Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization that is located in many of the southern states of the United States. This was my favorite employer because of how big of a difference a person is able to make in a child or teens life. The organization works with troubled teens in a various types of settings. There are special houses that are called “safe places” which are homes for runaway teens, residential programs, foster care, transitional living, intensive in home treatment etc. The organization basically strives to make lives of children and teenagers successful. This was my number one choice because it would give me the satisfaction of working closely with teenagers and really making a difference in their lives. The workers provide anything from mentoring to brining every day essentials that a certain child or teenager might need. To work for this organization you have to be extremely devoted as well as flexible. Working with young people requires a whole lot of time, consistency, and understanding. The only thing that can really draw you back from working for this organization is the time consumption that it may involve. You really have to put a lot of time into your work and be flexible; you may get a phone call to attend to your assigned family at anytime of the day or night. You have to be extremely committed to do this job, but the rewarding feeling after helping to change someone lives for the better is much more worth.
Youth Villages sounds like a great potential employer. I agree with you. This nonprofit organization sounds like they can make a real difference in an individual's life. Teens would be an interesting population to work with; especially troubled teens that find themselves in hard living and family situations. I found it interesting that you said the only drawback may be the time consumption that it may involve. This is a very devoted type of job. You should really know that you may have to give up some of your personal life for the job. However, this is all worth it to help change someone’s life for the better.
ReplyDeleteYouth Villages is a very great potential employer. I love what they stand for. It's a great way knowing that there are people who really cares about our teens. Being that many teens who runs away feel like they have nowhere to go, it feels really good that Youth Village accepts them. I also like the fact that they offer counseling which is always a good way for healing. Counseling not only helps them heal, but also provide them with confidence to face their fear and to know that there is a solution to every problems. My is quite different but in a sense a little similar to yours. I did the Mendez Foundation where they focus on educating kids and teens on drugs, alcohol, violence, and healthy food decision making, but they do not provide shelter and counseling for those in danger to what they kids get educated on. I'm really glad ou found a potential employer that you ar passionate about. Best of luck to you.
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