Summer Learning Program Volunteer

The McGaw YMCA Summer Learning program, in partnership with District 65, is a six-week summer learning experience provided at no cost to students who qualify. This program is designed to help advance students’ academic achievement and social-emotional skills through a full-day summer experience that combines small group, rigorous literacy and math instruction, with hands-on enrichment activities including STEM, physical activity, art and field trips.

Department: Summer Learning
Type: Volunteer
Days/Hours: Varies; see position descriptions below
Program Dates: June 10-July 19 (6 weeks) – no program on June 19 & July 4
Site Locations: Washington, Oakton, and Kingsley Schools

Available Volunteer Positions

Academic Support Tutors (Highest Need)
· Days/Times: M-TH from 9am-12pm (Must commit to at least 1 day per week, M-TH)
· Responsibilities: Support classroom teachers with delivering high quality literacy and math lessons. Volunteers will work with students in small groups or one-on-one.

AM or PM Runner
• Days/Times: M-F from 8:30-9:30am or 3:30-4:30pm
• Responsibilities: Support staff with arrivals or departures by greeting students, greeting parents, walking students to breakfast and help direct traffic.

Site Set-Up or Pack-Up Team
• Days/Times: June 6-7 from 9am-4pm or July 19 from 9am-4pm
• Responsibilities: Calling all organization experts! This position does not work directly with kids. They will be responsible for the successful set up and clean up of classroom and office spaces before and/or at the end of the summer program.

Field Trip Chaperone
• Days/Times: Fridays, 9am-4pm
• Responsibilities: Volunteers will accompany the group on the Friday field trips. They will help supervise students on the bus and at the trip location. Volunteer field trip chaperones play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience for all participants.

To apply, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form

 

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All McGaw YMCA employees and volunteers are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention. The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously. Because of our concern for the welfare of children, the McGaw YMCA has developed standards, guidelines, and training to aid in the detection and prevention of child abuse. In addition, employees and volunteers are screened, and background checks are conducted as a part of the hiring and volunteer process.

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