Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Grand Street Settlement is seeking volunteers for 2-3 hours, one afternoon a week in our Computer Clubhouse. Volunteers will assist youth participants (ages 11 - 17) in learning new technology, multi-media projects, and with homework help.

Clubhouse Mentors support youth as they connect their interests with the computer technology sills they need to express those interests. Mentors focus on developing relationships and successful Mentors understand the importance of establishing relationships based on respect and trust.

The Computer Clubhouse employs more of a group mentoring technique when supporting our young people. Mentors can go from person to person, supporting many Clubhouse members each day depending greatly on the needs of the member. They may also sit side-by-side for long periods of time with one member, helping them with a particular project. It can vary by day. In the Clubhouse, young people are encouraged to follow their own interests and our Mentors are there to support them through that process.

Volunteers do not necessarily need to have high-technical skills. The most important skill a Clubhouse Mentor can possess is the ability to work well with youth. Knowing about computers and/or the software titles is great, but what the youth need is consistent caring adults. Mentors do need to commit to coming one afternoon per week for at least four consecutive months.

An in-person interview and background check is required before Mentors can begin.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Grand Street Settlement, Inc. We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon X X X X X Evening X X X X X Monthly Occasional Contact Person: Jessica Williamson, Communications & Community Relations Coordina, (646) 201-4207, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 80 Pitt Street New York, NY 10002 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.grandstreet.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts 2-3 hours, one day a week (Monday - Friday) between 3 PM and 7 PM.