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71 people are interested
Are You Available Tuesdays to Listen to a Child READ?
ORGANIZATION: Vecinos Unidos Neighbors United
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71 people are interested
Our after-school program helps low-income students in grades 1-6 in the Herndon area Mon-Thus, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center, 1086 Elden Street, northwest corner of Elden and Alabama Streets. We focus on helping children with any homework they might have, plus helping them improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. Our goal is to help our students develop habits that will lead them toward success in school. Many of our students' parents do not speak English, or do not speak it well enough to help their children with homework -- but they do recognize how important school success is.And we're so glad we can be here to help.
The main skill our students need is READING / WRITING. We know this from our own experience, and hear it from their teachers, too. We need YOUR help to read with them -- not to teach reading, but just to enjoy the books and stories with them. You will listen to them read, take turns reading, and talk about the stories and characters!
We especially need help on TUESDAYS. Are you available?
If the program sounds good, but Tuesdays won't work for you, please contact me, and we can place you on another day!
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About Vecinos Unidos Neighbors United
Location:
P.O. Box 552, Herndon, VA 20172, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help children succeed in school and grow into successful adults by providing a: Learning Environment Children can seek assistance with homework and projects, expand their academic skills, and develop into lifelong learners. Safe Environment Children can develop skills that include tolerant, respectful social interaction with other individuals. Nurturing Environment Students can develop competency, resiliency, and resourcefulness. Supportive Environment Vecinos Unidos fosters civility, integrity, and compassion.
Description
Vecinos Unidos is a non-profit volunteer organization based in Herndon, Virginia. We provide free homework assistance and enrichment to students in need. Founded in 1997 as an organization dedicated to providing children with safe and engaging after-school activities, we are committed to helping our students overcome academic achievement gaps. With our caring volunteers to guide them, students experience improved academic success and greater confidence in their ability to learn and achieve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center1086 Elden StreetHerndon, VA 20170
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- 90 minutes once per week
- Enjoy children! Enjoy reading!