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Volunteer at a weekend family science program. Spanish speakers needed!
ORGANIZATION: Masa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are 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 Let’s Go Science!:
Let’s Go Science! Is a four-week program for families with children ages 3-8. As part of this program, under the guidance of a facilitator, families engage in a variety of hands-on activities to learn about science and engineering. At Masa, this curriculum will be delivered in Spanish, so volunteers must speak Spanish!
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:
Saturdays, 10-11:30 AM, from July 13th through August 3rd
What:
Support families working in small groups with a variety of hands-on science activities under the guidance of the lead facilitator.
Requirements are as follows:
Availability
- Able to volunteer all four Saturdays from July 13th through August 3rd
- Able to attend a training on Monday, July 1st, or, Tuesday, July 2nd, from 6-8 PM
Language
- Must be able to communicate in Spanish
Experience/Disposition
- Willing to review lesson plans in advance and ask questions as needed
- Interested in working with families, particularly with children ages 3-8; able to provide support while letting the facilitator and parents take the lead
- Be flexible, creative, organized and able to respond to change as needed
- Help guide families through weekly instruction
- Provide feedback on student progress and/or concerns to Masa staff
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 AvenueBronx, NY 10455
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- Spanish
- People Skills
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Able to volunteer Saturdays from 10 - 11:30 am
- Application, Interview, Spanish-speaking