Opportunity Details

Center Pole welcomes volunteers from all walks of life for all of its projects. Opportunities are located on the rural Crow (Apsaalooke) Indian reservation in southeastern Montana. Accommodations and food are offered in exchange for a full-time commitment for a period of time. Volunteers must be interested in learning about Native American culture in depth and in working hard on whatever project is available. Ground rules include no alcohol or drugs during stay and being flexible, patient and kind and not superimposing one's ways and beliefs upon a different culture. Having awareness of culture shock is a must and willingness to go without creature comforts a necessity. Signing a letter of intent and an agreement to follow the rules is required.To apply, send us an email of introduction about yourself. A background check may be required. Opportunities are also available to work on seasonal spiritual events as helpers and cooks. For those a cross-cultural training is required.

Opportunity Details

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Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	1	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers are the heart of One Degree. These mentors, ambassadors and teachers give up their free time to work with students that are quite often brushed aside in their communities or schools. In return for giving these young people direction and support, our volunteers experience first-hand what it means to make a tangible difference in the lives of students that may have been left behind otherwise.

What it takes:
Traditionally, our mentors are young professionals, but anyone who meets the following criteria is welcome to apply:

*Able to volunteer a minimum of one hour per month
*Patient, empathetic and considerate
*Comfortable with an online 1-on-1 mentoring environment

Important Note! While our mentoring often focuses on Maths and English academic support, you do NOT need exceptional skills in Maths or English, or previous mentoring or teaching experience to be a One Degree mentor.

What’s in it for you:
Our dynamic programme makes volunteering at One Degree a fun and stimulating way to spend your free time. You will be able to interact with people who share your passion. Participating in this environment will broaden your personal horizons as you make a meaningful impact and help to develop tomorrow’s leaders. You will also gain new communication skills that can be used in your business and personal relationships.

Opportunity Details

Volunteers will visit basic schools, high schools, shelters, community organizations, youth development groups and children in poor communities, split them into groups and organize a sports clinic (basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc) introducing a sport for about 45 minutes. After the clinic a meeting will be held to address social issues such as health, education, religious tolerance, social behavior, environment, pursuance of peace. These meetings will be in collaboration with a health and/or education expert. Together with the school, the expert will work out an agenda for the meeting. Volunteers may also support the organizations after-school tutoring programs

Organization’s Aims for the Placement

Begin to specifically target at-risk/underprivileged girls
Malaria prevention & awareness
Health and fitness education within the community and within schools
Address the level of technological education in youths in the area
Promotion of fair competition and tolerance among youths
Increase partnerships with other community organizations and businesses


Specific Tasks Identified

All placement tasks are flexible depending upon the needs and abilities of both parties.

To support organization in administrative task e.g. database management.
To identify funding opportunities and to develop grant proposals.
To lead sports clinics for youth and to use the clinics as an opportunity to teach topics in public health.
To conduct outreach to youth (ages 8-15) at schools and in the surrounding community.
To facilitate literacy and mathematics tutoring programs.

Skills/education/experience required

No prior experience playing sports is required, although the participant must have a passion for learning and teaching sports. Administrative, communicative and leadership skills are highly appreciated.

Support provided by Hoops Care International

The volunteer will receive a comprehensive orientation at the beginning of the program. The volunteer will also receive mentorship and be accompanied by educated health outreach professionals.

Other information, needs or requests

Volunteers can bring any sporting equipment (basketballs, volley ball, kick balls, nets, etc) as well as small games (board games, marbles, jacks, etc).

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
3-5 hrs	no limit	n/a	n/a
6+ hrs	no limit	n/a	n/a