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27 people are interested
Help students at our after school program!
ORGANIZATION: Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
Purpose: The purpose of our program at the Mission of Saint Joan of Arc is to provide Elementary students with supervision and homework help after school. We assist children of all levels and also work with ESL/ELL students. The goal is for children to have all homework done by the time their parents pick them up after work.
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitor children during the transition of sessions between snack and homework time.
- During snack time, help distribute food and pick up trash once children are done.
- Assist group of children, separated by grade level, finish their homework in a timely manner.
- If not assigned to homework duty, supervise children that are done with homework with structured playtime and make sure they do not distract others.
- At times may be partnered up with another volunteer to help pick up children from school.
Required Clearances:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance (free for volunteers)
- PA Criminal Record Check (free for volunteers)
- FBI Criminal Background Check
- Safe Environment Training (given on-site)
Time Commitment: We ask that volunteers commit to at least one day per week.
- Monday-Fridays 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
More opportunities with Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church
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About Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Location:
2025 East Atlantic Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, US
Mission Statement
The Mission St. Joan of Arc Strives to make present the reign of God in our neighborhood. Strengthened by our faith in the Gospel message of Jesus and our commitment to the social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, we are committed to making Jesus’ vision, "that all may be one" a reality through our lived experience and ministry.
Description
The Mission of St. Joan of Arc is a worship site of Holy Innocents' Parish which is located in the neighborhood of Harrowgate in Philadelphia. We provide the presense of the Catholic Church in the neighborhood by serving our community through our varied ministries.
- We have a thriving Religiious Education program wich includes children and adults.
- We provide English as a Second Language classes four mornings and two evenings a week.
- Our After School Program takes care of children from neighboring charter and public schools.
- We operate a food pantry twice a week wich provides emergency food to an average of 125 families per month.
- We have recliamed an empty lot on Joyce Street with hopes of building a community garden for the neighbors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2025 East Atlantic StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19134
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Care
- Teaching / Instruction
- Bilingual
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check