For Students

At Masa, our programs build confidence and community while preparing young people to succeed academically.

For Parents

Masa engages whole families, helping parents build skills to advocate for themselves, their children, and their communities.

For Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to Masa. There are many ways to get involved, from outreach to our after-school program.

Meet Our Volunteers

Mom Standing With Her Two Kids

Patience and persistence! Building the meaningful relationships I now have with students I’ve worked with for two or more years has been the most gratifying journey. The scholars I worked with are such smart, considerate, and kind individuals. They have such great potential. I know that if they work hard and believe in themselves they can achieve anything they want.

Louisa T Volunteer For Three Years

Fun, learning, and smiles: After three years of volunteering at the Masa After-school Program, my experiences are still life-changing. Tutoring can be challenging but joining Masa means you’re FAMILY: you’ll find the support you need to get the job done. Our family is invested in advocating for children and families, improving grades, sharing cultural experiences, and having fun. Masa rocks!

Erin B Volunteer For Nine Months

Rewarding. Energizing. Comedic. I joined Masa because I wanted to give back to the community and I wanted to become involved with a side of NYC I wasn’t familiar with. I tutor two students — they’re quite different from each other, but I love how consistently we laugh together. The most rewarding part of volunteering is seeing my students progress and forming a supportive relationship with them.

Jose M Volunteer For One Year Eleven Months

Exciting, gratifying, transformational: I have had the pleasure of working with different children and I have been able to make a small difference with each one. The most rewarding aspect so far is seeing the students you work with grow in front of your eyes. I have seen middle school kids transform into individuals who have integrity, are curious, always questioning, and who never cease to teach you.

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Pre-K Enrollment Workshop / Workshop to apply to Pre-K

If your child was born in 2014 and resides in the following area codes:10454, 10459, 10474, 10032, 10033, 10040

Would like to enroll them in school for September 2018?

We can help!

When: Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tlanezcalli Community Center: 2770 Third Avenue, Bronx NY 10455 (Between 146th and 147th street)

To schedule an appointment please call (917) 900-2343 and ask for Yhilda

We look forward to hearing from you!

¡Empiece el año nuevo bien — ayude con preparar impuestos en Masa!

El día 17 de febrero, Masa tendrá un día de preparación de impuestos gratuito en colaboración con Ariva. Si le interesa apoyar este y otros eventos de preparación de impuestos gratuitos durante la próxima temporada de impuestos, ayudando a familias a evitar costos altos de preparación de impuestos, *especialmente* si habla español, puede solicitar ser voluntario con Ariva  — ¡Recibirá capacitación gratuita certificada por el IRS y la oportunidad de ayudar con 4 días de preparación de impuestos gratuitos desde enero hasta abril!

Si hace la solicitud de voluntario, ¡no olvida mencionar que quiere trabajar en Masa el día 17 de febrero!

Start the New Year right — help with tax prep at Masa!

On February 17th, Masa will be hosting a free tax prep day in partnership with Ariva.

If you’re interested in supporting this and other free tax preparation events during the upcoming tax season, helping families avoid expensive tax prep fees, *especially* if you speak Spanish, you can apply to become a volunteer with Ariva — you’ll get free, IRS-certified tax training and the opportunity to help out with 4 free tax prep days from January-April!

If you apply, don’t forget to mention you want to volunteer at Masa on February 17th!