Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters: Middle School Group MentoringBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Literacy Tutors Needed!Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color. The two locations are in Asheville. Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. Time Commitment: Twice a week for 50-minute sessions between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year.Requirements: GED or High School diploma Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions Complete a background checkTraining: Tutors must complete 16-20 hours of training prior to being assigned a studentIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next step instructions. You can expect a follow up email with additional details and next steps from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color. The two locations are in Asheville. Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. Time Commitment: Twice a week for 50-minute sessions between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year.Requirements: GED or High School diploma Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions Complete a background checkTraining: Tutors must complete 16-20 hours of training prior to being assigned a studentIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next step instructions. You can expect a follow up email with additional details and next steps from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |