Youth Leadership
All youth have opportunities to plan and facilitate opportunities of their own ideas and to become peer leaders. Peer Leaders are a vital part of Safe Homes.
The role of a Peer Leader includes:
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Shape programming
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Ambassadors for the community
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Conduct Safe Homes activities.
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Meet weekly to discuss activities and to identify key themes/problems they feel the Drop-In Center should address.
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Develop and plan the Safe Homes quarterly schedule
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Provide peer support to other youth at the drop in center
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Receive extensive trainings and certifications
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Conduct trainings and presentations for community youth workers and educators