Leadership Edge Opportunities

For the Leadership Edge, you will need 100 hours that includes a combination of theory, ethics, and experience.  A minimum of 50 hours must be leadership experience.

Possible Citizenship or Leadership Edge Hours

Would you like to be a "Big?"  There are boys and girls in Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Gwinn, and Sands Township who are on a waiting list to become matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Imagine how you could make memories for one of those kids by volunteering to become a Big.  It only takes about four hours per month to make a big difference for one child.  Please call 906-475-7801 or visit www.bbbsmqt.org and be a hero to someone who will never forget.

Possible Citizenship or Leadership Edge Hours

Are you interested in being a "Lunch Buddy?"  Big Brothers Big Sisters is offering an opportunity for volunteers who can set aside a particular hour during the afternoon each week to mentor a local child.  Buddies meet during the child's lunch and recess period for games, tutoring, and fun at several local elementary schools.  Please call 906-475-7801 or visit www.bbbsmqt.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Possible Citizenship, Leadership, or Real World Edge Hours

Teaching Family Homes, a 31-year-old non-profit agency, is looking for students to tutor high school students who come from abused and neglected homes.  Tutors are needed Monday through Friday from 4:45-6:00 p.m. at 1000 Silver Creek Road (at the very end of Silver Creek Road).  If you are interested, please contact Rich Rossway at 906-360-6570 (preferred) or 906-249-5437.

Possible Leadership Edge Hours

Improve your public speaking and leadership skills by becoming a member of Toastmasters International.  This organization was established in 1924 and is known worldwide for its programs to help members develop the speaking, listening and thinking skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.  Visit www.toastmasters.org  for more information about this organization. The Superiorland Toastmasters chapter meets every second and fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Medical Center.  Contact Rich (rich.leinonen@gmail.com) or Gail (redskydiver@gmail.com) for more information about this local chapter.

Possible Leadership and Real World Edge Hours

The YMCA is looking for two leaders to help us with some youth sports this summer.  We are looking for leaders who want to build there leadership skills through teaching and coaching sports.  The sports we are offering this summer are lacrosse, flag football, disc golf, basketball, soccer, tball, tennis, karate, and gymnastics.  Most programs will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Leaders will be working with a YMCA coach and basically work as an assistant coach. 

This is a unique opportunity for students to learn and develop their teaching and leadership skills.  Become more competent as an instructor and work with youth from all ages and demographics in the U.P.

For more information, please contact John Leech at jleech@ymcamqt.org.  

Possible Citizenship, Leadership, or Real World Edge Hours

The YMCA of Marquette County is looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a swimming background to coach, teach, and mentor youth ages 6-12 for the YMCA Killer Whales in the pool.  The team begins Monday, October 1 and runs through March.  Practices are evenings Monday through Friday, usually beginning at 5:30 p.m. and running 1 to 1 1/2 hours, at the YMCA pool, NMU's PEIF pool, and sometimes at Marquette Senior High School's pool.  We'd like to have 2-3 volunteers to be able to work 1-2 days per week with our youngest athletes.  Volunteers will help improve swimming skills and building confidence in young athletes who are just starting this sport.  Much of the "practice" involves teaching through games and water play.  A background as a competitive swimmer or swim instructor is preferred.  If you are interested, please contact Matthew Williams, Director of Competitive Swimming at the YMCA at 906-869-5048 or mwilliams@ymcamqt.org.

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