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Reading Buddies at MLK Elementary School

Agency Name:
 BELL: Building Educated Leaders for Life
Project Coordinator:
Sarah Jankowski, Development Officer
Area of Service:
 Education, Youth and Children
Agency Description:
BELL is a national provider of educational summer and after school programs for K-8 grade children. We believe in the tremendous potential of all children and recognize every student as a "scholar." Our mission is to increase the academic achievements, self-esteem, and life opportunities of children in high-poverty, urban areas through high-quality out-of-school time academic and enrichment programs.
Area:
New York Area
Region:
New Jersey

Project Date & Time:
Oct 19 - 1PM - 5PM
Project Location:
Newark, NJ: 108 South 9th Street Newark, NJ 07107
Volunteer Positions:
 There are currently 10 available volunteer positions
Project Description:
3-5pm on Wednesday, October 19th Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL), believes in the tremendous potential of every child, and therefore recognizes them as scholars. We exist to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced, urban communities. The BELL After School Program contains 50 minutes of literacy instruction and 50 minutes of math instruction. You can join us for the day as a Reading Buddy! During the literacy instruction period, you will pair with small groups of K-5 grade scholars to read to them, with them, and help them respond to the text. This helps scholars develop their critical reasoning and language skills. Outside mentors are extremely important for BELL scholars as they learn to develop relationships with the community and are exposed to positive role models.
Special Skills or Tools Required:
No special skills are required. Themed story books will be provided. Simply show up ready to read with our scholars!
Supplies Needed:
Minimum Age:
20
Project ID #:
1102-3066