The Friendship Circle Mitzvah Volunteer Program (MVP) engages 6th and 7th grade youth in meaningful, hands-on volunteerism and community engagement. Volunteering with The Friendship Circle is a serious, year- long commitment—one that younger teens are generally not ready to make.
MVP youth receive sensitivity and general volunteer training, preparing them to become active community members and full-fledged FC volunteers. At the end of their training, MVP youth use what they have learned to plan a special community event for Friendship Circle families and volunteers.
All 6th and 7th grade youth must go through MVP in order to begin volunteering with Friendship Circle.
Through MVP you will learn:
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Appropriate conduct when volunteering.
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The importance of giving back to the community.
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Critical skills to effectively volunteer with children with special needs
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You will help coordinate and plan a culminating event for children with special needs and their families where you will have a hands-on volunteer experience.
The Spring 2025 MVP session dates are 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3. All sessions are Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 at the FC Office (2737 77th Ave SE Suite 101, Mercer Island, WA 98040).