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11 people are interested
Help students in grades 1-3 boost their literacy skills during the summer!
ORGANIZATION: Masa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Masa invites you to join our summer program! By tutoring once a week you can be a part of the change. Join us in transforming communities through education - one family, one child at a time!
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to be a part of our literacy initiative, 1.5 hours a week. Volunteers will work with students going into grades 1-3 to help improve their literacy skills, so they go into the next school year as confident learners and readers.
About Masa:
Masa is a non-profit organization that partners with Mexican and Latino children, youth and family to create strong learners and leaders who fully contribute to the broader community.
About the Literacy Intensive program:
During the summer, Masa will help students struggling in literacy to boost their phonemic awareness, vocabulary and reading comprehension. In the area where Masa operates, just 25% of third-graders read at grade level - so additional support is critical!
Volunteer Duties:
Literacy volunteers will:
- Work with small groups of students going into grades 1-3 to provide intensive literacy instruction, specifically:
- Work with students to identify, hear and manipulate sounds in words using games
- Support students in using tools to recognize the relationship between letters and sounds
- Practice fluent reading with students using instructional level reading material
- Perform daily read aloud to encourage reading comprehension and foster a love of reading
- Create an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development
- Collaborate in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
- Maintain and model high academic and personal expectations for all students
- Additional duties identified by Literacy Specialist as needed
Volunteer Requirements:
Volunteers should:
- Be available at least one afternoon a week Mondays through Thursdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm beginning July 9th, 2018, through August 18th, 2018
- Attend a training which will take place prior to program start date
- Communicate observations regarding students' academic, social and behavioral status
- Be flexible, creative, organized and able to respond to change as needed
- Fill out volunteer application and interview with Masa staff
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About Masa
Location:
2770 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10455, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Masa is to promote educational attainment, committed leadership and civic engagement among underserved students living in New York City with a particular focus on those of Mexican descent. Through a variety of civic and educational partnerships, Masa provides positive guidance and support for underserved youth and their families. We encourage program participants to strive to their fullest potential by setting and achieving academic goals in our tutoring and mentoring program. Furthermore, by fostering cultural and civic awareness, we empower a future generation of active and involved citizens.
Description
Masa provides after-school and mentorship services to students of Mexican descent living in or near the South Bronx. The organization relies heavily on the work of volunteers to serve the varied needs of students involved in the program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Masa Tlanezcalli Center2770 Third Avenue1st FloorBronx, NY 10455
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer once a week 4 - 5:30 pm
- Application, Interview