SUFK -Worcester Info Session Power Point

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This is the slide show we use for our information sessions. It's specific to our program but easily adaptable.

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StandUp for Kids : 

StandUp for Kids Worcester

Information Session Overview : 

Information Session Overview Homeless, Street and At Risk Youth Why are we here? Our Youth at a Glance What do these youth do to survive? History of StandUp for Kids Homeless, not Hopeless – Video Programs of StandUp for Kids Street Outreach, Outreach Center, Preventative Programs History of StandUp for Kids – Worcester Street Outreach, Outreach Center, Preventative Programs What’s Next…. Ways you can help!

Homeless, Street and At Risk Youth Why are we here? : 

Homeless, Street and At Risk Youth Why are we here? Testimonials from current volunteers Why are you here?

Our Youth: At a Glance : 

Our Youth: At a Glance 1.5 million homeless and street youth in the United States More than 500,000 are below 15 36% of these youth have been on the streets for at least 3 years 20-40% of these youth identify as gay, bisexual, lesbian or transgender

What do these youth do to survive? : 

What do these youth do to survive? 650,000 of these youth must break the law to survive Panhandling Stealing Selling Drugs Prostitution

What we don’t know is hurting them! : 

What we don’t know is hurting them! G A B F D H C E

History of StandUp for Kids : 

History of StandUp for Kids The following video highlights the efforts of Rick Koca, founder of StandUp for Kids, and his efforts in San Diego, California http://www.aarpmagazine.org/people/rick_koca.html

Programs of StandUp for Kids : 

Programs of StandUp for Kids Street Outreach What is Street Outreach? What do Outreach Counselors Provide Youth? Volunteers receive training from StandUp for Kids founder Rick Koca.

Programs of StandUp for Kids : 

Programs of StandUp for Kids Preventative Programs Don’t Run Away Program Revamped and Re-launched in 2009 Outreach to Schools, Churches, and Foster Care Agencies

Programs of StandUp for Kids : 

Programs of StandUp for Kids Outreach Center Which Programs Have Outreach Centers? How are Outreach Centers Maintained?

History of StandUp for Kids - Worcester : 

History of StandUp for Kids - Worcester Founded in 2006 Initially a Foster Care Outreach Program Changed Focus in January 2008 to Street Outreach Began Street Outreach April 14, 2008 Became an Official Program November 13, 2008

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester : 

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester Street Outreach Every Tuesday Volunteers Allyson Trull, Matt Rubin and Chris Flagg conduct outreach.

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester : 

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester Preventative and Informational Presentations Periodically Volunteers and visitors await a SUFK presentation.

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester : 

Programs of Stand Up for Kids - Worcester Outreach Center In the Works

What’s Next? : 

What’s Next? Trainings and Meetings Volunteer Training Required for All Volunteers 2 Hours Outreach Training Required for those Wishing to Conduct Street Outreach 2 Hours Volunteer Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursday of Each Month All are welcome

What’s Next? : 

What’s Next? Paper Work and Forms Background Check

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions General Program Support

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Outreach Counselors

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Co-Director of Volunteers

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Co-Director of Fund Development

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Co-Director of Marketing

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Director of Program Support

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Program Support Financial Support Consider Joining Our Dedicated Team

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Program Support Supply Support Consider Joining Our Dedicated Team

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Program Support Help us get the word out! Consider Joining Our Dedicated Team

Ways you can help! : 

Ways you can help! Volunteer Positions Program Support Consider Supporting Our Dedicated Team Consider Joining Our Dedicated Team

Questions? : 

Questions? ?