My volunteer trip
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My name is Alicia Nickerson, I'm a stylist and salon owner in Silverdale, WA. A few years ago, I was introduced to the Justice and Soul Foundation through an industry related event, and I knew that one day, I would get involved in their mission to provide hope through vocational training for at-risk youth and those who have been enslaved sex trafficking.
The time has come for me to leave the salon in the hands of my capable staff for 4 weeks, in order for me to travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia and share my knowledge and experience to contrbute to a very worthy cause.
Funds raised will help with airfare and living expenses, as well as, possibly help offset the lost revenue of being away from the salon for 4 weeks.
Anything helps, and I am so grateful to anyone who feels compelled to contribute to the cause, and enable me to use my skills to change lives.
A little bit about the Justice and Soul Foundation:
MISSION:
Through our passion and expertise in the beauty industry, we provide hope through vocational training for at-risk youth and those who have been enslaved sex trafficking.
IN PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:
We have established the Kate Korpi Salon and Academy, a high-end western-style salon and academy currently staffed by western-trained stylists. These stylists are primarily from the United States and other developed countries, some full-time and some volunteer Guest Artists. The pricing model has been set to attract clients with the means to pay western prices (wealthy Cambodian women and expatriates, sympathetic tourists, and NGO workers). All profits from the salon go toward supporting the academy with the intention of creating a self-sustaining operation after three years.
Students are selected from partnering NGOs for the two-year program, which utilizes a modified version of Pivot Point training programs. Student tuition is provided through scholarships from the salon profits. Each participant is also paid a livable wage (plus shared tips) while they study so they can begin experiencing financial independence.
Ultimately, graduating students will move into stylist roles in our salon, other high-end salons, or open their own salons. Those graduating students that join the Kate Korpi Salon team will have the opportunity to become instructors as well.
Objectives:
Teach the fundamentals of cosmetology (hair, skin, nails and makeup), business, team building, and independent living for at risk youth and traffic survivors.
Build student esteem and confidence.
Help students learn life skills outside of work.
Create career paths and secure employment for graduates upon graduation.
What they are doing is incredible, and I am so excited to be a part of it.
The time has come for me to leave the salon in the hands of my capable staff for 4 weeks, in order for me to travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia and share my knowledge and experience to contrbute to a very worthy cause.
Funds raised will help with airfare and living expenses, as well as, possibly help offset the lost revenue of being away from the salon for 4 weeks.
Anything helps, and I am so grateful to anyone who feels compelled to contribute to the cause, and enable me to use my skills to change lives.
A little bit about the Justice and Soul Foundation:
MISSION:
Through our passion and expertise in the beauty industry, we provide hope through vocational training for at-risk youth and those who have been enslaved sex trafficking.
IN PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA:
We have established the Kate Korpi Salon and Academy, a high-end western-style salon and academy currently staffed by western-trained stylists. These stylists are primarily from the United States and other developed countries, some full-time and some volunteer Guest Artists. The pricing model has been set to attract clients with the means to pay western prices (wealthy Cambodian women and expatriates, sympathetic tourists, and NGO workers). All profits from the salon go toward supporting the academy with the intention of creating a self-sustaining operation after three years.
Students are selected from partnering NGOs for the two-year program, which utilizes a modified version of Pivot Point training programs. Student tuition is provided through scholarships from the salon profits. Each participant is also paid a livable wage (plus shared tips) while they study so they can begin experiencing financial independence.
Ultimately, graduating students will move into stylist roles in our salon, other high-end salons, or open their own salons. Those graduating students that join the Kate Korpi Salon team will have the opportunity to become instructors as well.
Objectives:
Teach the fundamentals of cosmetology (hair, skin, nails and makeup), business, team building, and independent living for at risk youth and traffic survivors.
Build student esteem and confidence.
Help students learn life skills outside of work.
Create career paths and secure employment for graduates upon graduation.
What they are doing is incredible, and I am so excited to be a part of it.
Organizer
Alicia Nickerson
Organizer
Silverdale, WA
