Classroom Support Volunteer

BRIDGES Summer Classroom Support volunteers work closely with the K-12 Programs Coordinator, K-12 Programs Specialist and Lead Teachers to support groups of children/youth in basic literacy and numeracy skill-building and other activities provided by REC. Classroom Support volunteers are responsible for welcoming students in the mornings, supporting literacy and numeracy activities, assisting in the movement of the group to different activity centers throughout the day according to the daily schedule, supporting the group during various inside and outside activities, games, snack and lunch times, and supporting any needs that arise for program efficiency. Field trips will occur on some but not all Thursdays, so if you choose to volunteer on Thursdays, volunteers are required to attend and support with student supervision on field trips. Thursday volunteers are also welcome to serve as drivers in a carpool for other volunteers on field trips.

Training and Evaluation Meetings are required aspects of being a Classroom Support volunteer. Training dates will be Monday, June 9 OR Tuesday, June 10, from 10:00am-2:00pm. The BRIDGES Summer Program runs from Monday to Thursday, 10:00am-2:00pm, and Classroom Support volunteers must commit to at least one day a week (preferably two).

Requirements:

• Must be a Michigan resident or have temporary residency in Michigan
• High School or equivalent degree (or working towards)
• Teaching, tutoring, volunteering, or experience working with groups of children
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work with children of all ages (K-12)
• Self-motivation to identify and aid students in their educational needs
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commit to volunteering on a weekly basis
• Attend required training in person
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with small group of students
• Providing reading, writing, and speaking directions to students
• Engaging students in learning activities such as games, puzzles, projects, creative assignments, worksheets, or any other appropriate activities
• Work with staff to identify, advocate for, and work on student’s educational needs
• Report progress and/or issues of concern to Lead Teacher, K-12 Program Coordinator, and/or K-12 Programs Specialist
• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families
• Build relationships with students on a weekly basis
• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment through assisting with after-program clean up