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1 person is interested
SONYC After School Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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1 person is interested
CIANA is looking for committed volunteers for its DYCD-funded SONYC After School Program. The program takes place Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:30 PM at a local church near CIANA’s office in Astoria, Queens. The program is targeted to middle school-aged youth in grades 6-8. We are seeking to hire volunteers who will ensure programmatic success. SONYC volunteers will work with the Program Coordinator and Group Leader to provide safe, fun, and curriculum-based programming for NYC youth. Volunteers will receive oversight from the Program Coordinator, who will ensure they are properly trained and monitored in order to create a fun, safe, and educational environment for youth. Volunteers may also participate in field trips and other activities.
Responsibilities
Volunteers will take on a number of responsibilities during the program, particularly in the areas of homework help and setting up enrichment activities. Volunteers will:
Work with youth for up to one hour during the program time
Assist students in the areas of Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and other core curriculum areas
Mentor students and discuss educational and other needs during this time
Work with activity specialist or independently to develop and facilitate program activities, which may include cooking, dance, art, photography or other taught youth-based group activities
Requirements
Experience working or volunteering with middle school aged youth
Ability to pass a background check (including fingerprints) and interact with children
Be flexible in your duties as a volunteer as they pertain to successful program implementation
Must be available during program days and times, and commit to serving the entire semester
More opportunities with Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411AstoriaAstoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
November 25, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
N/A