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We are very excited to grow our work supporting the children of New Haven. With your help, we are sure to reach our goal of increasing their literacy and math skills by providing coordinated opportunities in summer and after school programs for students. We are thrilled to provide them opportunities to learn critical literacy and math skills, build home libraries, and develop an enjoyment of reading and math.

Please make your selections on your preferences below and we will connect you to the most appropriate volunteering opportunity in our network.

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for the 2024 New Haven Tutoring Initiative! 

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This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by Federal Award Identification Number SLFRP3212 awarded to the City of New Haven by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Are you a young adult (ages of 16-24) looking to help our community?

Get paid to tutor reading!

The New Haven Tutoring Initiative (NHTI) is seeking proactive and dedicated Education Interns.
These part-time interns will work closely with Literacy Instructors and Site Staff. This role offers
hands-on experience in reading education, community engagement, and nonprofit operations.

Education Internship Supported by New Haven Reads

Prerequisite Requirement:
15 hours of volunteering as a tutor learning the ins and outs of the role tutoring reading. Ages 16-24.

Work Hours and Schedule:
4-10 hours a week, weekdays between 2:30-7pm or Saturdays 10am-2pm. Summer hours vary.

Key Responsibilities:

1. On-Site Support:

  • Collaborate with Literacy Instructors and on-site teams to support classroom activities and small group sessions.
  • Provide 1-on-1 literacy tutoring to individual students

2. High School Liaison:

  • Serve as a liaison to your respective high school, actively promoting New Haven Tutoring Initiative programs and recruiting high school volunteers.
  • Hang up flyers, engage classmates, and encourage volunteer involvement to support the growth of our programs.

3. Marketing and Testimonial Support:

  • Collect photos, videos, and testimonials that highlight student engagement and program impact.
  • Blog posts and other potential projects for Outreach Team

Benefits:

  • Completion of any required community service hours
  • Hourly Rate of $15.69
  • Valuable hands-on experience in education and nonprofit sectors.
  • Opportunity to contribute to positive educational experiences for K-8 students.
  • Development of communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be between ages 16 and 24.
  • Passion for education, youth development, and community engagement.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team with diverse groups of people.
  • Enthusiasm for promoting volunteerism and community involvement.
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
  • Proficiency in Google Office Suite and virtual communication tools.
  • To Apply:

Interested candidates should:
● Email a resume, cover letter to Fernanda@newhanvereads.org
● Please include two professional or academic references (name & email address)
● Complete the application by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link.

Apply here!