 
Project Transformation is now accepting college intern applications for Summer 2010!!
This program is for college students who have completed at least their freshman year of college and are seeking a summer of hands-on ministry working with children and youth from low-income neighborhoods. The summer internship pays $2500 and offers room, board and a $1250 educational voucher at the completion of service.
One year internships are also available for recent college graduates who are interested in spending a full year working with underserved children and building leadership skills.
Applications are available at www.projecttransformation.org. Applications received before March 15 are given priority!
547 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75023
www.projecttransformation.org
214.946.3600
Executive Director: Eric Lindh, lindh@projecttransformation.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Janalee Shadburn, shadburn@projecttransformation.org
Hours
After School Program: Monday-Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m.
Summer Program: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mission
Project Transformationis a nonprofit, Christian organization that provides ministry exploration and leadership development opportunities to college-aged young adults, and community oriented programs for children and youth living in low-income neighborhoods of North Texas.
Programs
- Young Adult Service Program: Provides leadership training and career exploration internships for young adults. Interns, in turn, implement academic and health programming for children and youth.
- Elementary Programs (entering grades 1-5):
- Summer: The children's summer day camp offers programming M-Th led by college interns. The primary component is reading. Each child is paired with a volunteer to read one-to-one each day. Other activities include fitness, visual arts and crafts, music, and theater.
- After-school: Project Transformation's after-school program is focused on academic education and health & nutrition education. Each child receives tutoring specific to his/her needs. The SMARTBody Obesity Prevention and Nutrition model developed by researchers at Texas A&M University provides fitness curriculum and evaluation. Nutrition lessons and healthy meals are provided by the North Texas Food Bank. Family participation is highly encouraged throughout the year. They are invited to attend monthly Family Fun Nights that include fellowship, food, games, and typically a performance by the children.
- Youth Programs (entering grades 6-9):
- Summer: The Project Transformation summer youth program is comprised of an 8-week day camp and one week overnight skills development camp, called Urban Camp. The mountain biking program sponsored by Trips for Kids and the Youth Service Fund will also provide weekly excursions for all sites.
- Year-Round: Five Methodist Churches in and around Dallas conduct after school programming. The youth program includes tutoring, reading, Bible study fellowship, and leadership development.
- High School (grades 11-12):
- Seeking & Serving: A one week mission opportunity for students completing junior or senior year of high school. Students can live and work along side college interns and participate in leading children's programs. Participants experience urban ministry hands-on.
Volunteer Opportunities
After-School Program
- Homework tutoring
- Help lead an Arts afternoon
- Be a recreation mentor once a week during sports time
- Teach a computer activity
- Special afternoon activity [from 4-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday]
- Help prepare the afternoon snack and share it with our kids, family-style
Summer Program
- One-on-one reading with children
- Host dinner for interns
- Sponsor/ chaperone a field trip, including transportation
- Do a special activity one afternoon with the kids [career exposure, a fun game, a special lesson, etc. This would be from 1-3 in the afternoon, Monday-Thursday]
- Coach a group in basketball, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, etc. [With elementary aged kids, the time would be 1-3 pm. For youth this activity time would be in the evenings.]
In-Kind Donations
- Computer/Technology Materials
- Art Materials
- Sport/Athletic Equipment
- Healthy Snacks
- Children’s Books
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