Nature and Purpose
The Roxbury Youth Programs at the First Church in Roxbury are run through the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, which is one of the oldest faith-based social service organizations in the country, at least 180 years old. The UUUM is a private non-profit corporation that provides a variety of programs, primarily to low-income families of color in the Boston area. It is also part of our mission to provide transformational opportunities for inner-city and suburban families to work together, to get to know each other as real people, not as stereotypes. The UUUM programs are non-sectarian/non-religious environments which include after school programs for middle school and high school youths. We try to strategically address current social and academic realities that young people are facing in their lives.
Tasks
Tasks for PULSE students in the after-school programs can include Program Development, Computer Training, and Conducting Workshops.
Tutors: Assist individual students with homework in subjects such as writing/reading, math, science, social studies, MCAS studies, and try to listen and connect with students. PULSE Volunteers can also exercise leadership by developing and conducting fun, educational activities to fill the evening schedule for middle and high school youth.
Enrichment: Assist or design projects in Visual Arts, Music, Poetry writing/recitation, Theater, Dance, Physical Education/Nutrition, or craft/hobbies. PULSE volunteers exercise leadership in other areas. They can inspire the high school youth to attend college by discussing their experiences, and by assisting the youth in selecting colleges to apply to, filling out applications, applying for applications, applying for financial aid, and tutoring for the MCAS and SAT exams. Twelve (12) volunteers are needed.
Time Requirements
The after-school program operates Monday-Friday 2:30PM-8:00PM, except for holidays, during the school year. The program includes daily snacks, dinner, evening programming and transportation home for youths.
Supervisor
Pia Handson, Program Director
Sam Williams, Associate Director/Director of Youth Programs
Address
The First Church in Roxbury (John Eliot Square)
10 Putnam Street, Roxbury MA 02119
617-318-6010
617-276-5899
www.uuum.org
Council Member:
Megan Wilkie