• Volunteer
• Continuing the Legacy

"We are a community of learning: not only children learn, but staff and volunteers learn as well"

-Mary Ella, volunteer of 15 years

There are many ways to make a difference!

Mentoring : youth 10-18 years (flexible schedule)

It is possible to volunteer to work with one child, a small group, or present a workshop on a relevant topic to adolescents or college bound teens. 

After School Program: grades 1-4 (Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

• Tutoring and homework help
• Listening to children read and reading to children
• Educational computer and board games; word processing

Y-L.E.A.D: grades 5-8 (Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. - 6p.m.)

• Tutoring, homework, and computer help
• High school application and placement guidance

LEAP: grades 1-8 (Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

• Literacy Enrichment
• Arts and Crafts

Summer Program: ages 5-14, July-August (Monday-Friday, 8a.m. - 6p.m.)

• Reading and writing enrichment
• Art, cooking, music, acting, and dance

Turning Point: ages 16 + up (Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3p.m.)

• Computer Training : Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel (morning)
• GED preparation (afternoon)
• Assist in resume and cover letter writing as well as job searches
• Facilitate work readiness workshops

"Exposure and enrichment are constant: we expand the definition of what is local through field trips to other parts of Manhattan, and we invite volunteers to contribute their unique talents and skills"

-Laura, volunteer of 9 years

Some alternative ways of volunteering:

• Chaperone group trips (ex. To museums or other cultural events in Manhattan)
• Help to organize holiday parties
• Translate text from English to Spanish 
• Assist with general fundraising and administrative work
• Use your imagination!  - Create opportunities based on your own interests and talents.    

 Next Steps to Volunteering:

For more information about volunteering, please contact:

Eboni Hogan at ehogan@bookert.org or 212-831-5506