Hello! We are I’RAISE, a non-profit organization in New York City. We focus on providing mental health advocacy/services + program, and academic enrichment program at underserved NYC schools! Our Afterschool Program is currently seeking volunteer support.
Volunteer Title: Sports Instructor
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Program: Afterschool Program
Hours: 4 pm to 6 pm ET
Days: 2 to 3 days on weekday
Start Date: As soon as possible
As a Sports Instructor Volunteer, you will work with our children (pre-k to 5th grade), and you will be teaching and leading sports classes and workshops such as Basketball!, and helping to build a positive, and inclusive fun learning environment.
Sport Instructor Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead sport classes and workshops for children and youth – preferably basketball or wrestling
- Mentor and motivate our students to develop their sports skills!
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that values creativity, teamwork, and diversity
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to keep them informed of their child’s progress in your sports class
- Collaborate with other instructors and volunteers to plan and implement sports activities
- Attend training sessions and meetings to learn about teaching strategies and organizational policies
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- 1+ years of experience in teaching sports classes, ideally basketball
- 2+ years of sports experience, perhaps playing a basketball, doing wrestling, track and field
- Able to do 2 to 3 days, 4 pm to 6 pm ET
- Fingerprint required, cost is covered! May take 1 week for the clearance process
Volunteer Benefits:
- Gain experience working with pre-k to 6th graders in a public school afterschool setting and build your teaching expertise
- Receive mentorship under the supervision of an experienced Afterschool Program Director
- Learn about lesson planning, classroom management and supervision
- Make a positive impact in the lives of the students in our Afterschool Program!
- Receive a letter of recommendation and E-Certificate upon completion of your volunteer service
Short Application Process:
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Must complete our volunteer application google form.
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtL5eLGIz5xaD6xBg2jFXioiKM_eTreQ6L5aHu-tv0TAOAQ/viewform
- Have question? Email HR Director, Dalamu Sherpa at d.sherpa@iraiseinc.org