Corporate Opportunities
Bob Morris, long-time volunteer, reads and entertains students at P.S. 27 in Red Hook.
In addition to Learning Leaders’ tutorial and general volunteer programs serving elementary, middle and high schools, the following opportunities permit groups of volunteers to provide distinctive enrichment programs, offered free of charge to New York City public schools. In most cases, training can be provided in-house. For more information, contact development@learningleaders.org.
Program statistics are from the 2007-2008 school year.
Book Buddies
67 volunteers » 16 schools » 37 programs » 429 students
Volunteers and their elementary or middle school pen pals read the same books and exchange letters about them. Students build their vocabulary, writing skills and social competence by discussing subject matter and reading in general with a concerned adult. Volunteers host a Meet & Greet at their offices at the beginning and end of the school year. Read more about Book Buddies!
Read Out Loud
340 volunteers » 14 schools » 45 classes » 1,520 students
Spend one hour reading to an elementary school class up to three times a year. Assist the teacher in engaging the class in interactive activities about the book while also teaching students about your company and the work you perform. This program is available to volunteers and groups.
ArtWorks
110 volunteers » 16 schools » 92 classes » 2,300 students
Volunteers leading small groups of students through selected works in the collections of a New York City museum as part of a five-class visual literacy curriculum developed by arts educators. Children learn how to view, appreciate and discuss painting, sculpture, architecture and the decorative arts.
BookTalk
67 volunteers » 16 schools » 37 programs » 429 students
Teamed volunteers facilitate regular book clubs of elementary or middle schools students about shared reading, including contemporary, multi-cultural stories as well as classic children's literature. Students learn how to read critically, think independently and express themselves clearly in speaking and writing.
College Planning
76 volunteers » 45 sites
Volunteers provide assistance to school guidance/college counselors, helping students with college decision-making and aspects of applications for admission and financial aid.
College & Career Share Fairs
Volunteers participate in school-based Share Fairs, college/career fairs in which employees present to students of all ages about their experiences and decisions.