Girls Place, Inc.

Girls Place, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls of all racial, religious and economic backgrounds to GROW confident, strong, and independent in order to thrive in the world around them.

Website: http://www.girlsplace.net/support/volunteer

Contact: Tiffani Smith (Volunteer Coordinator), (352) 373-4475, volunteer@GirlsPlace.net

Address: 2101 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605

What they do: Girls Place provides After School, Athletics and Summer Day Camp programs for girls ages 5-18.

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers often participate in Girls Place programs as tutors, counselors and coaches for our children. Volunteering at the Girls Place is a great way to make a difference in a young girl's life.

The Girls Place is ALWAYS in need of extra helping hands. Volunteers should have a personal stake in the work they do here at the Girls Place. Volunteers are expected to:

* Observe children in educational situations and recreational play
* Engage in one-on-one relationships, providing hands on assistance to children in need of specific attention
* Aid in program planning and development
* Develop lasting friendships with influential and educational implications

Depending on the area in which volunteers choose to become involved, responsibilities will vary. However, volunteers are accountable for providing positive, enriching experiences that will enhance the experience of our girls.

The responsibilities of volunteers will depend on the area in which they choose to become involved in. Nevertheless, volunteers are accountable for providing positive, enriching experiences that will enhance the time the girls spend at the Girls Place.

Here are the steps to becoming a volunteer at Girls Place:

Step #1: Fill out and submit the volunteer form as an individual or as a group.

     Individual: http://www.girlsplace.net/volunteer-registration-form

     Group: http://www.girlsplace.net/group-volunteering

Step #2: Read the Volunteer Manual: http://www.girlsplace.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Volunteer-Manual1.pdf

Step #3: Watch the Online Orientation Video: http://www.girlsplace.net/support/volunteer

Step #4: Take the Volunteer Orientation Quiz: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R3NTJ8R

Step #5: Take a tour of the facility.

Step #6: Sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character and have a Girls Place staff notarize it.

Step #7: Set up your schedule with the Volunteer Coordinator.