VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CONNCAT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CONNCAT

Volunteer Opportunities

HIGH SCHOOL PREP AND STUDY SKILLS (cap 30 Students)
Monday 5 – 6 pm (1hr/week)
The aim of this program is to positively impact academic success and attitude toward academic achievement for selected 7th and 8th grade students in an effort to prepare them for the rigors of high school. Impact on attitude will be measured by a pre and post student survey. Academic achievement will be measured by teacher completed evaluation and official report card.
Three areas will be targeted:
  • ORGANIZATION
  • TIME MANAGEMENT
  • GOAL SETTING
Getting Started
Complete Application/Background Check Consent Form
ConnCAT Information Sessions/Training
Volunteer Responsibilities
  • Volunteers will work in teams of three with up to fifteen 7th and 8th graders
  • ConnCAT Volunteers should arrive no later than 4:50pm to begin work with the group
  • Weekly lessons/activities/discussions will be provided. ConnCAT Volunteers should be familiar with the provided lessons in advance of the meeting time
Qualifications
High School Diploma
Some experience or desire to work with pre-teenagers
Strong communication skills
HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS (cap 28 students/14 per session)
Tuesday OR Thursday 4:50pm to 6pm (1hr 10 min/week)
The aim of this program is to positively impact academic success and attitudes toward academic achievement for selected 9th grade students. Impact on attitude will be measured by a pre and post student survey. Academic success will be measured by parent/teacher evaluation and NHPS/HHS report card (academic grades and attendance record).
Four target areas will be used to impact students interested and commitment to school:
  • PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCCESS (Organization and Time Management)
  • LEARNING STYLES ASSESSMENT/STUDY SKILLS
  • GOALS SETTING (Focusing on target, strategizing, executing, locating and using support)
  • COLLEGE AND CAREER CHOICES
Getting Started
Completed Application/Background Check Consent Form
ConnCAT Information Session/Training
Volunteer Responsibilities 
  • Volunteers will work in teams of three with up to fourteen 9th and 10th graders
  • ConnCAT Volunteers should arrive no later than 4:40pm to begin work with the groups
  • Weekly lessons/activities/discussions will be provided. ConnCAT Volunteers should be familiar with the provided lessons in advance of the meeting time
Qualifications
Some college/current enrolled college students are welcome
Some experience or desire to work with teenagers
Strong communication skills
COLLEGE PREPARATION AND MENTORING (cap 35 students/12 per assigned day)
Monday, Tuesday, OR Thursday 3:40pm – 5:10pm (1hr 30 min/week)
The aim of this collaboration is to connect youth in New Haven to exciting new ways of embracing their academic potential. Develop a relationship between college students and middle and high school students in New Haven, thereby linking public schooling with high education. Small groups of college students will be paired with groups of New Haven and Hamden public school students to meet on a weekly basis.
  • Exposure to positive aspects of campus/college life
  • Access to college students and campus
  • Understanding of college application/enrollment process
  • Understanding of PSAT/SAT scores and performance enhancement
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of one college application
Getting Started
Completed Application/Background Check Consent Form
ConnCAT Information Session/Training
Volunteer Responsibilities
  • Volunteers will work in teams of three with up to twelve 11th an 12th graders
  • ConnCAT Volunteers should arrive no later than 3:30pm to begin work with the group
  • Weekly lessons/activities/discussions will be provided. ConnCAT Volunteers should be familiar with the provided lesson in advance of the meeting time.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled college graduate and undergraduate students
Some experience or desire to work with teenagers
Strong communication skills

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