Raincross Chronicles
Raincross Chronicles
Youth Opportunity Center
The Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center is a teen Center under the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that works with teens, ages 12-22. Outreach workers guide these teens to become the best humans they can be through connecting them to local resources that are willing to impact these youths lives. This podcast is was first created during COVID, but has continued to become an outlet and voice for many staff, volunteers, and youth to participate and share ideas, perspectives on issues, and resources for the teens living in Riverside California. This podcast is for the world to hear! We hope you all enjoy. For any questions please reach out to the Youth Opportunity Center [email protected]
Grow Academy
What is Grow Academy? Let's hear from the Raincross Chronicles crew, who are hosting, and explore the opportunities available for teens in Riverside.
Dec 20, 2024
42 min
Raincross Chronicles
What are teens interested in now of days?
Dec 20, 2024
26 min
YOC Events and Teen Goals
Youth Opportunity Staff Ron, Sam, Brittney, and Isaiah bring in guest speakers to discuss the teen perspective.Programs are offered via in-person registration or online at Rivreg.org - Teens in Action- Riverside County Food Handlers Card- Step Up- Basics Of Ceramics- Woodshop- Young Money Makers- Success Stories- Neighborhood College- Cooking Coop- Volunteers - Teensgiving
Nov 5, 2024
18 min
Mentorship
Ron Delcid, along with guest speaker David Stewart, delve into the transformative role mentors play in shaping success. David shares his personal journey, from dropping out of school to ultimately achieving his dream of becoming a teacher. Their powerful message: "Chase your passion, not just a paycheck." Find what you love, and let that passion lead you toward fulfillment and purpose.
Sep 24, 2024
25 min
The art of effective communication
In this podcast, Natalie Contreras-Urita and Isaiah Carter offer valuable insights into fostering open communication, practicing active listening, and cultivating emotional awareness. They emphasize that both teens and parents can benefit from understanding that effective communication hinges on key elements to ensure messages are conveyed clearly and understood fully.
Sep 24, 2024
34 min
Overcoming change
Outreach worker Isaiah Carter brings Guest speaker Maria Rebecca Alvarado to share her experience as an immigrant learning to adapt from a third-world to a first-world country. Alvarado touches on the opportunities that are brought in the United states such as education and many more.
Sep 24, 2024
1 hr 10 min
Managing work and school
Want to learn how to manage work and school? Though it can be tough, balancing life, work, and school, listen to these to speakers talk about their trials and tribulations they've encountered on their journey to finishing higher education.
Sep 13, 2024
30 min
Youth and gangs
Teens go through a lot, a lot of change happens in teen years. Listen to an Advocate for youth that experience exposure to gangs, gang culture, and end up in the Juvenile Justice system.
Nov 23, 2022
13 min
Improving coping skills for teens
Are you a parent or teen that wants to learn about stress, and learning healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety?Take a listen to this episode to learn more!Music: John Carpenter Halloween Theme
Oct 4, 2022
26 min
DREAMS
Todays’ episode touches on a guest speaker whom has come a long way, a rising star that has talks about the ambitions and struggles of his Art career and life.
Sep 21, 2022
33 min
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