Youth Emergency Service (YES) is a 24-hour emergency shelter for runaway youths and youngsters referred by Dept. of Human Services. The youths become residents of the shelter for up to 30 days. YES provide a range of services--around-the-clock protection, medical care, mental health service, just to name a few. The shelter is in need of volunteers to conduct evening classes for teens in drawing, painting, chess, arts & crafts, ceramics, yoga, cooking, sewing, poetry, writing, physical fitness, aerobics, dance, nature club, hair dressing, cutting, macrame, etc. Assist child care staff in various recreational activities

Requirements are experience/skills in any of the areas mentioned; child abuse clearance; criminal record clearance; over 18 years old; enjoy working with teens (male and female) in an emergency shelter.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Youth Service, Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54)

Contact Person:
Erin Kane, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

410 N. 34th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (See a map)

Directions:

YSI is located on 34th St., 4 blocks north of Market St.; one block south of Spring Garden St. From Schuylkill Expressway, take Spring Garden St. exit. turn right on Spring Garden St. Take Spring Garden to 32nd St.and turn left. Go on 32nd St. to Hamilton St. Turn right onto Hamilton; go two blocks to 34th & Hamilton. YSI building located at corner of 34th & Hamilton Sts.   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus 43, and 31, 3 min. minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Web Site: http://www.ysiphila.org