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Successfully fulfilling our mission depends on the support and positive relationships we build with the youth and families we serve as well as concerned individuals and businesses in the community. Groundwork offers individuals and businesses a wide variety of opportunities to participate in one-time, ongoing or virtual volunteer projects.
Volunteers may perform an array of activities, ranging from specialized arts instruction, teaching, data entry, painting, construction, office assistance, landscaping, tutoring, graphic design, event planning, mentoring and more.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Mentoring
Mentors act as a support for our Groundwork for Success or Groundwork for Youth students via e-mail and bi-monthly face-to-face interactions
Tutoring
Tutors provide Groundwork for Youth students with homework support and assist Groundwork for Success scholars with SAT preparation, essay editing, homework support, etc.
Community Outreach
Neighborhood canvassing; flier distribution regarding community events and programs for East New York or Bedford-Stuyvesant residents
Administrative Support
Volunteers able to commit 2-4 hours each week may provide administrative support as necessary to Groundwork for Youth, Groundwork for Success or administrative offices
Specialists
Artists, musicians, theatrical instructors - teach your art form to Groundwork for Youth students or Groundwork for Success scholars during program scheduling
Reading Buddies
One-on-one reading support for elementary school students
One-time Volunteer Opportunities
Unique one-time volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and businesses. In the past volunteers have chaperoned trips to the Bronx Zoo, completed beautification projects such as painting murals or gardening projects, provided Thanksgiving Dinner for families and conducted workshops on topics such as financial literacy, technology literacy, and resume writing.
Get involved - volunteer opportunities are outlined on our groundwork volunteer information sheet.
If you would like to suggest a volunteer project, please contact us.
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