Volunteer with kids in an after-school program!

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OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

Do you like volunteering with kids? OpenWorld Learning (OWL) is a local non-profit focused on developing digital literacy skills, leadership, and a love of learning in students from low-income areas of Denver. OWL is seeking volunteers for the 2014-15 school year. As an intern you will teach computer skills to under-served students during the day at Ellis Elementary. OWL students use computers to develop personally meaningful research, multimedia, and computer programming projects as well as to complete school assignments.

HOURS

• Between 4-12 hours per week
• Site schedule as follows:
  • Monday through Thursday from approximately 3:00-5:45pm

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in youth development
• Understanding of or interest in the Denver Latino community
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn the curriculum
• Punctuality, flexibility, positivity, and patience
• Reliable transportation

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist Site Leader in running the OWL program and teaching curriculum
• Serve as a role model and mentor to OWL students by modeling a positive attitude, a healthy self-image, and creating an atmosphere of trust
• Learn and teach the OWL curriculum, including LEGO robotics, stop motion animation, graphic design, and web design
• Inspire students to develop personally meaningful projects
• Help create a fun environment by bringing new ideas to the site
• Demonstrate teamwork and people skills, including interacting with teachers and parents as needed