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15 people are interested
Help homeless children with distance learning!
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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15 people are interested
Help homeless children with distance learning!
Homeless children are at an extreme disadvantage with the current distance-learning school situation, not having a quiet private space to study or their own computer to get online. BOSS has a special after-school program that is trying to help the homeless kids in our shelter navigate the new learning reality. The BOSS Children's Learning Center is based on-site at our Berkeley shelter - it was closed all summer but will be reopening to support the new school year, with safety protocols in place.
Volunteers can help with:
- Monitoring the children's school/education goals in collaboration with BOSS staff and parents
- Helping to organize indoor or outdoor (safely distanced) learning activities
- Providing other support to the Teacher as needed
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of child development, nursing, special ed, early education, and related fields helpful
- Sensitivity to the needs of children impacted by different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, including homelessness
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
711 Harrison St.Berkeley, CA 94710
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- To be determined - consult with Teacher
- TB test