- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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39 people are interested
Prevent "Summer Slide" -- Join Summer Reading Buddies
ORGANIZATION: JCY-Westchester Community Partners
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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39 people are interested
Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Here's your answer. Join us this summer at our hugely successful Summer Reading Buddies at The Yonkers Riverfront Library.
Each volunteer is paired with a child in grades K-6 who needs your help to read better. We focus on helping them with their school summer reading lists. During your time with your "buddy," you will work with the children on their reading, pronunciation and comprehension.
Join us this summer and be a mentor to children in our community. You'll be happy you did.
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About JCY-Westchester Community Partners
Location:
30 South Broadway, 5th Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701, US
Mission Statement
The JCY-Westchester Community Partners’ mission is to enhance the educational experience of children in Westchester County through effective learning initiatives and the engagement of volunteer mentors
Description
JCY Westchester Community Partners is a division of Familly Service Society of Yonkers (FSSY).
Our literacy programs are based on the strong evidence that mentoring improves literacy. These intergenerational programs utilize the skills and life knowledge of our adult and student volunteers by putting it into service to help the children with the most need. Whether through mentors bringing their love of reading, experiences, and compassion to a struggling child, or supporting and educating the parents on the importance of education, our goals are always to break down barriers, improve our children's future, and enrich the lives of thousands in our community.
Our programs include SMART, Open Book, Holocaust Remembrance Program, Summer Reading Buddies, Reading Buddies After School, After School Programs and Intro2America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Riverfront LibraryLarkin SquareYonkers, NY 10701
DATE POSTED
May 19, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Four 2-hour sessions
- Patience and a sense of humor!