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35 people are interested
Searching for Creative Geniuses and Middle-Schooler Whisperers
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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35 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers that want to help us provide an exceptional after school program for our youth. If you can be there Monday. Wednesday, OR Friday and want to make a difference in a child's life, we would love to hear from you!
Do you have a talent or skill you would like to share with some remarkable kids? Dancing, Drumming, Drawing, Coding, Cooking, Ceramics, Comic Books, Writing, Woodworking, Robotics, Reading, Improv, Spoken Word, Song-writing, Skateboarding, Film, Photography, Fashion Design, Music Appreciation--
The Co-Op is an innovative after school program created for foster, homeless, and at-risk middle-schoolers who (think) they don't want to be in an after school program. We focus on music education and character growth but we especially focus on having fun. What can you bring to the table that will catch the interest and keep the attention of these kids?
We love to collaborate with community organizations as well.
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
7001 S St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90047, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
South LALos Angeles, CA 90043
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Robotics
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 1-3 hours for 1-10 weeks depending on program