School-Based Youth Outreach

Members based in area elementary schools, middle schools and high schools
will serve under the supervision of a lead teacher, principal or
superintendent. School-based youth outreach members will provide a variety
of services such as tutoring, mentoring, parent involvement and developing
extracurricular activities (clubs, after school homework help, etc.).
Members will work directly with students and school personnel to identify
the most urgent needs and initiate programs to meet those needs. To serve
effectively, members must be able to listen, lead, and most importantly,
inspire young people to take an active role in shaping their own futures.


Early Education

Members serving in early education settings will help in preschool
classrooms by working directly with children and enhancing the quality of
care by increasing the adult-to-child ratio, daily routine and quality of
the learning environment. Members will also work with parents to ensure
the best educational experience for children. Other services may include
recruiting parent volunteers, setting up latch-key programs, coordinating
parent activities, organizing toy-lending libraries or parenting resource
materials, setting up field trips and other special events, and
coordinating opportunities for other community members — such as teens
or the elderly — to participate in preschool programs. Please read the
following descriptions for more details on each of the early education
service sites.

Parent Involvement

The member that serves in this position will assist BHK Child Development
with parent involvement efforts. This member will help with the
organization and execution of parent-child interaction activities, parent
meetings and/or parent education opportunities as well as the recruitment
and recognition of parent volunteers. This member will work as a team with
classroom and parent education staff and provide support with public
relations materials and monitoring attendance and overall satisfaction
with parent education opportunities. This position requires driving and
travel to various BHK sites (personal vehicle not required).

Preschool

Members placed in BHK preschool classrooms will spend the majority of
their time serving preschool-aged children to assist with improving the
child’s school readiness. Preschool- based members will also spend time
working with children with diverse disabilities, enhancing classroom
education.

Wellness

The member that serves in this position will be placed in the BHK Child
Development Board Wellness Department. This member will enhance the
preschool wellness services offered to Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw
counties by implementing preschool physical activities and classroom
wellness events. This member will provide support with the child obesity
prevention program and help to enhance health-related programs offered to
parents and children. This position requires driving and travel to various
BHK sites (personal vehicle not required).

Community Organizations

Members serving in this capacity will enhance community educational
experiences. The following descriptions provide more details on these
community service sites.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)– located in Hancock, Michigan

The member will assist in a variety of projects working with youth. The
member will serve with the High Five Mentoring program, a school-based
mentoring program, matching elementary student referrals to high school
mentors. In addition, the member will provide orientation, training and
support to the mentors, monitor activity logs, provide feedback and
administer evaluations. This position requires travel to and from
different high schools.

Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), Volunteer Outreach –
located in Hancock, Michigan

The member placed here will spend the majority of their time in service to
the elderly and recruiting volunteers — especially youth — to help
provide services. Members will work in the visiting program and help with
social activities such as holiday functions and parties, transportation,
and will recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to provide direct
services such as transportation, wood cutting, snow shoveling, etc.

Western U.P. Center for Science, Mathematics & Environmental Education
(WUPCSMEE)- located on Michigan Technological University’s campus in
Houghton, Michigan

The member serving at the center will assist in providing school‐based
and community education programming serving 19 school districts and
communities in Houghton, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic and Keweenaw Counties.
The Center facilitates partnerships that support local youth‐led
stewardship projects that meet a community need, which directly or
indirectly protect Lake Superior and its watershed. The member will assist
partner schools in implementing school-community projects, support
hands-on learning experiences for students, assist in leading field trips
for students and conduct a family outing program, as well as coordinate
science fair classroom presentations and after-school science programs.
This position requires travel to various locations among the 5 counties
served by the WUPCSMEE.