Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Schedule
Academic Support
Reading Buddies – One hour, weekly
Guide a small group of young readers through a programmed reading curriculum, including comprehension games, reading silently and aloud. This program is directed towards young readers who are reading below their grade level.
Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition
Kids Café – 2 hours, upon availability
Help prepare and serve around 200 nutritious, hot meals to the members of the West End House. Work along-side student workers in the kitchen and interact with the diverse and delightful population of our Club while serving.
Assistant Coach – weekly practices and games, depending on the sport and schedule
Coaching help is needed for soccer, softball and baseball in the spring and summer months. Lacrosse coaching is needed year-round.
Art Mentors
Music Mentor – one hour, weekly
Have a one-on-one music session with a child or teen that is enrolled in music lessons in our Music Clubhouse. We are seeking anyone who is familiar with the guitar, piano, violin, recorder, singing, music production and engineering, or anyone who appreciates music.
Visual Art Mentor - One hour, weekly
Assist our Art Instructors with lessons. Classes are small and hands-on, Art Mentors work with children one-on-one or in small groups with their projects. Classes that need the most assistance are ceramics, print-making, building and painting.
Affordable Change
Event Committee – Two evening committee meetings and helping out at the event
We need enthusiastic, creative helpers to assist with our newest event, Affordable Change, which is geared towards the young professional community of philanthropists. The event will be held the evening of July 17th at the Wonder Bar in Allston. Help with social networking, PR, event logistics, raffle, and more.
College Club
College Mentor – One hour, Wednesday evening
Mentors will work with teens to complete financial aid questionnaires, college applications, and personal essays. Some evenings will focus on college entrance exam preparation and admissions interviews. Mentors will also be encouraged to share information on their alma mater with our students.
School Year Schedule
Academic Support
Reading Buddies – One hour, weekly
Guide a small group of young readers through a programmed reading curriculum, including comprehension games, reading silently and aloud. This program is directed towards young readers who are reading below their grade level.
Math Buddies - One hour
Play Educational games with children ages 7-12. Using programmatic basic math games, Math Buddies interact with groups in small teams to have fun using subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division.
Gender Specific Homework Help – Monday – Thursday 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Work with girls or boys homework group, ages 7-12. Assist members with daily assignments, reading, and educational games.
Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition
Kids Café – 2 hours, upon availability
Help prepare and serve around 200 nutritious, hot meals to the members of the West End House. Work along-side student workers in the kitchen and interact with the diverse and delightful population of our Club while serving. This is a great way to be introduced to the West End House community.
Cooking Class Instructor- Two hours, one time visit
Lead a cooking class instructing our members how to prepare a healthy, balanced meal or introducing them to international cuisine. Lisa Smith, our Kids Cafe coordinator, will help coordinate and can purchase necessary items before hand if necessary.
Assistant Coach – weekly practices and games, depending on the sport and schedule
Coaching help is needed for soccer, softball and baseball in the spring and summer months. Lacrosse coaching is needed year-round.
Girls Fitness –Wednesday- 6pm – 7pm
Get your heart rate up with our girls in the gym during this 60 minute fitness class. The goal is to achieve 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, reinforcing personal physical fitness behavior for our girls. Activities include running, aerobics, taebo, relay races, and yoga.
Girls Gym – one hour, two days a week
Interact with the girls though physical activities and various team building games such as four-square, basketball, badminton, capture the flag, volleyball, and soccer.
Art Mentors
Music Mentor – one hour, weekly
Have a one-on-one music session with a child or teen that is enrolled in music lessons in our Music Clubhouse. We are seeking anyone who is familiar with the guitar, piano, violin, recorder, singing, music production and engineering, or anyone who appreciates music.
Visual Art Mentor - One hour, weekly
Assist our Art Instructors with lessons. Classes are small and hands-on, Art Mentors work with children one-on-one or in small groups with their projects. Classes that need the most assistance are ceramics, print-making, building and painting.
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