Volunteer - School Year 2007/2008
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Programs You Could Assist this School Year:
To apply, download a Volunteer Application. Since the development of relationships with the children is essential, we ask that all volunteers commit to serve for the entire school year.

For more information, please contact Rolando Zeledon, Director of Operations, at (650) 327-9942 or email: rolando@bayshore.org.

KidSmart
KidSmart is BCM’s after-school homework assistance and tutoring program for children in grades 1-5. The program runs Monday thru Thursday 3pm to 6pm, and Wednesdays 1:30pm to 6pm.

Volunteers needed:

Reading/Classroom Tutor - work one-on-one, or with a small group of students, aiding them in homework completion, required reading from selected books, and basic academic skill-building activities.
Commitment: 2-3 hours once a week.

Bible Clubs
Bible Clubs are weekly small groups for elementary school children. The groups meet one afternoon Mondays thru Thursdays, 4pm to 6pm.

Volunteers needed:

Club Leaders - adults who can co-lead and mentor a group of children to learn basic Christian beliefs and practical applications of faith.
Commitment: 3-4 hours once a week.

TeenWorks
TeenWorks is the after-school study hall and leadership program for middle school students. The program runs Mondays thru Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm, and Wednesdays, 2pm to 7pm.

Volunteers needed:

Tutors - work one-on-one with a student, helping them through homework and studying, and tutoring in one subject area if needed.
Commitment: 2-3 hours once a week.

Workshop Leaders - teach a new skill or help develop a talent through an after-school class. Special interest classes can be one afternoon, or be scheduled over a period of several weeks.
Commitment: Varies, depending on workshop.

StreetWorkz
StreetWorkz is BCM’s youth group for 6th-8th and 9th-12th grade students. There are two volunteer opportunities within the StreetWorkz program:

You can volunteer as a Middle School or as a High School StreetCrewz Leader (Small Group Leader) -

During the first hour, build relationships with youth during hang out time (you can do this while playing basketball, listening to music, or just sitting and talking with youth). Assist in leading games and other activities.

In the second hour, co-lead weekly small group Bible study with 6-12 youth (curriculum provided). Challenge youth to pursue their relationship with God through small group teaching and discussion. Participate in group outings which serve to expose youth to a variety of activities and experiences.

Commitment: Co-lead weekly small group Bible study (preparation time included) - 3.5 hrs/wk. on either Tuesday (High School) or Thursday (Middle School) evenings 6pm to 9pm. Attend monthly StreetWorkz volunteer meeting - 2 hrs/month. Participate in StreetCrewz outings (typically one per quarter) - time varies.