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6 people are interested
Hernandez After School Program (HASP) Direct Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF THE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL INC
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6 people are interested
Description
The After School Program at the Rafael Hernandez Two-Way Bilingual School (HASP) provides enrichment and academic opportunities for children in K1 through 8th grades throughout the school year. HASP is safe, nurturing, and productive place for our students to learn and grow. The program partners with parents, school day staff, outside organizations, and community members to inspire and support our students. We're also committed to the mission of the school to use Spanish and English languages as constructive tools of learning.
Do you want to learn more about working with youth and building positive relationships with our future leaders? As an volunteer in the After School program, you will have the opportunity to work with young people alongside of our staff assisting daily operations of our program. Some examples of our program include general homework assistance, yoga, drumming, robotics, and running club.
Responsibilities
- Assist with After School Programming
- Assist in ensuring the safety and engagement of young people between ages 5 and 14 who attend program activities
- Provide support with homework and encourage academic progress
- Maintain professional attitude and appearance
- Treat children with dignity and respect at all times
- Attend to additional responsibilities/tasks given by the Coordinator/Director
Qualifications
- Desire to work hard and show initiative
- Ability to act as a role model to youth
- Prefer some previous experience working with young people
- Prefer fluency in English and Spanish, but not required
To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email to volunteer@friendsofthehernandez.org to organize a date that would be best for you to come to an orientation. Scheduling is flexible, as the program runs Monday-Friday from 3:10-6:30. We ask that our volunteers serve at least one hour a week during the program for at least one semester. In addition to the application, volunteers will need to complete a Massachusetts CORI background check and provide ID.
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About FRIENDS OF THE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL INC
Location:
61 SCHOOL ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119, US
Mission Statement
The Rafael Hernández Two-Way Bilingual School is committed to developing courageous learners, effective communicators and responsible citizens. Using both Spanish and English as constructive tools of learning, the school is committed to working with parents and the community to create a diverse, nurturing learning environment that supports all students. In the years since the establishment of the Friends of the Hernández, the organization has grown and adapted to school needs. Our primary mission is to work collaboratively with families, school staff, neighborhood residents, suburban partners, businesses and non-profit groups to help meet the educational, social, emotional, cultural and recreational needs of the Hernández School and neighborhood families. Our goal is to create multicultural programs that enhance the quality of life for children and families, improve the academic achievement of students and increase access to visual and performing arts.
Description
The Rafael Hernández Two-Way Bilingual School is a city-wide Boston public school that serves 425 students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. Located in Roxbury, it is internationally recognized as one of the premier two-way language schools in the United States - all subjects are taught in both languages in every grade. Most children enter the school with one primary language - either English or Spanish - and graduate fluent in both. The school's demographics reflect the neighborhood in which it is located, with 75% of the students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and 94% children of color. Our successful language immersion program attracts many families whose first language is not English, and 61% of our students are English Language Learners.
In 2001 Friends of the Rafael Hernández School, Inc. (FOH) was established as the school’s 501 (c)(3) affiliate, with the goal of seeking additional resources to develop an after school center, enhancing the use of the playground and funding special school projects. Since that time, FOH has continued that work, running the Hernández after school, acting as the fiscal agent for the school’s Parent Council fundraising, and overseeing the fundraising and project development of our art program, "Arte, Cultura y Identidad."
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
61 School StreetBoston, MA 02119
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Spanish
- Youth Services
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- At least one hour per week
- Copy of valid ID or passport and CORI background check