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16 people are interested
Volunteer led Art Classes with Homeless Children
ORGANIZATION: Housing Up
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16 people are interested
Housing Up is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable and flexible volunteers to assist in art programs that are held on our various affordable housing sites. We are looking for volunteers either want to help in an existing program or spearhead their own!
Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives. We currently serve more than 700 families throughout the District.
Requirements:
- Time Commitment: 1-2 days per week for 2 hours per session; typically one weekday evening for the duration of the summer (June - August 16th)
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Willing to manage a group learning environment
- Background in education, Art, or child development a plus
- Interest in serving low-income and homeless families
- Volunteers must pass a background check prior to serving
- Must attend a new volunteer training and tutoring kick-off meeting in August
Benefits:
- The chance to positively impact the city around you and to support DC youth in their academic growth.
- Continuous Learning opportunities with a focus on education, DC and housing.
- Joining a vibrant and diverse community of volunteers and staff committed to community development.
For additional information please check out our
Details at a glance
- On-site Location
- Training Provided
How To Apply
If you are interested in becoming an ESL tutor, please contact the Manager of Volunteer Programs and Community Engagement, Dillon Ficca, at Dficca@housingup.org; (202)291-5535 x412
More opportunities with Housing Up
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Housing Up
Location:
5101 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, US
Mission Statement
Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives.
Description
Housing Up is a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to homeless and at-risk families so that they can make transformational changes in their lives.
Housing Up’s resident services team provides programming in five categories: Health and Wellness, Employment, Community Building, Tenant Education and Youth Enrichment. Our resident services manager and coordinators work on-site at our properties to implement programming and services such as tutoring, one-on-one mentoring for education and career development, college application assistance, community gardens, HIV screenings, community events for the holidays, and special classes, like yoga and cooking, taught by qualified volunteers. Our youth enrichment services include a weekly tutoring program, character development, arts education and computer literacy. These services give children and young adults a greater chance of success in high school and college. The goal of the program is to increase the independence and stability of the families we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ward 4, NWWashington, DC 20011
DATE POSTED
August 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training