Why volunteer with MASA-MexEd?

MASA-MexEd seeks to provide disadvantaged students with free academic help that will help them improve their school performance. The need for tutors is evident in the alarming numbersof students who are not reading at grade level or who are repeating grades due to low academic performance. MASA-MexEd has successfully provided services to more than a hundred children, who are unable to afford a private tutor and lack the resources in their neighborhoods or homes to receive academic assistance. Furthermore, MASA-MexEd provides free English as a Second Language courses (ESL) to the parents of the students we tutor - which helps equip parents with the language skills they need to help their children with homework.

The success of our efforts is highly dependent on the willingness of volunteers to donate their time. As our program grows, so does our need for dedicated volunteers.

Together, we can provide local children with the opportunity to excel in school. If you would like to become a tutor, apply today!

To learn more about the educational needs of New York City's Mexican community, check out Kirk Semple's recent article in the New York Times, "In New York, Mexicans Lag in Education." Angelo Cabrera and Dr. Robert Smith - the President and Vice President of MASA's board - were both interviewed for the piece. jump to top

Volunteer Job Description

Where: MASA-MexEd's South Bronx community center (located at 420 East 145th Street, Bronx, New York)

When: The program operates on Monday, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 6 PM - 8 PM. We also offer one-on-one tutoring on weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Consistently attend at least one day per week for one academic year (Monday, Tuesday, or Friday 6 PM - 8 PM, or a special weekend schedule per arrangements with the volunteer coordinator and MASA-MexEd families)
  • Serve as a tutor/homework facilitator to elementary- and middle-school students, either in an individual or small group setting
  • Attend MASA-MexEd trainings and events
  • Provide feedback on student progress and/or concerns to MASA-MexEd staff
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    Volunteer Qualifications

  • Homework help/tutoring: Ability to assist with homework of elementary- and middle-school students
  • Spanish: Proficiency in Spanish is an asset (particularly for communication with parents), but is not required!
  • Experience working with children/youth: Some experience working with children/youth in a classroom or other structured setting is helpful, but is not required.
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    Apply

    To apply to volunteer with MASA-MexEd, please complete the form on this page. jump to top