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Volunteer at a Summer Social Justice Program!
ORGANIZATION: Masa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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 & Social Justice Program:
The Literacy and Social Justice program is a four-week program for students in Masa’s after-school program who are finishing grades 3-5. As part of this program, students are exposed to the foundations of a social justice instructional framework: self-love and knowledge, respect for others, social movements and social change, issues of injustice, and awareness raising. Volunteers for this program will facilitate the implementation of lessons in a small group of students who have just completed third, fourth, or fifth grade.
Where:
Masa’s Tlanezcalli Community Center, easily accessible by the 2 and 5 trains at the 149th Street-3rd Avenue train station (just 2 stops into the Bronx)
When:
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 3-4:30 PM, from July 10 th through August 1 st
What:
Lead social justice-oriented lessons (provided by Masa) under the guidance of a lead instructor with small groups of students.
Requirements are as follows:
Availability
- Able to volunteer one consistent day per week (Wednesday or Thursday) from July 10 th through August 1 st
- Able to attend a training on Monday, July 1 st, or, Tuesday, July 2 nd, from 6-8 PM
Experience/Disposition
- Passionate about social justice issues; a knack for explaining complex ideas in kid-friendly language
- Willing to review lesson plans in advance and ask questions as needed
- Comfortable implementing/leading lessons independently or in partnership with a partner volunteer or youth staff member
- Interested in working with children who have just finished grades 3-5 (ages 9-11); able to model enthusiasm
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is a plus, but not required
- Maintain and model high academic and personal expectations for all students
- Provide feedback on student progress and/or concerns to Masa staff
- Be flexible, creative, organized and able to respond to change as needed
- Help manage behavior and lead students through daily instruction
An interview and complete volunteer application is required for this role.
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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 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
- History
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Ability to volunteer once a week from 3 - 4:30 pm
- Application, Interview