Volunteer
BE A WILKINSON CENTER VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are vital to the success of Wilkinson Center. Through their time and effort volunteers act as partners to our organization and assist in our goal to provide quality programs and services to our clients.
Individuals or small groups may sign up for volunteer assignments in our various programs including: food and emergency services, adult education and CLIMB, our after-school and summer enrichment programs. Please contact me for corporate and large group projects or any other volunteer questions.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry
Wilkinson Center is looking for food pantry volunteers to assist pantry clients as they shop for food, unload food (if necessary) as it arrives onsite, and sort and bag food ready for distribution, among other duties. - Volunteer hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM to 12:00PM - Buckner Food Pantry – 3402 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas Responsibilities: - Welcome clients and donors; assist in carrying donations into building. - Organize and sort donations; keep donation areas clean and clear. - Prepare food bags for distribution to clients. - Monitor public areas for cleanliness and order. - Help clients carry items out of pantry if necessary. - Work with staff and clients to maintain a safe environment for all. Requirements: - Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot meet with your students. - Complete and hand in all required paperwork (volunteer application, background check, interview and site visit). Qualifications: - Unsupervised volunteers must be at least 16 years old. (Parental consent required for volunteers under 18 years of age.) - Must possess the physical ability to carry, sort and stock food. - Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature. - Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
After-School Program Tutor
OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BEGIN IN LATE AUGUST. OUR SUMMER PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 4TH! Wilkinson Center is looking for volunteers to provide individual and small group tutoring to students in our after-school program. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor. - CLIMB hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:00PM to 6:00PM - Volunteer hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:00PM to 4:30PM - Location: CLIMB is held at five east/southeast Dallas-area locations. Responsibilities: - Meet with students during CLIMB hours to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. - Review class material, discuss the text, predict test questions, formulate ideas for papers, work on solutions to problems, etc. Requirements: - Be punctual for tutoring sessions. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot meet with your students. - Complete and hand in all required paperwork (volunteer application, background check, interview and site visit). Qualifications: - Thorough knowledge in basic reading, writing and math - Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature. - Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
Adult Education Tutor
OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BEGIN IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. OUR SUMMER PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 4TH!
Wilkinson Center is looking for volunteers to provide individual and small group tutoring to students in our adult education program. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor. Tutoring sessions will take place Monday through Thursday, 11:00AM to 12:45PM at Eastfield College, Pleasant Grove Campus (802 N. Buckner Boulevard, Dallas).
Requirements
- Be punctual for all scheduled tutoring sessions. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot meet with your students.
- Complete and hand in all required paperwork (volunteer application, background check, interview and site visit).
- We require a commitment of at least one day a week, but if a tutor has more time to devote to our program that would be great as well
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge in basic reading, writing and math
- Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature.
- Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
Computer Literacy Asst. Instructor
OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BEGIN IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. OUR SUMMER PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 4TH!
Wilkinson Center is looking for volunteers to provide assistance to individuals and small groups in our computer literacy program. Under the direction of the computer literacy instructor, the volunteers will reinforce computer instruction as directed by the teacher. They will also answer questions and assist students with the use of computers and peripheral equipment if necessary (i.e., printer, scanner, etc.). - Morning hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00AM to 11:30AM – Eastfield College, Pleasant Grove Campus (802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas) - Afternoon hours: Monday – Thursday, 12:00PM to 3:30PM – Food Pantry (3402 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas) – Volunteers are not required to assist in both classes. Requirements: - Be punctual for classes. It is your responsibility to notify us as soon as possible if you cannot volunteer. - Complete and hand in all required paperwork (volunteer application, background check, interview and site visit). Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Knowledge in basic Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Knowledge of basic Internet, as well as general computer equipment. - Responsible, dependable, honest, and mature. - Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students. - Ability to stand for long periods of time. - Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Additional volunteer opportunities
Summer Adult Education
Volunteer Description
Wilkinson Center is looking for volunteers to assist students with curriculum taught by instructors, answer questions, review class notes, and help students prepare for upcoming tests. (Volunteers do not have to be thoroughly versed in the subject matter to be an assistant) Adult Education Summer Courses - Location: Eastfield College – Pleasant Grove Campus - Days: Mon. – Thur. Pleasant Grove Library - May 30 – Aug. 30 (Wed. & Thur.) - 6:00PM to 8:00PM - Some Saturdays (based on availability) Writing Workshop June 18 – August 23, 2012 10:45AM to 12:45PM GED Classes - Spanish: June 4 – Aug. 23; 8:30AM to 10:30AM - English: July 9 – Sept. 27; 1PM to 4PM Computer Literacy July 2 – August 16, 2012 - English: 8:30AM to 11:30AM - English: 12:30PM to 3PM (Food Pantry) - Spanish: 11:30AM to 1:30PM (Mon., Wed., Fri.)CLIMB Summer Camp
Volunteer Description
CLIMB Summer Camp Mentors and Chaperones - Session Two: (July 9th – August 3rd) - Locations: CLIMB location in southeast Dallas - Days: Monday – Friday: 9AM to 2PM - Chaperone Days: generally Thursday Mentor Description: - Assist students with curriculum, arts and crafts, and other enrichment activities, including weekly field trips. Chaperone Description: - Supervise small groups of children, and account for all children regularly and before changing activities. - Make sure children adhere to rules and standards of behavior, safety rules, and any site-specific rules. CHECK OUR ‘UPCOMING EVENTS’ SECTION TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR FIRST EVER ‘OLYMPICS-INSPIRED’ CLIMB SUMMER GAMES!Upcoming Events
Volunteer Description
Wilkinson Center has multiple one-time events for our clients throughout the year! Make sure to check back often for updates! Wilkinson Center Summer Games Volunteer with us at our ‘Olympics-style’ field day to celebrate the end of each Summer CLIMB session. Description: Set up/take down, facilitate games, prepare/ distribute food, ‘coach’ teams during games. Site I: Thursday, June 28, 2012 9AM to 2PM St. Phillips School & Community Ctr. 1600 Washington Ave., Dallas CHECK IN AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY FOR OUR NEXT SUMMER GAMES!Administrative/Office
Volunteer Description
Some Wilkinson Center’s administrative/office support is on an ‘as needed’ basis. Check in often for updated volunteer needs! Days open: Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 5PM; Friday: 9AM – 1PM Location: Administrative Office (Uptown Dallas) Office support - Provide office support based on the needs of the admin office, including: filing, data entry, organization, as well as project-based activities. Volunteer support - Support volunteer coordinator with recruitment, interviews, database management, and end-of-the-year volunteer appreciation luncheon. Volunteer photographer - Photograph our various programs and clients to create a database of photos to be used for marketing purposes. Also, photograph our various events we have throughout the year. (Can work around the schedule of the photographer.)
If you’re interested in volunteering with Wilkinson Center submit a VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.
(The application does not guarantee a volunteer position with Wilkinson Center)
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