Volunteer with Sweethearts for Soldiers

The Sweethearts for Soldiers organization is making a few changes that will make it easier for interested volunteers to get involved. Here’s the latest from Bari:

Hi Alumni,

The Sweethearts for Soldiers Organization is pleased to announce our NEW programs aimed at giving back to our military and their families. In an effort to utilize our talents to the fullest potential, we have decided to dedicate our programs to helping dependents of our active duty and reservists… AKA, their kids!!! In addition to our annual “Sweet N’ Your Day” gift basket give-a-way that we do for the female troops, we have added a Sweetheart Mentorship Program and have expanded on our Cheer camp program.

With the addition of these new programs, you don’t need to be able to jet set off on a two week entertainment tour anymore, you can participate in your own city or from your computer. It’s all about giving back in any way possible right? So, if you are looking for a new and exciting way to show our military kids that we care… email me Bari@sweetheartsforsoldiers.org to get a volunteer application.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

-Bari Yonkers-
Co-Founder
Sweethearts for Soldiers Organization

Sweethearts Mentorship Program

Purpose: To inspire and develop the next generation of cheerleaders and dancers by utilizing technology to mentor girls ages 13-18. To create a positive outlet for female military dependants who may be facing parental deployments, long separations or the daily strain of the military lifestyle.

Time Commitment: Estimated two hours per month

Your Mission
o Mentor a female military child for three months on cheerleading/dance related topics to include but not limited to: tryout tips, jump/kick tips, cheer hair/make-up tips, etc
o You must commit to setting up and attending either three 10 minute Skype sessions or three 10 minute phone calls with your Sweetheart mentee (one 10 minute session per month)
o Send out goal sheet to mentee, receive back from them and review their goals (we will provide the goal sheet template)
o Create a plan to help them improve their goals as related to cheer/dance
o Check special email weekly and respond to mentee’s questions (we will create an email for you – they will not have your personal email)
o Must commit to three month increment
o Send out Sweethearts fact sheet about yourself (we will create this for you)
o Represent the SFS Organization to the highest of standards

Sweet N’ Your Spirit Cheer Experience

Purpose: To inspire and develop the next generation of cheerleaders and dancers through an up close and personal, hands on cheer champ experience.

Time Commitment: This depends on size of camp, location and travel involved

Your Mission
o Conduct cheer/dance camp on military bases Nationwide and Worldwide
o Create a positive, encouraging environment for military children (boys and girls can attend camps)
o Represent the SFS Organization to the highest of standards