Volunteering with ERfC

 

Make a difference in a child’s life. Contribute to your community.

Be a positive role model. Share your knowledge, trade, or passion with kids.

Join us at ERfC and participate in helping students learn and achieve.

 

 

About ERfC and Our Mission

 

ERfC has been working with the Enfield community since 1994, providing innovative services to families and children after school.  Our mission is to team with kids, communities, schools and families to grow resilient kids. Through innovative community collaborations, we help kids learn, reach their goals, and contribute to their communities.

 

Over 450 children in grades K-8 attend after school activities at our Alcorn & Enfield Street Learning Center, the Barnard & Crandall Learning Center, and JFK After School. The Elementary Learning Centers operate from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and the Middle School program runs from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. ERfC also operates Summer Escape, a 4 week camp in July.

 

 

About Volunteering at ERfC

 

 Volunteer Opportunities are open to individuals age fifteen and over. High school and college students, retirees, professionals, and parents are encouraged to apply. Volunteering with us is flexible to meet YOUR schedules. All volunteers are interviewed and a background check is completed.  Training and visits to the After School Learning Centers is provided.

 

ERfC participates in the Presidential Call to Service Award Program. Volunteers who donate over 100 hours with ERfC will be eligible to receive an award from the President of the United States.  

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Academic Support Volunteer

• Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, and assistance with reading on a            one-on-one basis or in small groups
• Lead Junior Achievement activities and games that focus on earning, sharing, saving, and spending money

 

“The Making of Technology” Volunteer

• Assist in teaching computers, electronics, and engineering
• Lead activities related to hands-on science and math projects to foster interest in these areas
• Aid in the broadcast of ERfC Radio, located in the JFK Middle School.
• Assist in producing commercials, advertisements, and news broadcasts at Studio Dynamix
• Teach how to operate standard broadcasting equipment (experience preferred).

 

Sports & Games

• Assist  Team Leaders with coaching, physical games and activities (including sports, dance, and exercise activities)

 

Enrichment Activity Volunteer

• Help in activities including: arts & crafts, dance, cross stitching, designing comic books, puzzles, knitting, woodworking, board games, poetry reading, music, sewing, scrap booking

• Create, teach and share YOUR talents and passion

 

Event Volunteers

• Participate in monthly Family Night Dinner and a variety of activities and special holiday events

 

Summer Escape (8:00 AM—3:00 PM in July only)

• Assist team leaders with breakfast, snack and lunch set-up and clean-up
• Assist with projects and helping with meals and snacks
• Work with children in art, literacy, science, crafts, drama, or sports and games

 

General Office Work

• Assist with special mailings
• Help organize inventory

 

Internships

• Internships are available for college and graduate students pursuing degrees in Education or a related field

 

Volunteer Applications and Information

Applications can be completed on-line at www.erfc.us.  For further inquires, contact Beth Mangan at 860-253-9935 or emangan@erfc.us.