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A Wonderful Opportunity to Mentor Children Who are Homeless!
ORGANIZATION: Chicago HOPES for Kids
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
Did you know that approximately 21,000 Chicago Public School students were identified as homeless during the 2015-2016 academic school year?
Chicago HOPES for Kids empowers these homeless students to succeed academically. With the goal of sustainability, Chicago HOPES for Kids collaborates with schools, shelters and communities to provide after school support for students living in homeless shelters throughout Chicago.
We are currently seeking volunteers for our Fall 2016 program! We ask that our volunteers commit to working with students on literacy, homework, and cultural enrichment activities at least one day per week for the length of one school semester. As we provide free training and support for all of our volunteer tutors, no experience is necessary!
Volunteering with Chicago HOPES for Kids will give you the satisfaction of helping and guiding a child's academic and personal development! If you're interested in volunteering or would like to know more about the program, please contact us at volunteer@chicagohopesforkids.org or visit our website at www.chicagohopesforkids.org!More opportunities with Chicago HOPES for Kids
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About Chicago HOPES for Kids
Location:
688 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60642, US
Mission Statement
Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services. With over a decade of service, we are the only organization in Chicago that provides educational and specialized support directly to children experiencing homelessness. We proudly serve more than 325 students and their families annually and look forward to many more years of collaboration with our community!
Description
Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential. Currently, our programs are in 10 shelters and community-based sites in Chicago! Neighborhoods we work in include: Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Austin, Englewood, South Shore, Back of the Yards and South Chicago.
Our Approach Makes a Difference:
- We Provide Encouragement - Children thrive with guidance from caring adults. HOPES volunteers encourage children to be self-motivated and embrace challenge.
- We Support Academic Success - Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling three-six months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the academic support needed to keep our kids on track.
- We Engage Families - Strong families foster strong kids. We teach parents how to effectively advocate for their children in the public school system to help them better support their children's academic success long-term.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
641 W. Lake St., Suite 200Chicago, IL 60661
DATE POSTED
September 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must commit to tutoring one session per week.