About
Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a transformative program that fundamentally changes the lives of the young people who were once in the child welfare system. Throughout the week, youth will participate in activities to enhance their abilities to both obtain a job and strive to keep one. They will prepare a resume, learn interview skills, workplace essentials, and then practice their learned skills. Volunteers are invited to share their own experiences with youth and we encourage you to engage the participants with continuous questions. Members of our BTG staff will be available throughout the week to offer additional support.
Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens Aug 1, 2019 12:00pm
Registration Closes
24 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
18 and up
Requirement Details
Some opportunities require presentations to be created by the volunteer. Please review all descriptions carefully.
Parking Details
Volunteers can park in the lot behind our building. If the lot is full, there is free street parking on either side of the building and a pay lot ($5 all-day) on the West side of Park Avenue.
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Shifts (8)
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Resume Building Presenter | 12:00pm (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | The purpose of the “Resume Building” workshop is to assist youth in creating a resume that accurately and professionally reflects their skills, experience, and objectives. The goal of this workshop is to provide young people with a tangible takeaway to aid in their job search. More than the resume, this... | 1/1 | Over |
| Resume Building Supporter | 12:00pm (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | The purpose of the “Resume Building” workshop is to assist youth in creating a resume that accurately and professionally reflects their skills, experience, and objectives. The goal of this workshop is to provide young people with a tangible takeaway to aid in their job search. More than the resume, this... | 4/4 | Over |
| Work Ethic & Etiquette Presenter | 1:45pm (MT) | 2:45pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | 1/1 | Over |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Professional Dress Presenter | 10:45am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | After the resume, the interview is the first real impression that a young person can make on their potential employer. The purpose of this session is to cover the basics of professional dress – why it matters, how it varies depending on the job you might be applying for, and... | 1/1 | Over |
| Professional Dress Supporter | 10:45am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | Dress in attire as you would for where you are currently employed. Volunteer will explain their current role, where they work, how their dress has altered from job to job based on their career experiences and support the lead presenter. | 4/4 | Over |
| Ross Shoppers | 12:30pm (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 1543 Stout Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Please wait for group just inside the front door | The purpose of the Ross shopping trip on 16th Street Mall is to support young people in finding interview-ready attire. It doesn’t always happen, but we have had a number of young people who had never experienced picking out their own clothes before this. The goal is to have each... | 3/4 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Mock Interviews | 10:15am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | The mock interview portion of the week is designed to help young people practice their interviewing skills and to have the opportunity to get feedback in an environment where the stakes aren’t so high. This can be an intimidating workshop for young people, but the feedback from previous weeks is... | 9/10 | Over |
| Successful Interviewing Presenter | 9:00am (MT) | 10:15am (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, Colorado 80205 | The purpose of the “Interview Prep” workshop is to help to prepare young people for successful interviewing – from arriving on time, to a good first impression, to eye contact and a can-do attitude. We want this workshop to help young people identify themselves with their strengths. Interview prep will... | 2/2 | Over |
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