Index

Save Our Children of Elyria

Address:

Organization Description: Save Our Children, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was formed out of the youth ministries of Asbury United Methodist Church (Asbury UMC).  Asbury UMC is the oldest historically Black church in Elyria and has, for more than thirty years, maintained a strong commitment to the well being of children and youth in the community.  SOC was incorporated in June 1996 and received its tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service in November 1997.  The goals of Save Our Children's programs are reflected in the organizational mission: to provide intellectual, social and spiritual enrichment to ìat-riskî children and youth.  

Save Our Children's After-School Program serves more than 55 children through an academically stimulating, arts enriched and socially supportive program.  Save Our Children's eight-week Summer Program provides exciting and enriching activities for 75 children and youth.  Additionally, the SOC Teen Youth Council empowers up to 20 pre-teen and teenagers to strive for excellence, make good choices, develop a strong vision for their lives and to give back to their community.  Save Our Children, Inc. is housed in the Asbury UMC, a small building adjacent to the church, which houses three classroom spaces and two bathrooms.  The program also utilizes space in the basement of Asbury UMC, next door.

Issue Area(s):

• Youth Services
• Education 

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Save Our Children needs a talented, motivated and organized individual to serve as the Summer Program Assistant.  Our Summer Program serves more than eighty children and youth (Kindergarten through early high school) and provides fun, engaging activities that promote the growth and positive development of all participants.  The Summer Program Assistant helps to prepare for, plan and facilitate a successful summer program by providing programmatic and administrative support for the program.  In particular, the Summer Program Assistant will help to administer the summer food service program, will facilitate the development and layout of the summer year book, will coordinate the planning process for the summer talent show, will work with kids as needed, and will provide essential administrative support to ensure the programís success. 

Internship Start/End Dates:

Application Process: Please submit resume and cover letter with references.  Please also include a brief statement (1 page) describing your vision for making a difference in the lives of urban children and youth.  Also, please describe your skills, gifts, talents, and abilities and how they would help you to be effective in this position.  Submit information via email to julianieves@comcast.net

Application Deadline:

Stipend Provided?: No

Housing Provided?: No

Hosted Bonners before?:

Service Opportunity

Service Opportunity Description:

Service Opportunity Start/End Dates:

Resource Opportunity

Resources Available: 

Back to Bonner Partners main page