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Reading to End Racism in Yonkers
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer New York!
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7 people are interested
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, participate in a 2 hour training session for Reading to End Racism, a volunteer-centered program of the YWCA of Boulder County that aims to empower and educate elementary and middle school students on the topic of racism. Using literature to end discrimination and bullying, volunteers will be equipped with literary resources, tools and knowledge to give their students (or youth groups, after -school program participants) confidence to stand up to peers in the face of racism and to encourage peaceful relationships among students. Who should participate? People interested in the topic Educators Counselors Scout leaders Youth groups Teens More information about the program can be found here. This opportunity can be found at: http://www.volunteernewyork.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a07F000000fTOOM Join us for this MLK Day project and learn ideas about bullying and racism to take back to your group. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service brings together hundreds of volunteers in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam for service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions. Join us and make this a day on, not a day off. http://www.volunteernewyork.org/mlk #MLK2015
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About Volunteer New York!
Location:
220 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591, US
Mission Statement
We make volunteering easy in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam.
The mission of Volunteer New York! is to inspire, mobilize and equip individuals and groups to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits and strengthen the quality of life in our community.
Description
We provide opportunities for adults, youth, business, and nonprofit organizations to connect and volunteer together to address pressing community needs. People who volunteer with our partners provide critical services to those in need and gain valuable skills that make them better leaders, employees, and more informed and engaged community members.
Regardless of your age, availability, or interests, Volunteer New York! helps you find a way to give back to the community throughout the year. So take the challenge. Be the Change. Volunteer.
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1 Larkin CenterYonkers, NY 10701
DATE POSTED
December 18, 2014
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