Academic Coach Volunteer academic coaches work with students to complete their homework assignments, school projects, or focus on specific academic skills. Academic assistance may occur in the classroom with the Team Leader, or volunteers may work with students, one-on-one, in designated homework labs, under the supervision of site staff. Academic needs vary on the grade, needs, and capabilities of each individual student.
Literacy Trainer Volunteer literacy trainers support our literacy efforts, either as classroom assistants during our Lexia reading rotation, or through a specialized training program designed to practice hands-on early literacy skills. Volunteers must receive specific training to consider the second opportunity as a literacy trainer.
Subject Matter Expert Volunteer subject matter experts provide specialized tutoring or learning opportunities for students interested in a particular subject. Volunteers may provide advanced training for students curious to move ahead, or provide targeted instruction for those struggling to catch up to their grade level.
Power of One Instructor
K-8 Enrichment Teacher Volunteer K-8 enrichment teachers offer special enrichment opportunities for students to learn and apply real-world skills. Utilize your unique talents, skills and abilities to lead students in our K-8 program through an enrichment cycle. Enrichment programs occur throughout the academic year, including the summer. They often run for 6-8 weeks, depending on the additional activities of the club.
High School Enrichment Teacher Volunteer high school enrichment teachers offer special enrichment opportunities for students to learn and apply real-world skills. Utilize your unique talents, skills and abilities to lead students in our high school program through an enrichment cycle. We also have a Media Lab, which is an opportunity for enrichments in the creative arts, production and performance. Enrichment programs occur throughout the academic year, including the summer. Our high school program determines the length of the enrichment, depending on the time of the year.
Power of One Mentor
NXT Steps Program Mentor Volunteer NXT steps program mentors pair with a high school senior, and walk with the student through the transition from high school to college or career. Mentors and mentees meet together monthly over a meal and activity. Mentors meet one additional time to coach and support students through college access, their graduation checklist and other challenging areas in the transition to adulthood.
Power of One Leader
Small Group Leader Volunteer small group leaders join a group of By The Hand students for their spiritual growth and development. We empower volunteer small group leaders to walk with students through specific topics and discussions after they work alongside our spiritual development team.
Power of One Partner
Long-Term Program Partner Volunteer long-term program partners are organizations that choose to walk alongside a grade of students over a span of multiple years. Our partners use this opportunity to share their abilities in targeted areas of need, such as high school entrance or anti-bullying, while they also demonstrate their availability by building lasting relationships with our students. We work with all long-term program partners to determine the right opportunity for the greatest influence.
Staff & Student Care Package Creator Volunteer care package creators partner with By The Hand to provide beneficial classroom materials through a Classroom Starter Kit, or encourage and motivate a grade of students through our Autumn and Spring Care Packages. Individuals or groups may purchase and compile items based on a curated list, and use the opportunity to gather together and serve, whether at a By The Hand location or offsite.
Field Trip Host Field trip host partners provide unique, engaging and creative field trip opportunities for By The Hand students. Field trip hosts may also participate in other volunteer activities, culminating in a field trip to their site. Field trip hosts may also partner with By The Hand to support and enhance educational field trip opportunities for By The Hand students throughout the year, and especially in the summer.
Power of One Team
Corporate Service Team Volunteer corporate service teams support our mission in various ways, whether through mission-driven facilities projects or intentional program support. Corporate service teams commit their time and talent as a valuable resource for By The Hand. We provide educational training and staff development to enhance their experience and expand their vision for community engagement.
Church Service Team Volunteer church service teams support our mission in various ways, whether through mission-driven facilities projects or intentional program support. Different members of a church community, such as: youth, college students or adult groups, may serve in teams with By The Hand. Opportunities range from one day to a full week. We provide additional educational training and spiritual development to enhance their experience and expand their vision for community engagement.
School Service-Learning Team Volunteer service-learning teams from school partners support our mission primarily through intentional program support. Service-learning opportunities provide students with valuable and practical hands-on experiences in the classroom and community. Opportunities include single service days, service weeks and multiple days throughout a semester. We provide additional educational training and team building for students to enhance their experience, prepare for future roles and expand their vision for community engagement.