Volunteer Job Description: Youth advisor

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Goal:

To promote the spiritual growth and transformation of the youth of ______. Youth advisors engage in a ministry with youth that emphasizes fun, religious identity, community, and the democratic process.

Time frame:

As an advisor, you commit to serving as a part of a advising team for year. Advising teams divide up weekly responsibilities so that you will be with the youth approximately one in two Sundays. In addition, advisors typically participate in one to three weekend retreats and/or district conferences ("cons"), or youth/adult development conferences each year.

Statement of Accountability:

As an advisor, you report to and are supported by the Director/Minister of Religious Education. Additional support comes from Parish Minister. You are ultimately responsible to the Board of Directors and to the congregation.

Responsibilities:

Nurture the spiritual growth and transformation of youth in cooperation with their parents/ guardians, and the rest of the church community.
Assist and support youth leaders in planning and carrying out the youth program.
Attend to your own personal spiritual growth and transformation by attending worship services and other UUSG programs.
Have fun!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Commitment to the spiritual growth of youth, and the ability to see the inherent worth and dignity of every young person.
Ability to work as a part of an advising team.
Basic knowledge of what it means to be a religious liberal, a sense of your own liberal faith.
Your own social and emotional support network.

Benefits and opportunities:

Regular opportunities for additional training in-house, and through district events.
Opportunities to attend district and continental trainings.
Opportunity to get to know the youth of _____.

All volunteers who work with minors must agree to and sign the Code of Ethics.

Reference checks may be requested of volunteers working with minors.

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