We are looking for 1 or 2 vibrant, creative, imaginative, high-energy college-age women with a heart for middle school girls, a relationship with Jesus, experience in youth work, education or recreation, creativity, imagination, and a passion for growing capable, confident, compassionate teens. M.A.D. Club (making a difference) is a Mon-Thurs (2:30-6:00pm) after-school drop-in program for Elk Rapids 6-8th grade girls.
Openings 2-4 afternoons/week 2:30-6:00
Starting at $18/hr.
Responsibilities include helping with games & activities, homework/tutoring time, with “campfire” discussions and community service projects
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We Might Be Looking for YOU!
Our after-school drop-in club
for 6-8th grade girls
Once girls are registered they can come any days they want!
Athletes can come part of the day -- before or after practice!
2023-24 program
starts Sept 6!
What's it look like?
Monday-Thursday (when school is in session)
after school (approx 2:45) - 5:30pm
in the Right Tree/MAD Club building
400 E. Third St., across the parking lot from Elk Rapids Bible Church,
(the church behind the high school soccer fields)
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Each day includes time for
Snacks
Game& activities
Homework
Discussion/"campfire" time
Community service projects
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Programs are supervised by Right Tree staff
supplemented by community volunteers
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As with all Right Tree programs, MAD Club is available on a donation basis -- families pay what they can toward covering the $6.25/day cost .
Girls can participate regardless of a family's ability to pay
No one is ever turned away for financial reasons.
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In several recent surveys, Elk Rapids students have listed, "a safe place to do homework with my friends," as their #1 after-school desire. The regional Youth Needs Assessment conducted by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation identifies mental health, academic stress, mentoring, tutoring and after-school recreation as high priority needs for teens.
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The positive effects of phone-free time as well as the value and life-transformational potential of safe, supportive, encouraging after-school programming is well documented. The 3-6pm block is a critical time for teens and the desire to fill those hours with healthy activities has been shared by ER teens and school administrators alike.
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Right Tree is moving proactively to address these five areas with MAD Club, our newest program addition in speaking possibility, potential, encouragement and hope into the lives of Elk Rapids middle school girls.
MAD Club partners fun & challenge with academic support, discussion, sharing & teaching, and vibrant, entrepreneurial community service projects as we work to support and encourage girls in the Elk Rapids community.