Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires NYC public school students to love reading. Our rich, innovative programs, which are part of the curricula, bring accomplished authors into high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects.
Volunteer with Behind the Book, a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12th grade classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book. You need no experience or training to volunteer. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires NYC public school students to love reading. We bring authors into high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing and art projects. You need no experience or training to volunteer as a writing, research or art coach to support students as they work.
Interested in becoming a mentor in the evening hours from 3-6 PM, working with youth in an Alternative-to-Detention or Alternative-to-Incarceration programs?
iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower first-generation students from low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions.
iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower first-generation students from low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions.
Originally founded by a group of volunteers committed to making a difference in their community, hospice provides a specialized program of care and services for end-of-life. Volunteers continue to play an essential role in hospice care and make vital contributions to patients and families. MJHS Hospice provides care for pediatric and adult patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities, inpatient facilities and hospitals.
MJHS Hospice Volunteer opportunities include:
• Providing support and companionship to patients and their families
• Participating in leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, playing games with patients, etc.
• Supporting or organizing group activities for patients
• Listening compassionately to patients and their families
• Providing office or clerical support for our hospice team
• Complementary therapies
