Summer Program Group Assistants (East Harlem)

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Harlem RBI, an award winning youth development program, is seeking volunteers to serve as group assistants at our summer program for students in grades 2-5. Harlem RBI's summer elementary program provides youth with a full day of educational, enrichment, and baseball activities, designed to foster a positive learning environment and prevent summer learning loss. Summer program group assistants provide support to program staff during lunch, enrichment games and outdoor activities. The ideal candidate is passionate about youth development, has experience in education-based and/or recreation program(s), and has the ability and desire to engage elementary school youth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with program staff to coordinate, organize and facilitate group games and activities;
• Assist during lunchtime supervision;
• Serve as a positive role model;
• Provide individualized attention to participants;
• Celebrate success and progress of youth.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with elementary school youth;
• Possess creativity, enthusiasm and patience;
• Have previous experience in education-based and/or recreation program(s) (a plus);
• Have the ability and desire to engage youth in a low-income, urban community;
• Are willing to be coached and give and receive feedback;
• Enjoy working as part of a team;
• Are at least 16 years of age;
• We require a commitment from July 2 nd to August 15 th.

Hours: At least 4 hours per week (2-hour sessions, two days per week). Monday-Thursday, 12:00-5:00pm.

How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out an application at www.harlemrbi.org. Please email Volunteer@Harlemrbi.org for more information.

Harlem RBI provides equal opportunity for all volunteers.