In-School Volunteer for Students Impacted by Incarceration at Bronx Academy of Letters

Description

The mission of The PATHfinder Club is to create supportive paths for youth whose lives have been impacted by incarceration, detention and deportation. We co-create a community where Club members feel comfortable and confident to stay in school and graduate, set and achieve goals, expand their resilience, conquer challenges, embrace opportunities for healing and self-expression and connect in meaningful ways with their peers, loved ones and their community.

Responsibilities

• Support students who have experienced incarceration, detention, or deportation
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for club members
• Encourage students to stay in school and work towards graduation
• Aid in goal setting and achievement for club members
• Help build resilience and overcome challenges faced by club members
• Facilitate connections between club members, their peers, families, and the broader community

Requirements

• Commitment to volunteering throughout the entire academic year
• One hour per week during lunch on Mondays
• Willingness to attend Bronx Academy of Letters' meetings

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting youth affected by incarceration, detention, or deportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment
• Willingness to listen and provide guidance to students

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Empathy and patience
• Ability to build relationships and foster trust

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives
• Personal growth through working with diverse youth populations
• Opportunities to learn about and support youth development initiatives

Pay

N/A

Schedule

One hour per week during lunch on Mondays

Starts in Fall 2025 and continues through the end of the academic year

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives
• Personal growth through working with diverse youth populations
• Opportunities to learn about and support youth development initiatives

Contact

To apply, please visit our website: The Pathfinder Club