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发帖数: 33825 | 1 APEX Volunteers Needed for this Spring!
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT! VOLUNTEER NOW FOR THIS SPRING SEMESTER!
Volunteer Opportunities
4th Grade Prep Teachers – 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Help tutor 4th graders
in
Math to prepare them for their middle school placement exam. Classes
are
held Saturdays from 10AM -12PM at a school in Lower Manhattan. There is
a
teacher’s training this Saturday, January 7th, 10AM -12PM.
SAT Prep Teachers (Math or Verbal) – 5 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Help high
school
students prepare for the SAT by teaching them Math or Verbal. Classes
are
held Saturdays from 10-11:30AM for Math or 11:30AM – 1PM for Verbal at a
school in Lower Manhattan.
Middle School Mentoring Program (6th-8th grade) – 2 MENTORS NEEDED.
Mentor
one-on-one with a middle school student. Program takes place at a
school
in Lower Manhatttan every other Saturday from 1-3PM.
High School Mentoring Program (9th-12th grade) – 2 MENTORS NEEDED.
Mentor
one-on-one with a high school student and meet twice a month. Times and
locations are determined by each mentoring pair.
Hoops Basketball Program – 2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Help coach 4th and 5th
graders in basketball. No coaching experience needed, just a love for
basketball and youth development. Sessions are held on Saturdays from
12 to
2PM at aschool in Lower Manhattan.
No experience necessary. APEX provides training, continuous support and
workshops for volunteers and students through the year.
To apply, please contact Kristine Chin at K***********[email protected] or
212-748-1225 ext. 103 for more information.
Volunteer Descriptions
Mentoring Programs
Mentor a middle school or high school student. Help a youth to improve
academically, broaden their horizons, develop stronger interpersonal
skills
and a more positive self-image, and, most importantly, learn how to
cultivate valuable and memorable friendships. Mentoring is a one year
commitment, and mentoring pairs meet for a minimum of two hours every
other
week. To help facilitate the mentoring relationship and foster a sense
of
shared experience between other program participants, APEX organizes
workshops and group events, which included museum and art tours, rafting
trips, and apple picking.
Educational & Wellness Programs
Build relationships and work with students in academic and athletic
programs
. These are 10 week programs in both the fall and spring semester.
There
is a minimum one semester commitment.
The 4th Grade Prep Program prepares students for the statewide
standardized
English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exams, which determine placement in
New
York City public schools for students starting in the 6th grade.
The SAT Preparation Program equips students for the standardized college
entrance examination by building skills and confidence in test-taking
strategies and subject materials. The program consists of instruction
and
diagnostic exams.
The Hoops Basketball Program teaches 4th and 5th graders the game of
basketball and the values of healthy living, teamwork, and
sportsmanship.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Help plan larger events for the students with other APEX volunteers.
You
can volunteer to help out with events based on your schedule.
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About APEX
Founded in 1992, APEX seeks to empower youth to be well-rounded,
productive
members of society by helping them build their self-confidence, explore
academic and career goals, develop a sense of community and service, and
gain leadership skills through one-on one mentoring relationships and
educational programs. Please learn more at our website, www.apex-
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