Over the past 25+ years, The Koopersmith Family Literacy + Math Program at the JCC has trained hundreds of volunteers of all ages (14+) to help public school students who perform below grade level. Interested in changing a life? Join us to demonstrate your commitment to reducing learning loss and closing the opportunity gap among New York City’s school children.

Read with academically struggling students in grades 1–5 during students’ lunch and recess. Commitments start at one 50-minute session/week.

Volunteer to support academically struggling students in grades 1–5 during the day. Tutors provide elementary school children with consistent individualized literacy and math support. Commitments start at one 50-minute session/week.

Under the guidance of PS 163 teachers, support English Language Learners ages 5–10 as they develop English proficiency, social-emotional skills, and academic skills after school. Commitments start at one 90-minute session/week.

Holistically support students in a longstanding community after-school program serving elementary schoolers. After one hour of academic intervention and homework help, volunteers support West Side Commons staff in implementing whole- and small-group literacy, play, fitness, and art activities. Commitments start at one 150-minute session per week.

*Please note that West Side Commons is a Department of Health site that requires additional screening measures. These include a completed OC2-step Tuberculin skin test, additional fingerprinting, 3 required trainings (Sexual Harassment, Mandated Reporter, and Foundations in Health & Safety), and a resume. All materials must be completed and received by West Side Commons staff before your first day.

Tutoring is a yearlong commitment. Tutoring sessions begin in October and run through May. Volunteers are required to adhere to a consistent tutoring schedule, with no more than two unexcused tutor absences in an academic year. This ensures that students get the support and consistency they need to succeed.