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The Gifford Youth Activity Center, Inc . — Frontline-GYAC <br /> Indian River County Children ' s Services Advisory Committee <br /> Academic Enhancement : Not only do participants identify their academic goals , but also they <br /> firmly established their "why" for improving their performance . In addition, volunteers and staff <br /> help with homework and classroom projects and tutorial services are provided to each <br /> participant . Pre -vocational and career development is also an integral part of the program . <br /> Well -Rounded Development : Our youth must be equipped with all the skills to live a health, <br /> happy, and prosperous life . For this reason, there are opportunities for physical/health <br /> development such as recreation , sports , fitness and health activities . Also , participants are <br /> encouraged to include leisure activities in their Success Plan, along with activities that <br /> development their talents . And , all important to teens , lots of social opportunities are offered to <br /> help them develop their social and relationship skills . <br /> 4 . List staffing needed for your program , including required experience and estimated <br /> hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section <br /> should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative <br /> Worksheet) . <br /> This application request an additional fiill -time counselor to add to the existing staff of one <br /> Program Director Counselor and one part-time counselor. Volunteer are crucial to the success of <br /> the program and assistant Board Member, career mentors and program aides . At present, the <br /> number of volunteers is 5 and the average number of hours volunteered per month is 20 . <br /> 5 . How will the target population be made aware of the program ? <br /> The targeted population will be made aware of the program via the Youth Summit, court system, <br /> sheriff, a radio talk show, basketball tournament, the school district, social workers , counselors <br /> guidance , deans , school resources officer, and faith based organizations and by word of mouth . <br /> 7 <br />