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Peace Corps · 7 hours ago

Youth Development Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Costa Rica - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

5+ years exp

Peace Corps is an organization that engages volunteers in community service, and they are seeking a Youth Development Facilitator for a volunteer position in Costa Rica. The role focuses on empowering youth through various programs and activities, promoting community engagement, and fostering supportive environments for youth development.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and facilitate programming in collaboration with partners on specific program activities across three project objectives

Working with classes, workshops, clubs, and similar spaces regarding life skills, girl’s empowerment, sports, arts, and/or recreation activities in the school and community

Promoting youth participation in community life by engaging them as leaders and participants of volunteer opportunities, service learning, and awareness activities in schools and communities

Promoting positive youth development and fostering a supportive environment for youth with parents and caregivers

Perform a participatory community assessment of resources and needs during the first months of service

Create a work plan for service in collaboration with school staff and community leaders

Support ongoing youth-oriented programs in schools and the community, bringing new ideas, approaches, and/or techniques to those spaces

Support the creation of new youth-oriented prevention programs in the school or community, coordinating with partners to ensure relevance and sustainability