77 Alaska St, Staten Island, NY 10310

Urban Hope recruits caring and skillful Volunteers to serve in our Literacy Program to tutor and mentor K- 2 graders, so they can read at or above their grade levels. The Literacy Program runs from November – June, during the academic year and is a 20 Week Program. The minimum requirement is to assist: One Child, Once A Week, for One Hour.  Volunteers tutor children during their lunch periods, which are typically from 10am-1pm or in the afterschool hours from 2-5pm, M-F.  Urban Hope has serviced PS 44, Lavelle, PS 31, PS 19, PS 18, PS 68 and PS 78.  The more volunteers that sign up, the more struggling children will be helped with Literacy Skills.    All Volunteers are welcome and should be 15+. 

Responsibilities:

  • Mentor tutor children during their lunch periods, which are typically from 10am-1pm or in the afterschool hours from 2-5pm
  • One Child, Once a Week for One Hour

Requirements:

  • Attend Orientation October 3rd at 10am
  • No experience or advanced preparation is necessary, just a willing heart to want to make a positive difference in a child’s life. 
  • Urban Hope provides a 2-Hr. Volunteer Training that must be attended.
  • All Volunteers are welcome and should be 15+. 

Openings: Unlimited

Schedule:

Mondays-P.S. 18 , 221 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310

Wednesdays-P.S. 19, 780 Post Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310

Thursdays- P.S. 78,  35 Hill St., Staten Island, NY, 10304

Fridays – P.S. 44, 80 Maple Parkway, Staten Island, NY  10303

Job Category: LTW Mentor
Job Type: In Person
Job Location: 10310 Staten Island
Applicant Age: 16+

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