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5 people are interested
Volunteer Opportunity (October 2016 - December 2016)
ORGANIZATION: Chicago Prize Hoops
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5 people are interested
Do you enjoy mentoring youth? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity but don't have much time to offer? If so, Chicago Prize Hoops (CPH) may have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
CPH administers an after-school program geared towards youth between 5th and 8th grade, and which consists of three key elements: (1) academic success, (2) mentoring, and (3) basketball training (please see our organization description for more information about each element). Our upcoming 2016 Fall Program will run from mid-October to late December, and we will meet with our participants two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
We seek volunteers who are willing to commit to one set day per week or every other week. The commitment would require you to volunteer your time with us from 5:15-7:15p on Tuesday or Thursday (depending on the day you choose). Volunteers work with our participants by assisting them with homework problems and facilitating various workshops as well as math and reading exercises.
However, the most important responsibility is mentoring our participants. CPH values mentorship because we understand the role it plays in promoting positive life outcomes that range from academics and community involvement to leadership and career development.
If you are interested in this opportunity, contact us today.
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About Chicago Prize Hoops
Location:
2157 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608, US
Mission Statement
Chicago Prize Hoops seeks to advance equal opportunity for all Chicagoans by providing youth in underprivileged communities with the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom, on the basketball court, and beyond.
Description
The vision of Chicago Prize Hoops is the alteration of culture found in underprivileged communities in Chicago, from one that sees a college education and positioning one’s self to join the professional ranks as desirable to a culture that sees it as expected.
CPH participants take part in a 10 week program, and they attend the program two days a week from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The CPH program consists of three key elements: 1) academic success, 2) mentoring, and 3) basketball training.
Academic Success: CPH staff and volunteers administer an enjoyable and stimulating academic curriculum that seeks to instill important values, habits and behaviors in our participants. Our curriculum rotates between Math, Science, English, and current events activities.
Mentoring: Our staff and volunteers take part in mentoring workshops to fully appreciate their roles as mentors. CPH values mentorship because we understand the role it plays in promoting positive life outcomes that range from academics and community involvement to leadership and career development.
Basketball Training: Participating in sports is associated with higher levels of academic achievement, self-esteem, motivation, and overall psychological well-being. The lessons and values learned from being part of a basketball team and taking part in basketball training are harnessed by CPH staff and volunteers in order push CPH participants to reach their mental, intellectual, and physical limits and beyond.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2157 West 19th StreetChicago, IL 60608
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Math / Science Instruction
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training