Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on August 16, 2009 |
Fun-loving and outgoing individual that gets joy out of seeing individuals explore the world of opportunity through learning. Energetic individual that loves to work with children in the areas of Reading, Paragraph Writing, Math, Science, English, and other academic subjects. We are looking for individuals that love working with children, and value the positive impact they can give to a child. This volunteer opportunity is full of fulfillment, in the fact of knowing you are able to give a child a listening ear, an encouraging word, a warm smile, and an opportunity to beat this increasing war on illiteracy.
Requirements include an open mind and a big heart to accept children of all races, creed, color, social and economic status. Training includes an orientation, one visit session of the tutoring program, and a walk-through of facility and program materials.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Extended Hands Community Outreach, Inc.
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Students |
| Children (5-12) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| English Language Instruction |
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Teaching |
| Math / Science |
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Tutoring |
| Reading |
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Writing / Editing |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Education & Technology |
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Address:
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540 Cheerful StreetWest Palm Beach, FL 33407(See a map) |
Directions:
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If you are going north on I-95 take the Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. exit, go east (make right) all the way down to Dixie Highway. At Dixie Highway make a left (head north), you will take Dixie Highway to 18th Street. At 18th Street you will make a left. Take 18th Street all the way down and circle around the curve (you can not go left or straight). First street after circling around the curve make first right which is Cheerful Street. Pentecostal Church is on right hand side. All programs are provided on their property in dining hall or administration office which consists of computer lab. If you are going south on I-95 take Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. exit and go east (make a left) and follow the same above directions.
Nearest Bus Stop: Dixie Highway, 3 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.ehcofl.org
| Last updated on August 16, 2009 |
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