Youth Programs & Transformational Volunteer Opportunities

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The Amala Foundation inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with themselves and others, grow as individuals, and serve as conscious leaders in their communities.

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Upcoming Events at Amala

Youth-Led Community Circles

What: Join us for mindfulness, movement, and sharing circles facilitated by our Circle Up and Rise Up teen leaders!
When: Two 3-week sessions every Thursday evening: June 13-27th and July 18th-August 1st
Where: Amala Foundation

A great opportunity for anyone interested in experiencing the work we do at Amala. Come prepared to connect with yourselves and others. All ages welcome!

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The Power of Authentic Facilitation

What: Facilitation skills training for working with youth
When: July 5th-8th, 2019
Where: Leakey, Texas

This 4 day interactive and experiential training offers the tools and techniques for expanding skills and understanding required to be a truly impactful facilitator of youth development programming.

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Amala Teen Summit

What: 7-day residential retreat offering diverse youth an encouraging space to gather, connect, and grow
When: August 4th-10th (Application deadline July 5th)
Where: Texas Hill Country

We’ll grow through challenge adventures, expressive arts, mindfulness activities, sharing circles, nature, movement, and play! Join other amazing teens who are ready to learn, stand up and just be themselves.

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Rise Up: Youth Leadership Development Program

What: A safe, nonjudgmental space for youth to express themselves and connect with others from different schools and neighborhoods
When: Every other Thursday evening during the school year
Where: Amala Foundation

Rise Up is a 9-month program for emerging teen leaders ages 14-18 to gain leadership skills through interactive activities, mindfulness experiences, and sharing circles. Fall 2019 registration is now open!

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