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Youth Action Services: Seeking Fun-Loving Volunteers!

Make a Difference on Saturdays in Brooklyn!

Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact? Youth Action Services is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lead activities for our six-week summer pilot program for children in NYC Municipal Shelters (ages 6-19) in Brooklyn, NYC.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead fun and engaging recreational and educational activities.

• Help create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow.

• Bring smiles and laughter to children’s lives!

When:

• Saturdays, for six weeks this summer (July 6 - August 19)

• Volunteer for any Saturday(s) that fit your schedule!

• Sessions can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours - you choose!

Where:

• Brooklyn, NYC (Specific location to be provided)

Why Volunteer?

• Make a real difference in the lives of children in your community.

• Gain valuable experience in youth development, recreation, and education.

• Be part of a dedicated and passionate team.

Activity Ideas/Examples (Ages 6-19):

• Recreational Activities:

1. Sports and Active Games: Basketball, soccer, kickball, relay races, obstacle courses, tag games, freeze tag, jump rope, hula hoop contests.

1. Creative Activities: Arts and crafts (drawing, painting, making friendship bracelets), music and dance (organize a dance-off, teach simple dance routines), drama games, improvisation.

1. Board Games and Card Games: Age-appropriate board games (e.g., checkers, Uno, Scrabble), card games (e.g., Go Fish, Crazy Eights).

2. Outdoor Activities: Nature walks (if location allows), scavenger hunts, picnics.

3. Group Games: Team-building activities, icebreakers, talent shows.

• Educational Activities:

1. Reading: Read-aloud sessions with discussions, book clubs, creative writing prompts based on reading materials, vocabulary building games, reading comprehension exercises.

2. Writing: Journaling, story writing, poetry writing, essay writing (for older students), letter writing.

3. Math: Math games, real-life math problems (budgeting, cooking, measurement), geometry activities, algebra introduction (for older students), math worksheets and exercises.

4. Life Skills: Cooking lessons (basic recipes), budgeting and money management, time management and organization, communication skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

5. Goal Setting: Setting short-term and long-term goals, creating action plans, identifying strengths and weaknesses, motivation and perseverance.

6. Enrichment: Art projects, music activities, drama activities, guest speakers, cultural presentations, basic computer skills, coding introduction, digital literacy.

To Apply:

1. Apply on VolunteerMatch or

2. Reach out to:

Founder: Jehanna Cola ( jcola@yasnyc.org)

Co-Founder Alyssa Thompson-Sackey (athompson@yasnyc.org)

Join Youth Action Services in making this summer unforgettable for Brooklyn youth!