Ignite a fourth-grader's interest in science as a nature journaling mentor
ORGANIZATION: Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV)
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As a volunteer mentor in Cambridge School Volunteers' Art & Science in One Program, you'll receive orientation and four hours of training in nature journaling and observational drawing from an experienced instructor before being matched with a fourth- or fifth-grade student to mentor. The entire class in one Cambridge Public School is matched with individual mentors; the student-volunteer pairs work together on structured, supervised nature journaling activities for a series of Fridays from 11:30 to 1:30 during the school day. This program is designed to boost children's engagement with science, develop the practice of close observation so integral to middle and high school science learning, and seed environmental stewardship. The outdoor sessions of the program occur at Fresh Pond Reservation, a biodiverse, city-owned open space and habitat.
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About Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV)
Location:
CRLS, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138, US
Mission Statement
Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) is an independent, non-profit organization supporting the academic and personal success of Cambridge public school children. CSV develops programs that match caring and competent adults with students of all needs and levels.
Description
Founded in 1966, Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc. is the agency responsible for the recruitment, training, placement, support, and evaluation of volunteers in the Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), -one high school, the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School; four upper schools for Grade 6-8, one dual-immersion Spanish/English K-8 school, and 11 elementary schools. CSV's mission is to contribute to the improvement of public education in Cambridge by developing meaningful roles for volunteers that emphatically respond to standards of educational excellence within each academic area. CSV also functions as the Cambridge Public Schools' designated liaison to the community on matters pertaining to volunteerism. In this role, CSV assists community agencies and constituencies with the planning and development of programs that effectively utilize volunteers and related community resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
197 Vassal LaneCambridge, MA 02138
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Environmental Education
- Drawing
- Child Development
- Relationship Building
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 18 hours total, spread into 8 two-hour sessions. You must make a definite commitment to attend all eight sessions, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on: April 5, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, and June 7.
- You do not necessarily need to have drawing or natural history skills, or an art or science background, to be considered for this position, but enthusiasm for learning a new skills and especially an enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors are essentia