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Reading is one of the most critical skills that is often underdeveloped in children from diverse or low-income neighborhoods. And while it’s known that reading comprehension plays a huge role in every aspect of life – from youth all the way through adulthood – it frequently falls by the wayside.
Partner one-on-one with an elementary student to:
One to four (1 to 4) days a week
Erie Elementary Charter School
Erie Neighborhood House
Starting September 4, 2012
Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Learn more about the READS program contact Dan Adams, Reading specialist
Dedicating yourself to an Erie student doesn’t necessarily mean you have to focus solely on reading, or even commit a large amount of your time to the program. If you’re actively seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life, join Erie’s After School homework help program.
Spend one-on-one homework time with a youth between the ages of 5 and 12
Two (2) hours at least once per week
Erie Elementary Charter School
Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
For children, a captivating story can spark imagination and instill a new sense of creativity that lasts a lifetime. Unfortunately, many youth are unable to experience this without the help from an organization like Erie House. If you have a favorite children’s book and are passionate about sharing your love of reading with children, we’d love to have you!
Share your favorite stories with individual or small groups of students ages 2 to 5
One time opportunity
Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 11:00am
Learn more about Children and Youth Programs, or Contact Grace Clear
Since 1998, 100 percent of our TEAM students have graduated high school, with 97 percent moving on to college. TEAM provides college scholarships, comprehensive workshops on the financial aid application process and visits to Chicago's largest college fair and various universities. But to be successful, we need passionate professionals to volunteer their time.
Pair up with an at-risk 8th to 12th grade student and provide ongoing mentorship, guidance, academic and personal support
Weekly meetings plus special activities (i.e. visit to a college fair) for the whole school year
8th and 9th graders meet Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
10th through 12th graders meet Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Learn about the TEAM program, or contact Maria Muñoz
At Erie developing and challenging our youth is essential to bettering local communities, now and in the future. Our Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) program is meant to inspire youth ages 12 to 18 to become more active in their neighborhoods, as well as their own personal and academic growth.
Help youth develop their social skills, build healthy self-images and relationships, attain positive educational outcomes (like high school graduation and college enrollment) and enrich their lives through skills development.
Learn about the YOU program
Work with adult learners in either a one-on-one, small group or small class setting
A one-year session
Erie Neighborhood House
Erie Little Village (Fridays)
Generally Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings and Saturday mornings
Group Tutoring
Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to Noon and 5:00pm to 6:00 pm
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Complete a web-based training, or attend an in-person 12-hour training with an approved trainer like Literacy Works
Learn more about our ESL program or contact Justin Hochstetler
One of our core values at Erie is empowering individuals in our community to have a stronger voice. But in order to do so, it’s critical for these legal, permanent residents to become citizens and gain voting rights. As part of the New Americans Initiative, we provide an innovative, holistic approach to citizenship by unifying outreach, immigrant rights advocacy, citizenships classes, civic education and legal services.
Provide legal screenings for our participants
Participate in a Saturday workshop (held monthly)
Throughout the Northwest Side
One Saturday every month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Complete a two (2) hour orientation session
Learn more about our Citizenship initiatives, or contact Megan Granados
One of our core values at Erie is empowering individuals in our community to have a stronger voice. But in order to do so, it’s critical for these legal, permanent residents to become citizens and gain voting rights. As part of the New Americans Initiative, we provide an innovative, holistic approach to citizenship by unifying outreach, immigrant rights advocacy, citizenships classes, civic education and legal services.
Help our participants fill out citizenship applications
Participate in a Saturday workshop (held monthly)
Throughout the Northwest Side
Saturday May 19, 2012, or Saturday June 16, 2012 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Participate in a two (2) hour training session
Learn more about our Citizenship initiatives, or contact Megan Granados
Are you tech savvy? If so, we want you to partner with us to provide technology education to our adult learners.
Monitor the open work times available to our community or act as an instructor or lab assistant during a basic or advanced computer course
At least one (1) hour per week
Volunteers are welcome during classes, which take place Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:30 pm.
Learn more about our Technology Education program or contact Maria Serna, Technology Education Services Coordinator.
In order for our community to grow and develop, it is essential for our members to become better educated and able to prosper in our society. As part of Erie’s community literacy and tutoring programs, we’re seeking volunteers to work with adult learners to help them improve their English, work toward their GEDs and better master the technology necessary to thrive in the workplace.
Help adult learners work towards their GEDs
Once a week for at least one and a half (1.5) hours
Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings and Saturday mornings
Learn more about our Community Literacy program, or contact Justin Hochstetler
Get matched with a Spanish speaker to learn one another's languages
Three (3) hours per week
Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings and Saturday mornings
To get paired up; learn more about Community Literacy, or contact Justin Hochstetler
One of our core values at Erie is empowering individuals in our community to have a stronger voice. But in order to do so, it’s critical for these legal, permanent residents to become citizens and gain voting rights. As part of the New Americans Initiative, we provide an innovative, holistic approach to citizenship by unifying outreach, immigrant rights advocacy, citizenships classes, civic education and legal services.
General clerical work
Anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about our Citizenship initiatives, or contact Megan Granados
One of our core values at Erie is empowering individuals in our community to have a stronger voice. But in order to do so, it’s critical for these legal, permanent residents to become citizens and gain voting rights. As part of the New Americans Initiative, we provide an innovative, holistic approach to citizenship by unifying outreach, immigrant rights advocacy, citizenships classes, civic education and legal services.
Support ESL and civic classes
Erie Neighborhood House
Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Partner Locations:
5318 W. Diversey Parkway
Monday and Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays , 9:00 a.m. – Noon
3249 N. Central Avenue
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Learn more about our Citizenship initiatives or contact Anabel Mosqueda
If you have any questions or want more information on volunteering, contact 312-563-5800.