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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Support Kid Success through a literacy tutoring program! We know that child literacy is a key indicator of success later in life. Therefore, Brilliant Detroit puts a strong emphasis on early child literacy programs. We work with several partners to provide literacy instruction to students K-3. Each program offers a slightly different experience and schedule. We are happy to connect with you to provide further details and help determine which program would be the best fit for you. There are a few elements that are constant across all of our tutoring offerings, which we have outlined below. Program Details and Next Steps: We are looking for individuals who can commit to volunteering weekly for 30-45 minutes at a time. All of our literacy tutoring programs operate within the window of 4-7pm from Monday to Thursday with a variety of start times in that range. Consistency has shown to make a huge impact on our students' literacy and confidence, so please make sure you are able to attend each week. All of our tutoring programs have students and tutors meet one-on-one via Zoom to read together and engage in literacy games and activities. Some of our programs will offer an in person options for both tutors and students. To become a tutor, one must attend a program training, pass a background check (we cover the cost), and attend a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training. Once we receive your interest in our tutoring programs, we will reach out to you to learn more about you and your goals in volunteering. At that time we will also share more details about our programs and answer any questions you may have. Through this conversation, we will be able to determine which program best suits you.
Date Posted: Sep 13, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48210
Education is a key part of our work at Brilliant Detroit. Academic support is part of setting kids up for success, as is making sure they have the right tools and resources. To make sure our families are ready to begin the school year, we gather in August at each hub to pass out important educational and health information, give out backpacks and other school supplies, and have some fun. Volunteers support this important event by collecting backpacks, school supplies, help pack and distribute during various activities at the school readiness fair. We are asking that volunteers: Who are interested in a donation drive (see below list of wish list items). Who are interested in helping to pack and distribute school supplies at back 2 school events August 16 (Brilliant Morningside - 5048 Balfour St.,) 1-7 p.m. (Shifts available) August 21 (Brilliant Springwells - 9104 Rathbone St.,) 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Shifts available) August 23 (Brilliant Cody Rouge - 7425 Fielding St.,) 3-8 p.m. (Shifts available); Brilliant Central - 803 Hazelwood St.,) 10:15 - 4 p.m. (Shifts available) August 24 (Brilliant Fitzgerald - 16919 Prairie St.) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Shifts available) When responding to this post, please let us know how you would like to serve Brilliant Detroit. Below is a list of the supplies we are looking to source this year. We will be collecting items at our headquarters at 5675 Larkins St, Detroit. We hope to complete collections by August 8th. * Backpacks that are appropriate for elementary schoolers (empty or pre-filled with items below) * Packages of crayons (24 pack preferred) * Packages of #2 pencils (12 pack preferred) * Packages of erasers (2-4 pack of large pink erasers or several pencil top erasers) * Packages of washable markers (8-12 pack preferred) * Packages of colored pencils (12 pack preferred) * Packages of pens (10-12 pack preferred) * Packages of wide-ruled Lined paper * Packages of multi-colored construction paper * Notebooks with wide-ruled lined paper * Packages of pocket folders * Pencil sharpeners * Packages of highlighters * Kids' scissors * Glue sticks * Pencil box / soft case * Dry erase markers * Staplers (mini stapler preferred) * Packages of staples * Scotch tape with dispenser
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2024
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Aug 15
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Sep 30
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10:00 AM
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07:00 PM
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Detroit, MI 48210
Support for our Back to School Rally and Open House at the Brilliant DetroitHubs! Education is a key part of our work at Brilliant Detroit. Academic support is the core of our mission to achieving kid success neighborhoods. With this in mind, Brilliant Detroit will be hosting Back to School backpack giveaways events at our hubs! We would love your support in distributing school supply-stuffed backpacks and getting kids excited to go back to school. Some of our sites will be hosting larger open house-style events while others will be more focused on giving out school supplies exclusively. Volunteers are needed to assist in the set up, break down and clean up of the event's site, support, giveaways and family fun activities. Please see the list of locations and the respective dates and times of their Back to School events below. Note that each shift is assigned to a specific hub and reflects the time that you should arrive at the hub. ***Volunteers working with Brilliant children, families, and staff are required to complete a background check*** HUBS AND EVENT DATES Brilliant Littlefield Back-to-School Fun Day - Friday, August 30 (time and