Majority of child and youth programs set
to partner with children of military families are (listed as located in Nevada): Nevada Army National Guard and Reserve, Boys & Girls
Club, State of Nevada Education Department, American Legion, and Nevada
National Guard Family Programs Office, National 4-H Headquarters
The Boys and Girls club of America, Youth
programs for the state and National Guard, and Nevada Registry. First the Boys
and Girls Club of America has a mission “To enable all young people, especially
those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring,
responsible citizens.” (bgca.org) and I’ve seen a majority of celebrates succeed
from this program. Providing children opportunity to get involved within the
community, a chance to give as well as learn other skills other than academics
that can help their play and recreation skills. Many of the jobs offered begin
from recreational assistant up to program director. The degree of skills needed
to fulfill these rolls varies. I have had the pleasure of working on a military
installation as a program assistant first before moving up to a trainer for the
child development section. Boys and Girls clubs are often found across the
nation however, to apply to these jobs the options are to view them online on
their website or apply on a different website for working with children of
military families on the military installation. Working as a program assistant
for the boys and girls club of America sparks my interest because these are one
of the programs that I know local communities support with donations for games,
youth sports, equipment, uniforms and community service.
The next local community program I notice
in the state of Wyoming where I currently working for military training is the
National Guard Youth Programs along with National Guard Youth Challenge. The
mission is geared towards “the growing dropout crisis and its impact on our
nation's youth, economy and national security. We assist adolescents who drop
out of school with the opportunity to improve their life skills, education and
employability, creating the next generation skilled workforce in America. Our
efforts are directed primarily toward developing, supporting and enhancing the
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program.” (www.ngyf.org)
You may also get involved as a volunteer. I see this as another interest
because I was unaware this program was set to help children continue their
education. Currently in Nevada, the state I reside in the school district is
rated at the bottom of the top education list because of high school students
dropping out. I see this program benefiting the community by encouraging young
high school students to stay in school and get an education.
Lastly Operation Military Kids is set to
focus on “focuses on those young people whose parents are in National Guard or
Reserve units being called up in increasing numbers for extended assignments in
support of the global war on terrorism. While these youth do not necessarily
relocate, their lives are changed dramatically when a parent suddenly leaves
the family through being mobilized or deployed for potentially dangerous
assignments.” (https://www.unce.unr.edu)
I believe these jobs are volunteer, however I see the importance of contacting
their representatives on finding out more information to get involved. I
believe the only skill you need to have to volunteer is the desire to help the
military community and reaching out to support military families.
http://www.bgca.org/meetourpartners/Pages/MilitaryPartnership.aspx
5 comments:
I see that you have picked some wonderful agencies to link. I am a big fan of the Boys and Girls CLub as well as the Youth Challenge Program that we have in our area. Both organizations have access to young children who are disadvantaged and can teach the necessary skills to apply themselves in life. It teach structure, respect, and routine.
Aloha Ms. Jay!
I just love working with BGCA and 4-H programs. I do miss my clubs and the children that I had in the various clubs I ran. I try to implement some of their programs and activities for my pre-K classrooms just as a introduction to these wonderful programs. Most of these kids continue to participate in the school age program so they have something to look forward to. How long have you been a trainer? What other positions have you held with working with military child care programs?
Aloha Ms. Jay!
I just love working with BGCA and 4-H programs. I do miss my clubs and the children that I had in the various clubs I ran. I try to implement some of their programs and activities for my pre-K classrooms just as a introduction to these wonderful programs. Most of these kids continue to participate in the school age program so they have something to look forward to. How long have you been a trainer? What other positions have you held with working with military child care programs?
Jeanneth,
I am so glad that you mentioned the boys and girls club, because I really think programs that deal with youth especially at a young age should be commended. The lack of youth support is sad. I do believe we need to keep youngsters busy and doing positive things so that going down the wrong path won't happen or rather it would be less of that. I really did not know the National Guard had a youth program that worked with the dropout crisis and the nations youth and security. I think that this heavy structure is huge and crucial. You really picked some good ones!
Jeanneth you picked some good programs and organizations. The boys and girls club is something that I believe is super important to our youth so many times children end up being looked over or neglected is sad. Programs like this ensure that children know they matter. I had no idea that the Navy had a youth program. Again the structure that they are implementing sends volumes and also working with the drop out rate is good as well. I think you picked some very good organizations this week!
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