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.
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!
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.
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.
¡Es el primer día de escuela para estudiantes de escuelas públicas en Nueva York! En Masa también estamos preparando para el regreso a clases — nuestros programas educativos empiezan de nuevo el 19 de septiembre. Todavía estamos reclutando voluntarios para nuestro programa de después de la escuela, el cual se ofrece cuatro tardes por la semana desde las 6 hasta las 8. Si está disponible para hacer trabajo voluntario una tarde a la semana, ¡aplique para ser voluntario! Se puede aplicar aquí.
It’s the first day of school for New York City public school students! Masa is also in the back to school spirit, getting ready to welcome students in our educational programs back on September 19th. We are still actively recruiting volunteers for our Masa After-School Program, which operates four evenings a week from 6-8 PM. If you’re able to commit to volunteering one consistent evening per week, consider volunteering! You can apply here.
El programa de verano aquí en Masa ha sido muy divertido, con programas de lectura y ciencias para niños de primaria, y también programación de robótica y para jóvenes. Disfruten de algunas fotos aquí:
