We have a program called Youth Healthy Relationships. The program is weekly for 8 consecutive weeks. The youth, ages 11 - 18, are there for 2 hours per week. They may be located in Polk county or even surrounding counties, such as Story, Dallas, etc. Plan for 4-5 hours daily when you volunteer for the total time spent. The location varies weekly as we meet in the places where the youth want to eat so we can feed them and/or we choose a local library room that's large enough for the group. You will receive the update 1 week before so you will know each week where you're headed.
As a driver, you will need to pass some background checks and will have to be clear on this background check for pedophilia or other sex-related crimes, you will have to have a clean driving record (we will check MVR and you will need to be willing to accept payment for the MVR check). You will need to have $100/$300 liability insurance and will need to have comp/coll coverage on your vehicle.
This program helps youth of color who are often children of Black women domestic violence survivors by giving them a knowledge base for healthy relationships, thereby aiding in CDC-encouraged strategies for prevention of future DV.
If you have further questions at any point in the process, you are welcome to reach out for additional questions at courageousaccess@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
