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 covid-safe and supervised location to complete their school work. The Connect Classroom will be open Monday-Friday 9-12 and 2-5.
The Connect Center is in search of homework in any school subject at any age to volunteer at least once a week during one of our open shifts. You do not have to commit to 3 hour blocks. Just an hour or two once a week would be very helpful.
2 Shifts
morning /
09:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Morning shift is M-F 9-12,
afternoon /
02:00 PM to 04:45 PM
Afternoon shift is M-F 2-5
NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by connecting youth to a better future. We are committed to our mission by providing spaces for dynamic programming. Collaborating with local and national organizations, the Connect Center will host a variety of youth workshops and activities in our various spaces. We will have the ability to host programs that can impact the youth on every level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
Description
The Connect Center for Youth 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 in the fall of 2009 by Rev. Wendell and Dona Williams, who saw the need for the city youth to have a safe destination to go to after school hours. 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. Project build out is currently estimated at 90% completion.
The Connect Center holds a Steam Lab which includes the computer lab, a tech room, a media room, a music studio and performance arts theatre with an art gallery. It will be a unique space where youth can explore and develop skills which are necessary for the present and the future to keep them competitive in a rapidly evolving education and job market. Additionally, we are gearing up to meet the immediate needs of the youth in our city by converting a portion of the Black Box arts theatre into a socially-distant computer lab. This space will also create opportunities for tutoring, mentoring and other tech-based youth programming.
Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
49 Johnston AveCohoes, NY12047
(42.77603,-73.70707)
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2021
SKILLS
General Education
Tutoring
Literacy / Reading
Math / Science Instruction
Reading / Writing
STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 14
1-2 hours per week at least during our open hours (M-F 9-12 & 2-5)
