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10 people are interested
Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LOWELL
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10 people are interested
Overview/Position Summary
Education Volunteers’ main responsibilities include helping students learn by reviewing educational content with them, explaining how to solve
problems, and checking completed work. Education Volunteers help students develop study skills and organizational techniques to help improve their
academic performance. They also lead STEM-related activities for Club members.
Responsibilities/Skills and experience relevant to this position:
● Provide homework support for youth ages 8-17 in all academic areas
● Answer questions, give feedback; coach and encourage youth
● Monitor safety of youth, equipment, and materials
● Work with and provide feedback to Program Staff and Education Manager
● Assist members in learning how to find answers to questions on their own
● Provide alternate enrichment activities (worksheets, independent reading etc.) for members who have completed their homework
More opportunities with BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LOWELL
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LOWELL
Location:
657 MIDDLESEX STREET, LOWELL, MA 01851, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Description
With more than 100 years of history, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell has been serving generations of the community’s youth as a safe place to learn and grow. We currently have over 300 club members, and we strive to help them develop into valued, impactful citizens within their community.
Currently, 21.5% of the Lowell population is in poverty, making Lowell the 16th most impoverished city in Massachusetts. In the 2015-2016 academic year, almost 20% of Lowell High School students did not graduate within 4 years.
The purpose of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell is to provide the youth of Lowell with a safe space to challenge themselves academically, engage with their peers, adopt healthy habits, and become valued members of society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
657 Middlesex StreetLowell, MA 01851
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2022
SKILLS
- General Education
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Monday-Friday between 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM - Must be available at least one day per week.