volunteer shifts TBD) Volunteers Needed: 10 Brilliant Central Back to School BBQ & Backpack Giveaway - Friday, August 23 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (placed on 2-hour shifts based on need) Volunteers Needed: 3 Brilliant Cody Rouge Open House/Back to School Bash - Friday, August 23 from 3-8 p.m. (placed on 2-hour shifts based on need) Volunteers Needed: 7 Brilliant Fitzgerald Back to School Rally - Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (placed on 2-3 hour shifts based on need) Volunteers Needed: 8 - meet at Brilliant Fitzgerald to grab the bookbags, tables, chairs and tents. They will need to be able to lift 50 pounds. Brilliant Russell Woods Back to School Luau - Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (placed on 2-3 hour shifts based on need) Volunteers Needed: 8 Brilliant Grixdale Farms Open House - Saturday, September 21 from noon - 4:30 p.m. (placed on 2 hours shifts based on need) Volunteers Needed: 6 Brilliant Brightmoor Back to School Rally - More details to come Brilliant Chandler Park Back to School Fun Day - Thursday, August 22 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (placed on 2-3 hours shifts based on need) Brilliant Dexter Linwood Back to School - Thursday, August 22 from 3-7 p.m. (placed on 2 hours shifts based on need) Brilliant McDougall Hunt Back to School Extravaganza - Friday, August 23 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (placed on 2-3 hours shifts based on need) Brilliant Osborn Back to School - Monday, August 19 - More details to come Brilliant Outer Drive/Hayes Back to School - Friday, August 23 from noon - 4 p.m. (placed on 2 hours shifts based on need)
Date Posted: Aug 5, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48210
Brilliant Detroit provides a range of programming for our parent caregivers throughout the year. Our work is simply not possible without those who volunteer their time to create and advance so many of our programs at our hubs. As we support our adult participants, volunteers are needed for childcare support during parent resource group meetings. Childcare Services Volunteers provide weekly support by interacting with children of all ages for specific timeframes by facilitating group activities with children. While this volunteer opportunity will require a longer time commitment, we guarantee that it will make a lasting impact not only on the life of a Brilliant Detroit child, but on your own! Requirements of Positions: 1. At least 15 years old 2. All volunteers must have an informal interview with Brilliant Detroit Volunteer Engagement Manager and pass a background check. 3. Must adhere to the confidentiality of Brilliant parents and children. commit to keeping the confidentiality of all AVFC locations and clients at all times. 4. Must support and follow all guidelines, policies and procedures associated with Brilliant Southwest Detroit. 5. Have reliable transportation to volunteer locations. 6. Will be evaluated for the duration of your volunteer role. Qualifications for Positions: 1. Willingness to work within guidelines, policies, standards and mission statement of Brilliant Detroit. 2. Patience and understanding when dealing with children of all ages. 3. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural/ethnic differences and/or willingness to learn. 4. Ability to work in a team and accept guidance and direction from staff members. 5. Experience with diverse cultures, languages and situations desirable but not mandatory. 6. Experience working with children 7. Bilingual abilities highly desirable but not mandatory. COMMITMENT: Commit to a regular schedule detailed below Brilliant Staff fully recognize that burnout is a real issue in today’s world and in this line of work. We encourage volunteers to practice self-care activities. Brilliant Southwest - Child Care Assistance, Immediate need - 5675 Larkins St, Detroit MI, 48210 Volunteer Needs: Weekly Manage activities with children Monday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Date Posted: Jul 2, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48210
Be apart of a m ission that builds "kid success neighborhoods" where families with children from "belly" to age eight have what they need to be school-ready, healthy, and stable. Brilliant Detroit provides a range of programming for our children and caregivers throughout the year. Our work is simply not possible without those who volunteer their time to create and advance so many of our programs at our hubs. Below, you will find a brief overview of the programs that need your volunteer support. Brilliant Detroit sites offer recurring monthly programs, such as health nights, literacy nights, movie and game nights, and community dinners that can always use volunteer support. While each event has its specific focus, the overarching idea is to bring community together and foster fellowship. At this time, many events are offered in person, however, we do still offer some programming, and by extension, volunteer opportunities virtually. And, we guarantee that it will make a lasting impact not only on the life of a Brilliant Detroit child, but on your own! Through your support of monthly recurring programming |You can make a difference! Help improve academic outcomes Help increase school readiness Help improve the social and emotional skills Help improve nutritional knowledge and physical activity Help provide family and community support, and social connectedness For more information about these opportunities, please visit the Brilliant Detroit volunteer portal, https://brilliantdetroit.galaxydigital.com/need or reach out to volunteer@brilliantdetroit.org
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2024
