- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
EASY COVID-SAFE volunteering, do your own work while supervising students
ORGANIZATION: Connect Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
If you are looking for an easy way to give back, this is the volunteering opportunity for you.
As a result of the pandemic, schools have begun distance-learning. This leaves certain groups of students at a disadvantage if they do not have access to computers or wifi. The Connect Center is creating an open computer lab space for qualifying local students grades 6-12 to access a safe and supervised location to complete their school work. The Connect Lab will be open Monday-Friday 9-12 and 2-5.
We are in need of volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week. This is an extremely easy volunteering opportunity. Your only responsibilities will be to sit in the socially distanced computer lab with the students during the shift and direct them to the bathroom if need be. Additionally, after the shift, we ask that you disinfect each station with the provided equipment.
You are welcome to bring your own work to complete during the shift and can use our wifi and have access to our snacks. Feel free to sign up with a friend.
2 Shifts
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Monday-Friday Morning Shift 9-12. 2 volunteers per shift per day
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afternoon /
02:00 PM to 04:45 PM
Monday-Friday Afternoon Shift 2-5. 2 volunteers per shift per day
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Connect Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Connect Center
Location:
PO BOX 35, COHOES, NY 12047, US
Mission Statement
To break the cycle of poverty by connecting youth to their full potential; to be a community hub for connection and empowerment; we will provide youth development programming alongside community aid initiatives in order to provide support in a holistic manner.
Description
The Connect Center is a community youth center located in Cohoes, NY and established as a 501(c)3 organization in 2012. The concept for the Connect Center was born out of a need in Cohoes, a walking city, where youth did not yet have a safe place to not only exist for free, but to explore their interests. We work in collaboration with other local organizations, businesses and the school system. With no major donors, the project has been a labor of love over the past eight years and carries no debt.
The Connect Center features a large co-working space, the Connect Kitchen, and the S.T.E.A.M. lab. The Connect Kitchen is a professional level kitchen certified for use through the Albany County Department of Health. The Connect S.T.E.A.M. lab currently consists of a music studio and a black box theater.
The Connect Center is currently working to complete the S.T.E.A.M. lab's technology hub and Stage 49, the media rooms. The technology hub will be a space where community members can learn about computers and coding. Stage 49 will consist of a green room and movie making equipment along with an editing room. Additionally, the Connect Center is seeking funding to finish construction of the upstairs recreational portion of the center consisting of a multipurpose gym, a fitness area, a computer lab, a classroom, a recreation lounge, an office, and two bathrooms.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
49 Johnston AveCohoes, NY 12047
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2021
SKILLS
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- At least one 3 hr shift per week. Shifts are M-F 9-12 and 2-5
- Be willing to disinfect work stations