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Summer Mentor for Youth in Austin
ORGANIZATION: Chicago HOPES for Kids
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 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.
Our after-school program is an opportunity to provide academic support, and build relationships with children K-5 who are experiencing homelessness. As an after-school volunteer you will empower students through learning, and have fun along the way! Volunteers assist in facilitating our easy-to-follow curriculum . The curriculum includes:
Literacy support
Active Play
Enrichment activity (a read aloud, paired with a corresponding activity)
Volunteers will work with 1 to 3 children at a time depending on the number of students at the site.
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!
Time-Commitment
The program takes place in one of our partnering shelters for a designated two-hours, Monday-Thursday. We ask that volunteers select a site and consistent day of the week that they will volunteer for the entirety of the program semester. Through your commitment, you will build stronger relationships with the students we serve.
Requirements:
-Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED
-Must attend a two hour mandatory training session
-Must pass a background check
-Must be comfortable working with multiple students in an occasionally fast-paced environment
-Must commit to one tutoring session (1.5 -2 hours) per week for the duration of the 16 week semester
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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
501 N. Central AveChicago, IL 60644
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week