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12 people are interested
Academic minded volunteers needed to TA college courses at a correctional facility
ORGANIZATION: The Petey Greene Program Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
Do you have an academic background and are interested in volunteering but not sure where there is the most need, we have an immediate need for qualified teaching assistants for numerous college credit courses being taught in Westchester County, NY
Do you have a passion for education and an interest in criminal justice? Would you like to learn more about the criminal justice system firsthand while giving back to a community of people who often go neglected and overlooked? If so, then the Petey Greene Program has the perfect opportunity for you!
The Petey Greene Program is a nonprofit organization that supplements education in correctional institutions by preparing volunteers to provide free, quality tutoring and related programming to support the academic achievement of incarcerated people. Petey Greene volunteer tutors provide an educational solution for incarcerated students in jails and prisons in the New York City area.
If you want a significant volunteer experience with a profound impact for student and tutor alike, visit us at www.peteygreene.org/nyc to learn more about volunteer opportunities and TO APPLY . Please note on your application that you are applying for the TA Position.
If you have questions please email Kathy Morse kmorse@peteygreene.org.
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About The Petey Greene Program Inc
Location:
9 Mercer St., PRINCETON, NJ 08540, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Petey Greene Program is to supplement correctional education systems by providing individualized tutoring for incarcerated people. We work to support academic achievement in prison classrooms in order to reduce recidivism rates and build stronger communities.
Description
The Petey Greene Program recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to serve as academic tutors across 30 college campuses, 46 facilities, and seven regions. Although our volunteers are primarily college students, we do welcome community volunteers as well.
Our volunteers serve as academic tutors working one-on-one or in small groups with incarcerated students in correctional facilities in order to support their academic achievement. We primarily support students enrolled in high school classes or high school equivalency (GED/TASC) programs. We also support students in English as a Second Language.
The volunteer opportunity is a weekly commitment that lasts a full academic year (two semesters), with tutoring typically lasting 1-2 hours, excluding travel time. Consistency is crucial for our students' academic success and is something that sets us apart from other volunteering programs. As such, volunteers are required to tutor weekly throughout the year, with the exception of academic breaks, exam periods, and holidays.
All volunteers are required to complete two mandatory trainings; a Department of Corrections Volunteer Orientation and a Petey Greene Program New Tutor Training.Additionally, the new volunteer must also complete the necessary facility clearance paperwork.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Harris RoadBedford Hills, NY 10507
DATE POSTED
June 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Mathematics
- Literacy / Reading
- Research
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- This is a once a week commitment for the fall 2017
- Preference for those with advanced degrees