls, County staff and Girl Scout staff.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

1. Attend quarterly Girl Scout leader trainings and support meetings.
2. Develop lesson plans for weekly one-hour meetings.
3. Organize supplies needed for activities.
4. Arrive at sites early to set up for activities. Stay until everything is cleaned up.
5. Lead impactful lessons, discussions and activities while maintaining an engaging, respectful environment
6. Follow the rules and regulations of Juvenile Hall and SierraYouthCenter
7. Assist with community service projects and field trips (usually once every other month).
8. Complete evaluation tools and reports about progress of the troop

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Dependability.
2. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to work with adolescent youth, especially those with challenging life situations.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to work cooperatively to develop long-range plans.
6. Ability to successfully collaborate, plan, and run the youth programs with a partner.
7. Automobile available as needed, valid driver's license, and insurance.
8. Agree to be fingerprinted through the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department.
9. Knowledge of Girl Scout program helpful, but not required.
10. A commitment to serving the needs of diverse communities and children living in challenging circumstances.

For more information, call Sandy Miles at 524-9214.

August 2008