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ORGANIZATION: Chicago HOPES for Kids

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Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services.

HOPES Volunteers are essential to our daily programming! Volunteers have the opportunity to support students experiencing homelessness academically, while gaining skills in leadership, trauma-informed care and social emotional learning.

  • Description:

Our year round program is an opportunity to provide academic support, and build relationships with students from Kindergarten-9th grade who are experiencing homelessness. As an after-school volunteer you will empower students through learning, and have fun along the way! Volunteers assist in facilitating the HOPES curriculum curriculum, which includes: homework help, literacy support & enrichment (ex. STEAM activities). Volunteers will work with 1 to 3 children at a time depending on the number of students at the site.

  • Time Commitment:
    • The program takes place in one of our partnering shelters for a designated two-hours, Monday-Thursday. We ask that volunteers select a site and consistent day of the week that they will volunteer for the entirety of the program semester. Through your commitment, you will build stronger relationships with the students we serve.
  • Requirements:
    • Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED
    • Must attend a mandatory orientation
    • Must pass a background check
    • COVID Vaccination not required but highly encouraged
    • Must be comfortable working with multiple students in an occasional fast-paced environment
    • Must commit to one session (2-3 hours) per week for the duration of the semester

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About Chicago HOPES for Kids

Location:

688 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60642, US

Mission Statement

Chicago HOPES for Kids provides comprehensive support to Chicago students and families experiencing homelessness. We are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services. ​ With over a decade of service, we are the only organization in Chicago that provides educational and specialized support directly to children experiencing homelessness. We proudly serve more than 325 students and their families annually and look forward to many more years of collaboration with our community!

Description

Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling 3 to 6 months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the necessary interventions to help students reach their full potential. Currently, our programs are in 10 shelters and community-based sites in Chicago! Neighborhoods we work in include: Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Austin, Englewood, South Shore, Back of the Yards and South Chicago.

Our Approach Makes a Difference:

  • We Provide Encouragement - Children thrive with guidance from caring adults. HOPES volunteers encourage children to be self-motivated and embrace challenge.
  • We Support Academic Success - Children experiencing homelessness are at risk of falling three-six months behind in school with every move. At HOPES, we provide the academic support needed to keep our kids on track.
  • We Engage Families - Strong families foster strong kids. We teach parents how to effectively advocate for their children in the public school system to help them better support their children's academic success long-term.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Chicago, IL 60642

(41.90071,-87.65318)
 

DATE POSTED

October 17, 2023

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Time Commitment:  ○ The program takes place in one of our partnering shelters for a designated two-hours, Monday-Thursday. We ask that volunteers select a site and consistent day of the week that they will volunteer for the entirety of the semester.
  • Requirements  ○ Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED  ○ Must attend a mandatory orientation  ○ Must pass a background check ○ Must be comfortable working with multiple students in an occasional fast-paced envi

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