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22 people are interested
Be a Reading Mentor this Summer for Children with Learning Challenges
ORGANIZATION: The Shadow Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
Make a positive impact and become a Reading Mentor with The Shadow Project!
We are looking for Reading Mentors to work one on one with students who have learning challenges on setting and achieving weekly reading goals, using assistive technology.
We are looking for volunteers 18 or older who can commit to volunteering at least once a week for 2 hours in Summer 2019 (July - August) at a:
- High school in NE Portland
- High school in Troutdale, OR
- Middle School in NE Portland
More opportunities with The Shadow Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Shadow Project
Location:
2154 NE Broadway, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
The Shadow Project envisions an education system that normalizes and celebrates learning differences and supports every student to thrive in school. We have a proven track record of fostering social and academic growth for schoolchildren with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and trauma, many of whom are from communities of color, low-income backgrounds, and/or are English Language Learners. With the conviction that all students can graduate from high school given access to the right supports, The Shadow Project provides innovative tools and techniques tailored to diverse learners and supports teachers in integrating those tools into their classrooms. Together we've helped to unleash the potential of more than 14,000 capable learners in grades K-12 in Portland, McMinnville, and Salem.
Description
Founded by a Portland mom whose son, who has dyslexia, was ready to give up on school in second grade, The Shadow Project has helped foster success for children in pre-K - th grade whose special education needs include dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech/language challenges, and trauma.
The Shadow Project has evolved from an all-volunteer "mom and pup" operation to a 501(c)3 nonprofit partnered with schools in multiple Oregon counties. The organization has three proven programs (https://www.shadow-project.org/school-programs/)that celebrate the inherent worth of every child.
Check out this video created by one of our interns from Portland State University, about their experience: https://youtu.be/aizo8gC2Abw
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Portland Metro AreaPortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One day a week for two hours. From between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Commit to at least two months worth of volunteerism.