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ORGANIZATION: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LOWELL

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Get Involved as a Volunteer in Our Education and Technology spaces!

Join us in supporting members by providing homework assistance, helping with reading, or guiding them through computer-related activities. This department frequently hosts educational workshops and organizes field trips to keep members' curiosity alive and foster their interest in exploring new topics.

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. We are always open to volunteers sharing their passion and interest with our youth.

Flexible Scheduling: Volunteers can select their preferred days and times, with a minimum commitment of two hours per shift. Volunteer can choose between the following hours of availablity:

School Year: 2 PM - 8 PM
Summer: 8 AM - 8 PM

Choose from weekly,monthly or annual shifts based on your availability.

Additional Perks:

  • Free Meal: A complimentary meal is provided during each shift
  • Complimentary Volunteer T-shirt
  • Networking

How to Apply: Interested volunteers can find more information and complete the online application through our website: www.lbgc.org

We look forward to having you join our team!

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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 700 club members, and we strive to help them develop into valued, impactful citizens within their community.

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

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

657 Middlesex St.Lowell, MA 01851

(42.63877,-71.32018)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Youth Services
  • Child Development
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible Commitment- You choose the schedule that works best for you!

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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