WEST END HOUSE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CAREER & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION SCHOOL YEAR 2022

West End House Boys & Girls Club Career & Employment Program Application Summer 2023
Career and Employment Program Goals:
· To support youth in order to improve their future goals and provide pathways for success.

· To support youth to develop work readiness skills such as soft skills (e.g., problem solving, initiative) and career readiness skills (e.g., communication, working with adults).

· To provide opportunities for youth to practice, refine and grow skills in a safe and supportive environment.

· Youth become engaged in their communities by expanding their identity of themselves and how they see themselves in their communities.
Peer Leader Program Overview:
· Peer Leaders are 14-19 year old teens excited and willing to engage in a fun and exciting employment experience. 

· Participate in Professional Development Workshops: Topics covered include communication, networking, team building, etc. 

· Attend Supervisor – Peer Leader check in  

· Hours and Pay: 15 - 25 hours of work per week, hourly salary is minimum wage.

· Number of hours assigned are based on experience and age.
Job Description
As a Peer Leader, you will play a vital role in supporting the facilitation and execution of our programs. You will assist the Program Specialist and Program Director in the execution of their day to day responsibilities while simultaneously directing the activities of other members attending the program. Additionally, you will bring your passion for the subject area to the program design process and, leveraging your experience as an ongoing member of West End House programming, help provide research backed recommendations that guide program development. Peer Leader roles also include but are not limited to admin tasks for supervisor, supporting disciplinary actions, meal and snack support as well as resetting the room for next activity. Peer leaders are expected to always engage with youth, uphold and reinforce all WEH rules and be proactive when working. Peer Leaders are also always serving as a role model for other club members of all ages. Most importantly, be safe and have fun!        

Please review and complete the following information. Complete applications will include the following:

·         Complete general application

·         Essay Response

·         Resume

·         Must be fully vaccinated to be eligible for employment and must be able to show proof of vaccination
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*
Neighborhood*
Zip Code*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Parent or Legal Guardian Name*
Relationship*
Are you a citizen of the United States?*

YesNo
If not, are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

YesNo
What is your alien registration number?
Are you fully vaccinated?*

YesNoOther
Are you a student in a Boston Public School?*

YESNO
Are you a student in a GED or Alternative Program?*

YESNO
Name of School or Program: *
2023-2024 GRADE:*

9TH10TH11TH12TH
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Have you ever been employed by the West End House?*

YESNO
If yes, When and Where did you work?
Have you ever had a job before?*

YESNO
If yes, When and Where did you work?
Are you currently a WEH Club Member?*

YESNO
Do you have any programs/activities that may interfere with this job?*

YESNO
If yes, then what?

WHEN ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO WORK? PLEASE SPECIFY FOR EACH DAY MON-FRI*

	8:30 am - 1:00 PM	1 :00 pm - 5:30 pm	9:00 am -2:00 pm	2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Are you available to work on Saturdays 9am - 2pm?

YESNO
ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS:

Please type a response to the following question. (No more than 400 words – 12 point font and double spaced) Reflect on someone that has impacted your life in a positive way. How can that experience help you in the Peer Leader role?
Essay Response Upload*

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Resume Upload*

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AGREEMENTS & SIGNATURES:

To the best of my knowledge, all of the information I have included in this application is true and accurate.
Signature of Teen Applicant:*

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Signature of Parent or Guardian: *Required if Applicant is under 18 years of Age*

Clear
Application Check List:
·         Completed Application  

·         Essay Answer  

·         Resume 

·         Must be fully vaccianted to be eligible for employment

The sooner you turn in your required documents, the sooner your interview can be scheduled. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please contact Carleen Colin at ccolin@westendhouse.org or 617-870-7500.  
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West End House Boys & Girls Club Career & Employment Program Application Summer 2023

Career and Employment Program Goals:

Peer Leader Program Overview:

Job Description

Personal Information

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS:

AGREEMENTS & SIGNATURES:

Application Check List: