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11 people are interested
Looking for Weekly Volunteers for an Innovative After School Program
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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11 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 join us at least once a week, Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm, and want to make a difference in a child's life, we would love to hear from you!
The Co-Op is an innovative after-school program created for foster, homeless, and at-risk 6th-8th graders located in South LA. We focus on music, reading, mindfulness and character growth but we especially focus on having fun. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a regular schedule: At least one day a week for one afternoon for 4 hours. We need help with the day to day: set-up, snack time, clean-up and general help with the kids. Most importantly we are looking for caring, reliable, consistent role-models who will support and encourage our youth.
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA 90015, 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 90047
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Robotics
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Youth Services
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 3-4 hours, 1/week