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Volunteer at a Summer Robotics Program!
ORGANIZATION: Masa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
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 Robotics program:
Masa is seeking dedicated volunteers interested in working as part of a team to support our six-week Summer Robotics program. In this program, Masa students finishing grades 4-6 hone their creativity, collaboration, and engineering skills by learning how to build and program robots using LEGO kits. The Summer Robotics Program will end with an interactive final event open to families. Volunteers support student teams in following classroom instruction, as well as building and programming robots.
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:
Mondays or Tuesdays, 3-6 PM, from July 8 th through August 13 th
What:
Facilitate daily activities, help manage participating students. Prior background in STEM or Robotics is NOT required but a strong interest and knowledge of STEM subjects is highly welcomed. Training will be provided!
Requirements are as follows:
Availability
- Able to volunteer one consistent day per week for the entire 6-week program
- Able to attend a training on Monday, July 1st, or, Tuesday, July 2nd, from 6-8 PM
Experience/Disposition
- Willing to work with students finishing grades 4-6 (ages 10-12)
- Willing to help facilitate lesson plans with students in small group settings under the leadership of the Robotics instructor
- Help manage behavior and lead students through daily instruction
- Provide feedback on student progress and/or concerns to Masa staff
- Fill out volunteer application and interview with masa staff.
More opportunities with Masa
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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
May 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Computer Science
- Robotics
- Special Needs
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer Mondays or Tuesdays from 3 - 6 pm
- Application, Interview