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14 people are interested
Reading Club Buddy
ORGANIZATION: Youth Learning Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Title: Reading Club Buddy
Minimum Commitment: 1 hour per week for a semester
Possible Volunteer Times: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 5:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supervise and engage with students one-one to help them develop their literacy skills by reading aloud together and participating a variety of literacy building activities
* Serve as a positive role model and as an adult who cares
* Discuss ideas, areas of concern, etc. with YLC staff persons
* Other duties as they arise and fulfill volunteer’s area(s) of interest/expertise
Skills and Qualifications Necessary:
* Ability to and interest in working with elementary school-age children
* Interest in literacy and enrichment activities
* A friendly and positive attitude
* Demonstrates responsibility, dependability, and consistency
Training:
* Preliminary Volunteer Orientation & "YLC Way" Training
* Other training sessions may be offered during your time as a volunteer
Accountability:
* Communicates with the Afterschool Program Manager regarding academic/disciplinary questions/concerns
* Communicates with Volunteer Coordinator regarding general inquiries, volunteer program evaluations and scheduling/task questions/concerns
Screening Requirements:
* Volunteer Application
* Criminal Record Check
* Sexual Offender Registry Screening
* Volunteer Interview
Benefits Offered:
* Supportive, flexible, and fun environment
* Free lot parking
* Experience for possible career development
* Documented volunteer hours for school or job if needed
* The meaningful opportunity to impact the life of a child through your essential volunteerism
More opportunities with Youth Learning Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Youth Learning Center
Location:
4471 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108, US
Mission Statement
Youth Learning Center provides unique academic and enrichment experiences for youth from underserved communities to inspire lifelong learning, social responsibility, and moral leadership.
Description
YLC is a youth-focused educational center operated by an organization that believes, as a statement of fact, that education is the beginning of freedom and that every child, regardless of economic status, race or class, is deserving of this gift of freedom. YLC's programmatic offerings are available to K-8th grade students in our after school Resources for Learning Program and Summer Discovery Academy. In addition, we also offer programming to high school students interested in STEM careers through our networking program called Two Degrees. Our growth-mindset focused offerings include learning through play, solving, and building in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fields, which include Video Game Design, Computer Animation, Chess, Robotics, Aeronautics, and many other areas relevant to 21st century skill advancement.We are proud to be a United Way Volunteer Center-Certified agency.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4471 Olive StreetSaint Louis, MO 63108
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour per week for a semester