It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re excited to shine light on a new, local non-profit — Rise Up Cooperative.

Rise Up volunteers teach life skills to at-risk youth (13-23 years old) through free virtual classes offered via Zoom on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Plus, there’s a mentorship program coming in fall 2021, family workshops, and seminars for parents or adults working with teens.

Some of the classes include:

Finance + money management
How to use public transportation
Communication
Emotional intelligence
Leadership skills
Conflict resolution
Time management
Health — first aid, nutrition, etc.

And those are just a few of the classes. If you think you can teach a useful skill, let co-founder Sandy Pricer know via email.

Sandy currently needs volunteers with the following experience:

Fundraising
Marketing background or know-how
IT + web design knowledge
Love for outdoor adventures

She also needs:

Volunteers who would be interested in teaching online and in-person classes (coming soon)
An attorney to sit on a Q+A panel in May
A location to borrow or rent for classes
Donations — money, school supplies, and snacks

Wondering how else you can help local youth? Check out these other organizations. 👇

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