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10 people are interested
Fun With Books wants you to help children in North Chicago develop their literacy and a love of read
ORGANIZATION: North Chicago Community Partners
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10 people are interested
Fun with Books is a lunchtime learning opportunity designed to develop a love of reading, strengthen language and vocabulary, and enhance social emotional skills through literacy activities. Volunteers help facilitate the activities and interact with students.
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About North Chicago Community Partners
Location:
855 N. Skokie Highway, Suite D, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, US
Mission Statement
North Chicago Community Partners leverages a number of vital community partnerships and mobilizes thousands of volunteers to develop and implement their unique version of the "community school model" in North Chicago Public Schools. Through their model NCCP provides programs and support that complement classroom instruction, enhance student learning, strengthen school climate, actively engage parents and community volunteers, and address the needs of the whole child, all with the goal of increasing student academic achievement for all children in the community of North Chicago.
Description
The "community school" is a proven model for delivering not only quality education for students, but also enrichment, engagement and social service support for the entire school community. Since 2008, NCCP has strategically honed and enhanced its community school model, creating and facilitating programs, projects and events that truly address the unique needs of the North Chicago community.
Our model is efficient, effective and flexible, and currently provides support in the following areas:
- Extended Learning and Enrichment Opportunities
- Family Engagement, Enrichment and Education
- Student and Family Health, Wellness and Care
- Student Social and Emotional Support
- School Staff Hospitality and Care
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2833 Washington AveNorth ChicagoNorth Chicago, IL 60088
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Child Care
- Spanish
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- One or two times per week. 40 min-1.5hrs