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1 person is interested
Volunteer this Summer with Masa Unidos en Ollin - a leadership development program for High School s
ORGANIZATION: Masa
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1 person is interested
About Masa:
Masa partners with Mexican and Latino immigrant children, youth, and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders who fully contribute to the broader community.
About Unidos en Ollin:
Unidos en Ollin (Unidos en Movimiento) is a free six-week bilingual (Spanish and English) summer program for youth of color between 14 to 18 years old. The purpose of the program is to support youth in building a positive and strong sense of self, including learning self-love and coping strategies; developing a critical lens about issues that affect black and brown youth; sharpening leadership skills and engaging in researching and solving a community issue.
About the Volunteer Role:
A volunteer with the Unidos En Ollin program will support the implementation of the program from setup and breakdown to classroom support. Volunteers are expected to engage in teambuilding activities; support the implementation of lesson plans focused on assisting youth in developing their community service and art projects; and, if possible, be available to chaperone weekly recreational and service trips.
The ideal summer program volunteer is a dynamic, bilingual (Spanish/English) person who is eager to learn more about and support positive youth development, especially with high school youth of color, and has a strengths-based approach.
The volunteer’s responsibilities will include:
- Attending a volunteer training and providing regular feedback
- Greeting students upon arrival and directing them to assigned meeting area during sessions
- Taking attendance and notes during sessions
- Providing classroom support during sessions including reviewing lesson plans well in advance
- Promoting a healthy environment for students during sessions
- Helping chaperone and lead group activities during field trips and art workshops
- Support with miscellaneous administrative tasks, as needed
Your time can make an immense difference in students’ lives.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Spanish is required
- Have a passion for working with youth of color
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable in a youth group setting
- Comfortable engaging in discussions around issues of social justice (including immigration and poverty), racial justice, and economic justice
- Strong knowledge of and passion about social justice issues preferred
- Honor all Masa policies and procedures, including with respect to client confidentiality and boundaries
Location:
Masa’s Tlanezcalli Community Center, 2770 Third Avenue, First floor, Bronx, NY 10455
(Easily accessible from the 2 and 5 trains)
Time Commitment:
Volunteer must be willing to come to Masa the following times:
Either
On Thursdays: 10AM - 4PM* (Trip days, *estimate only, times may change)
And/or on Fridays: 10AM - 4PM (Workshop days at the center)
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 AvenueBronx, NY 10455
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mental Health
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Able to volunteer Thursdays or Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm
- Application, Interview, Spanish-Speaking