Saturday Youth Programs Assistant

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Lighthouse Guild is proud to announce it’s time to recruit volunteers to serve as program assistants for the Saturday Youth Programs. The Saturday Youth Programs serves youngsters ages 6 -13 known as "Youth Skills" and teens ages 14 to 21 known as "Youth Transitions". These blind or visually impaired youth come together to learn, play and socialize with activities designed to help them achieve greater academic, personal and social success in their mainstream schools. Since most of them attend their neighborhood schools alongside sighted peers, this program provides an important opportunity for connecting with others who share a common bond.

We are currently looking for 4-6 volunteers for our "Youth Skills Program". Volunteers are needed approximately two (2) Saturdays per month from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm starting October 26, 2024, and lasting through May 3, 2025.

Opportunity Summary:

The volunteer will support the teachers in the several classes and activities offered during the program. They will be required to monitor the youth as they move between classes and provide support on field trips.

• Engage with students in an age-appropriate manner to help them feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn.
• Assist instructors in classes such as arts and crafts, computers, and physical education.
• Guide students as needed to classes within the building.
• Bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm to the group.

Saturday Youth Skills Program Schedule:

FALL/WINTER 2024

• October 26
• November 2,16
• December 7,14

WINTER/SPRING 2025

• January 4, 25
• February 8, 22
• March 8, 22
• April 5, 19
• May 3

Location: 250 West 64 th Street, New York, NY 10023

This is an in-person volunteer opportunity. Interns/staff/volunteers must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination to serve.

Qualifications:

• Interest in working with young children, youth and teens with disabilities.
• Able to arrive on time and be prepared to work with students.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Must be able to engage and interact with the students throughout the day.
• Must have the physical stamina to walk and move with children and pre-teens.
• Flexibility with task requests.
• Ability to assist in computer workshops is preferred but not necessary to serve.
• Must be able to follow the program leaders and directives, while also able to take initiative and problem solve.
• Must complete human guide training, provided by the program during Orientation (see below).
• * Bilingual Spanish a plus!

Details of the Opportunity: There is a mandatory orientation for all program assistants on Tuesday October 8, 2024, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Be prepared to confirm that you can attend. Your on-going involvement is the program is required for program continuity. Priority will be given to the volunteers who can make the greatest commitment to the established program schedule