Volunteer Opportunity

FUN After School Volunteer Opportunity

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:03am — Rana DeBey

Gain valuable skills working with kids and connecting with the community! Support Buckman SUN teaching staff in fun and engaging enrichment classes for Kindergarten through 5th grade. 

Responsibilities:

·         Assist teachers with setting up supplies and keeping students on task

·         Tutor students on various subjects with an emphasis on Reading, Writing and Math

·         Be a positive role model for students

·         Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, teachers, staff, and students

 Winter Classes Include:

·         Homework Club (Monday - Thursday)

·         One-to-one Tutoring (flexible)

·         Legorobotics (Fridays)

·         Pokemon (Thursdays)

·         Writing Classes/School Newspaper (Thursdays, Fridays)

·         Drama (Thursdays)

·         Variety of Art, Science, Math, Literacy and Physical Education

 Qualifications:

·         Be encouraging, patient, enthusiastic, reliable and punctual

·         Enjoy working with students  

·         Sensitive/open to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures

·         Work as part of a team

·         Attend required trainings

 Training/Resources Provided:

·         All volunteer receive a one-to-one training and orientation before beginning volunteer service.

·         All volunteers complete an interview and pass a background check before beginning volunteer service.

 Commitment and Schedule:

·         Monday – Friday, 2:30 - 5:30 pm

·         Schedule is flexible as long as you are committed to the same time and day each week.  This is important for building relationships with our students.

 Winter Term starts January 7th – March 22nd. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 For more information or to apply, please email mtamiyasu@impactnw.org.

For information about Impact NW, visit www.impactnw.org.