CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Last updated on January 8, 2008
Volunteer Position: Tutoring and Homework Help
Frequency: 1-5 days a week
Area: Youth Education
Tasks:
Tutoring and Homework help takes place 5 days a week from 3:30-5:00pm in what is called the Peace Portal. Every day the Academic Enrichment staff along with volunteers transform a classroom into a welcoming, groovy and quiet place where youth can work on homework, use the internet, create a resume, read a book, or receive tutoring. From 3:30-4:00 the Peace Portal is an open lab where students can check email, surf the net, etc. At 4:00pm it becomes time to focus on homework or other tasks such as resume development, reading a book or working on a project for another HMI program. Volunteer tutors will:
¨ Assist youth with general homework, studying, proof reading, etc.
¨ Tutor students if volunteer has a specialty in a specific academic area.
¨ Assist in setting up and taking down the room decorations
¨ Monitor computer use
Schedule: Volunteers should be able to commit to 3:15-5:15pm at least once a week for this position.
Requirements: This position requires a fingerprinting credential, which can be paid for by HMI. Experience working with youth in a tutoring or other educational capacity a plus.
Additional Skills: Strength in a particular subject area including test prep is always helpful in addition to basic knowledge of Word, Excel, Power point and the internet.
Purpose: Your presence in the Peace Portal will contribute to the academic success of the youth at HMI and HMHS as well as provide much needed role models for our youth.
Volunteer Position: Woman's Basketball Coach
Frequency: 1-2 Days a week/2hrs a day 4-6pm
Area: Programs
TASKS:
HMI’s Woman's programming is seeking volunteers to help teach young woman the basics of basketball during a weekly class. In addition to refereeing the scrimmages, volunteers would assist HMI staff in discussing with youth the health benefits of exercise, living drug-free and eating healthy.
SCHEUDLE:
Availability for this position requires 2 hour shifts 1 or 2 days a week from 4 to 6. Volunteers who agree to teach more than two classes per semester will need to be fingerprinted at HMI's expense.
REQUIREMENTS:
Fun, personable and good with youth. Knowledge of general basketball rules as well as a moderate-well ability to play and teach.
PURPOSE:
The course will provide students both theory and practical skills around physical fitness in a safe and unassuming environment. The volunteers will assist these young woman in living healthy lives.
Volunteer Position: Programs Administrative Assistant
Frequency: 2 month project/Flexible
Area: Programs
*** This position can be done remotely, and does not require on-site work***
TASKS: To revise and edit Program Policies & Procedures Manual
SCHEUDLE: Flexible but within the hours of 9:30 -6:00
REQUIREMENTS: Attention to details, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively with Program Staff
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Knowledge of Microsoft office
PURPOSE: To create an updated Policies and Procedures Manual by no later than February 2008
Volunteer Position: Pantry Assistant
Frequency: Once a week/Flexible.
Area: Facilities
TASKS:
HMI is seeking volunteers to assist us with our Pantry area. Tasks will include organizing, ordering and general assistance as needed.
SCHEUDLE: Preferred availability is for a two to three hour shift at least one day a week between the hours of 11:30 – 7:00, M-F.
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a fingerprinting credential, which can be paid for by HMI. An outgoing personality, comfort/experience working with youth, and great organization skills.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) are a plus.
PURPOSE: To keep the Pantry stocked with clothes, food and hygiene products. Also to keep the Pantry organized and accessible.
