Remote Volunteer Opportunity - Support NYC K-8 Students on Saturdays!

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GO School 2021-2022 Saturday Program Volunteer
About the GO Project

The GO Project’s vision is to close the opportunity gap for children from historically under-resourced communities that are struggling in their New York City public school. By providing access to coordinated, comprehensive, and effective programs, GO supports families in ensuring their child’s success in school, at home, and in life.

Founded in 1968, the GO Project has a long history of serving public school children that are struggling academically. The GO Project currently serves 722 students in grades K-8 through our summer (GO Summer) and school year program (GO School). Unique to the GO Project model is the partnership we have developed with independent schools in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. These schools donate space and resources to the GO Project to enable us to operate our programs in a cost efficient manner. Current independent school and host site partners include Grace Church, Grace Church School, LREI, Avenues: The World School, St. Luke’s, and Berkeley Carroll.

GO School Volunteering: How YOU Can Help

During the GO School Saturday program, a Head Teacher or program facilitator models a lesson, activity, or project to a cohort of students. Volunteers continue to work with small groups of 2-4 students on the lesson, providing individualized attention which allows the students to thrive. Program volunteers may be placed in an academic classroom setting or in a recess and social emotional learning workshop space, depending on preference and program needs.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Support a cohort of 15 students under Head Teacher/Success Coach’s guidance and in collaboration with co-volunteers and/or Student Teachers
• Work with small groups of students on academic work and/or social emotional learning activities using active and enthusiastic engagement
• Help prepare, record, and put away all materials
• Inspire students to own their academic and social development and to hold themselves to high standards
• Establish a warm, inviting, and focused classroom environment that welcomes all students in a safe and caring space
• Develop a classroom culture in which students demonstrate trust in adults and peers by taking intellectual risks, providing and accepting feedback, and celebrating each other’s successes
• Actively collaborate with campus staff and families to contribute to an efficient and positive campus culture
• Punctual and consistent attendance with the ability to attend all program dates

Qualifications

• College students, professionals, retirees, and high school students (16 and up)
• Commitment to and belief in all children’s ability to succeed and thrive
• Professional work habits
• Positive, strengths-based communication style
• Must be available on all of the GO School days without any prior scheduled commitments during the hours of program operation
• Demonstrated comfort with utilizing Zoom, Google Drive and learning new technology

Benefits: How Can We Help YOU

• Personal gratification through enhancing the lives of young learners
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Leadership opportunities for sustained dedication and commitment
• Being part of a vibrant and diverse volunteer community

The ideal candidate is also able to clearly demonstrate GO Project Core Values:

• Achievement. We work together to create opportunities to unlock the potential in ourselves and in others.
• Support Diversity. We value the different backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences of our diverse community.
• Participate & Innovate. We are actively engaged in the relentless pursuit of the organization’s mission.
• Integrity. We adhere to the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and mutual respect amongst our community.
• Responsibility. We take accountability for ourselves, our decisions, and the people and programs that we oversee.
• Effort & Enthusiasm. We commit to a conscious exertion of hard work with strong excitement and motivation.

• February 5, 12
• March 5, 12, 19, 26
• April 2, 9, 30
• May 7, 14

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the online application linked here . If for some reason the link isn’t working please copy and paste this link: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepBqB7pIkGa3mLpgGEJki8hVmPP4ScXroK88_InlzJv6VsSA/viewform?usp=sf_link) into your web browser. You will be contacted via email with next steps. We do not accept phone calls at the office.