Volunteer / Unpaid Internship Opportunity Literacy Program Lead (Bronx, NYC)

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accra literacyBronx (NY)

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About the role

Accra Literacy is seeking dedicated volunteers (or unpaid interns) to lead our Read-A-Book, Share-Your-Take Station Program, a literacy program hosted in partnership with South East Bronx Neighborhood Center (SEBNC). This is a once-a-month, in-person commitment at an after-school site in the Bronx, working with students ages 7–12. Sessions take place on Wednesdays (once monthly) Program Objectives: Improve reading comprehension and writing skills Strengthen critical thinking through discussion and reflection Encourage students to engage with books, express their ideas and foster curiosity Responsibilities: Facilitate a literacy-centered activity (reading, writing, or discussion-based) Engage students in reading and sharing their thoughts Rotate and refresh books monthly (may include picking up books from partner site) Maintain a structured, engaging, respectful, and nurturing environment Ideal Candidate: Education, English, or related major (preferred, but open) College student or recent graduate (preferred, but open) Passion for literacy advancement and youth engagement Reliable and available Wednesdays (once monthly) Support Provided: Accra Literacy shirt (uniform) Transportation reimbursement for program days To apply, email volunteer.accralit@gmail.com with your resume and a brief paragraph (in a singular pdf file), about your interest in the role and how you'd be most suitable for it.

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