Organization
Rochdale Village

Homework Center Helpers at Rochdale Village (16+)

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Jamaica, NY

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Jamaica, NY 11434

About this Opportunity

SUMMARY:
We are seeking individuals to serve within Library Homework Centers to provide support to students in grades 1-5 to better understand and complete their work. Students learn to prioritize assignments based on difficulty, review notes and textbooks, and apply the information to assignments and projects.

Students are guided by a team of Homework Help staff and volunteers trained to reinforce classroom information and employ learning techniques that allow students to confidently finish assignments on their own.

Centers operate Monday- Thursday, during after-school hours from 3:00pm - 5:30pm, starting the week of October 6th through late-May.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

As a Homework Center Helper, you must satisfy these requirements to apply:

  • 16 years old or older
  • Available at least three (3) afternoons per week between Monday through Thursday
  • Available between 3:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Interested and willing to work with school aged children in grades 1-5
  • Patient and calm demeanor able to deconstruct and explain academic information and subject matter to others
  • Able to commit to a minimum of 12-15 weeks, not including holidays and school breaks.
  • Bilingual skills a plus
 

ITEMS REQUIRED: 

Minors (14-17) 

Adults (18+) 

 

SCHEDULE: 

Volunteer schedules depend on individual dates and times available 

TIMES OF DAY VOLUNTEER NEEDED 

Monday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 

Tuesday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 

Thursday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 

Friday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm 


ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

This is an in-person project.??The application process may take a minimum of thirty (30) or more days to fully complete depending on the volume of candidates at any time.  Your patience during this period is appreciated.   

Learn About the Application Process 

 

APPLY NOW: 

CLICK THE “EXPRESS INTEREST BUTTON TO REGISTER. 

 
DON’T SEE THE REGISTRATION BUTTON? 

You may be unable to apply directly for this project if you previously volunteered in this role at this location (i.e. you don’t see the “EXPRESS INTEREST” button). 

CLICK HERE TO REPORT THE ISSUE 

Features

  • Good for Kids

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening