CIVIC HOUSE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For the Week of February 6th, 2012
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ONE TIME SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PennSEM
LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES
North Star After School Program
Mentor for Minds Matter of Philadelphia
PhillyPatientRide
Breakthrough
Sink or Swim Philadelphia
Art-Reach Development Intern
Penn Science Across Ages
Sayre High School Volunteer Opportunities
Moelis Access Science
Penn Students Offering Support
Universal Companies
ONE TIME SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PennSEM and the Wharton Program for Social Impact are accepting applications for the PennSEM Internship Program. There are two upcoming information sessions where interested students can learn more information. They will be help on Tuesday Jan. 24th 8-9pm in JMHH G88 and Wednesday Feb. 1st 8-9pm in JMHH F92. Interested students can access the applications here.
LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES
North Star After School Program
We are looking for students interested in tutoring grades K-8 in math, reading and writing. Tutoring takes place Monday through Friday from 3:30-4:45 at Julia de Burgos Elementary School or Fairhill Elementary School. See website for more details or contact Caitlin Thomas.
Contact Name: Caitlin Thomas
Email: thomasc@congreso.net
Phone: 215-763-8870
Mentor for Minds Matter of Philadelphia, Inc.
Minds Matter is a not-for profit organization whose mission is to guide accomplished high school students from low-income families by preparing them for college success. We are looking for volunteers/mentors for the students. Mentoring will include essay writing, applying for college summer programs and being a positive influence and young professional advisor for these students. Apply here and see the website for more information.
Contact Name: Chris Uhrinek
Email: chris.uhrinek@mindsmatterphilly.org
American Cancer Society and Philly Car Share are sponsoring PhillyPatientRide where volunteers will drive cancer patients to and from their treatments in Philadelphia. For more information and to sign up to volunteer visit their website or call 215-985-5359.
Breakthrough is a tuition-free academic enrichment program for low-income high-potential middle and high school students. BT empowers students to succeed in academically rigorous high school programs and then gain entrance to four-year colleges and universities. Breakthrough is looking for volunteer tutors and teachers to participate in the program and assist middle and high school students. There are also opportunities for Breakthrough's Summer Teaching Internship. See their website for more information. Interested students should apply here!
Sink or Swim Philadelphia's mission is to assist those people in the Philadelphia area who are uninsured or underinsured pay for necessary medical expenses. We are looking for volunteers to help with social media optimization and outreach. Visit website for more information.
Contact Name: Marion Leary
Email: sosphilly@gmail.com
Art-Reach is a 25-year old organization that facilitates access to the arts for people with disabilities and economic disadvantages. Art-Reach is looking for a resourceful and service-oriented student to work at the organization Development Intern to write grants and conduct grant research for Art-Reach. To learn more about the position visit the website. Interested candidates should email a letter and resume with a writing sample to Associate Director Stephanie Borton at sborton@art-reach.org by January 31, 2012.
PSAA Fellows co-lead science classes at Alexander Wilson Elementary School. PSAA is looking for more volunteers for the Spring semester. To learn more visit the website or email contact@scienceacrossages.org. Applications are due on Thursday January 26th and 6pm and can be found here.
Sayre High School Volunteer Opportunities
The Sayre High School College Access Resource Center is currently seeking Graduation Coaches, Academic Tutors, and other volunteers to work with Sayre students. There are also opportunities for one time service with workshops relevant to college access. Interested students should contact Tiffany J. Poole at tjpoole.02@gmail.com.
The Moelis Access Science program is committed to STEM teaching and learning and is seeking a Student Coordinator. The student coordinator will be responsible for program coordination and development. See website for more information.
Penn Students Offering Support
Penn Students Offering Support has student volunteers work together to hold tutoring/exam-aid sessions for their peer students. These sessions are used to raise funds to help children in Latin America acquire access to a quality education. Penn SOS is currently recruiting board members and tutors, as they are the most important part of the process. If you are interested or have further questions please contact Lindsey Lee.
Contact: Lindsey Lee
Phone: 646-465-2800
Email: sosupenn@gmail.com
Universal Companies has a residency in Philadelphia, where they host programs and services for their residents. They are currentlyl looking for tutors for literacy tutoring. The services are provided in-home and the schedule is flexible but needs to be consistent. If interested please see the contact information below.
Contact: Tiffany Clarke
Phone: 267-950-0890
