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Summer 2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Please read through each opportunity, choose the one that interests you the most and fits in with your work/school schedule. There are opportunities in the District and in Maryland. Then contact the staff person listed at the end of each opportunity for more information and to set up a meeting with him/her so you can get started. Thank you for your interest in our work!
Become a High School/GED Tutor
Are you someone who is organized and reliable with strong academic and communication skills? Do you enjoy working with young people one-on-one or in small groups? Can you help students learn vocabulary, practice math skills, edit essays, or improve their English?
The Next Step Public Charter School is seeking volunteers for the 2011-2012 school year. Next Step PCS is a bilingual high school/GED program for students ages 15-24. Our mission is to provide young people who face significant challenges and who are not supported in traditional high schools, the opportunity to continue their education. For more information, visit our website. or call us at (202) 319-2249.
Volunteers are an important part of our program, as their involvement allows us to provide individualized instruction to our students, enabling them to progress at their own pace. Volunteers can work as classroom aids, or they can work one-on-one with students in the following subjects: ESL, Reading and Language Arts, or Math. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in volunteering at Next Step, and any relevant experience, to
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Qualifications: All volunteers must undergo in-house background check and show proof of TB test results. Spanish helpful but not required. Minimum commitment: two hours/week for three months. Specify interest in day program (Monday through Friday; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or evening program (Monday through Thursday; 6:00 – 9:00PM).
Location: The Next Step is located at 1419 Columbia Rd., NW, and is easily accessible by Metro and bus.
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