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Reading Buddies
ORGANIZATION: Girls Incorporated of Omaha
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2 people are interested
Want to nurture a lifelong love of reading in a child? Join Girls Inc. of Omaha's Reading Buddies Program!
Girls Inc. of Omaha is seeking volunteers ages 55 and older to read and play literacy games with elementary students from 5 - 6 p.m. every Wednesday. This program will begin on January 15th, 2020 and end on December 18th, 2020. Volunteers will get paired with a buddie. Every week, buddies will read books, play games, and do arts & crafts with each other. Every month there will be a field trip for the reading buddies to go to like libraries, movies, plays, and much much more!
For more information email volunteer@girlsincomaha.org
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About Girls Incorporated of Omaha
Location:
2811 N 45TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68104, US
Mission Statement
Inspiring all girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold.
Description
Girls Incorporated of Omaha provides educational, recreational and cultural opportunities after school and all summer long for girls ages 5-18.
We have two centers - one in North Omaha and one in South Omaha. We provide safe, reliable transportation from area schools to our centers. We do "pick ups" from over 40 local schools. Our centers have libraries, teen centers, libraries, and computer labs. On an average school day, we serve 180 to 200 girls. During the summer months, that number swells to near 300 daily. We serve over 1,000+ girls yearly. We provide gender-specific programs in the following core areas: Career & Life Planning; Health & Sexuality; Leadership & Community Action; Sports & Adventure; Self Reliance & Life Skills; and Culture & Heritage.
Every day after school we provide homework support and tutoring. We provide a hot meal during the school year. During the summer we provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We offer individual and family counseling. We are staffed with caring adults who can create a nurturing, positive environment for the girls.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2811 N 45th StreetOmaha, NE 68104
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week. Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. Volunteers should have the goal to stay in the program for an entire year (although not required)