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59 people are interested
Summer Arts and Recreation Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Chelsea 3 "I Have a Dream" Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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59 people are interested
Expose a child to the world of music, dance, fine arts, drama, and sports through on site activities. You will have the opportunity to help Dreamers cultivate talents and discover new pastimes and hobbies. Participate in their growth and progress and they develop their skills. The children's enthusiasm makes for a fun and truly satisfying teaching experience.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their interests and talents to the program.
Activities could include but are not limited to: voice, dance, musical instruction, theater, visual arts, soccer, martial arts, etc.. We invite you to discuss your ideas with us to help create a meaningful experience for both you and the children. Please be sure to fill out the "Help Us Get to Know You" form, where you can describe your interests.
Arts and recreation volunteers will lead activities related to their interests and talents. They will work with first and second-graders. Examples of activities include but are not limited to theater, voice, dance, yoga, sports.
This activity will occur between 12:30 and 1:30pm Monday-Thursday from July through August.
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About Chelsea 3 "I Have a Dream" Foundation
Location:
322 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Chelsea 3 "I Have a Dream" Program is to imbue children with the knowledge, intellectual curiosity, and fortitude to reach their potential. Two consecutive classes of first grade children living in the Elliott-Chelsea housing development have the opportunity to participate in the "I Have a Dream" Program. This comprehensive after-school program fosters academic, creative, civic, personal, and social development. We provide Dreamers with tutoring, remedial instruction, arts and recreation activities, mentoring, and mental health services. Recognizing that family and community involvement is crucial to a child’s success, The Chelsea 3 "I Have a Dream" Program offers a network of support and services for families. Family members are encouraged to be active participants and work closely with the "I Have a Dream" staff. A diverse group of volunteers and interns bring their strengths and passions to the program.
Description
In 1981, entrepreneur Eugene Lang made an historic speech, giving birth to the "I Have a Dream" Foundation. As he prepared to address students at the East Harlem elementary school he had attended fifty year earlier, the school principal informed him that three-quarters of the student body would probably not graduate from high school. Lang mounted the podium and surprised the audience with an impromptu promise to provide college tuition for every student who graduates high school. The implications of this amazing plan reverberated across the country, and "I Have a Dream" programs multiplied. There are currently 200 programs in the US and two in New Zealand. Programs very in size and structure and have their own sponsors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PS 33281 9th Ave, at 26th StNew York, NY 10001
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2005
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A