Twice Weekly Literacy Tutoring

• Timing: Monday–Thursday during the school day
  Schools: PS 145 (150 W 105th St)
• Minimum Commitment: two 50-minute sessions per week between 8am–2:30pm
• Role: Work one-on-one with a student in grades 1–2 twice a week to support early literacy skills using structured lesson plans and curriculum.
• Volunteers also participate in four required literacy training sessions throughout the year and ongoing communication with program staff.
• Ideal for someone excited to support young readers through a more intensive approach while expanding their expertise in literacy instruction.

Reading Buddies

• Timing: Monday–Thursday from 10am–1pm
  Schools: PS 163 (163 W 97th St) and PS 84 (32 W 92nd St)
• Minimum Commitment: one 50-minute session per week
• Role: Read with academically struggling students in grades 1–5 during lunch and recess.
• Perfect for those who enjoy building one-on-one relationships in a playful setting.

General Classroom Assistance and Tutoring in the Classroom

• Timing: Monday–Thursday during the school day
• Schools: PS 145 (150 W 105th St) and PS 87 (160 W 78th St)
• Minimum Commitment: one 50-minute session per week between 8am–2:30pm
• Role: Provide flexible support to teachers and students in general education classrooms. Work on teacher-directed academic tasks with individual students or small groups.
• Note: Space is limited; best suited for those with prior classroom experience

Library Assistance

• Timing: Tuesday–Friday, 9–11am and 1–2:30pm
• Schools: PS 145 (150 W 105th St)
• Minimum Commitment: one shift per week
• Role: Provide flexible support to classes in PS 145’s beautiful new library space, with responsibilities tailored to your interests and abilities. Assist during storytime, reading sessions, or craft activities, read aloud to students, help children navigate the library. shelve books, add new books to the catalog, and/or assist with technology.

English Language Learners After School Support

• Timing: Monday–Thursday from 3–4:30pm
  Schools: PS 163 (163 W 97th St)
• Minimum Commitment: one afternoon per week
• Role: Support ELL students in grades K–5 with academic and language development during PS 145’s ELL Academy
• A great fit for those who enjoy building relationships and supporting multilingual learners.

Reading to the Tinies

• Timing: Monday–Thursday from 3–4:30pm
• Schools: PS 145 (150 W 105th St)
• Minimum Commitment: one afternoon per week
• Role: Support ELL students in grades K–5 with academic and language development during PS 145’s ELL Academy
• A great fit for those who enjoy building relationships and supporting multilingual learners.

West Side Y + JCC (5 W 63rd St)

• Timing: Monday–Thursday from 3:45–4:15pm
• Read aloud to pre-K students at the West Side Y!
• The background clearance process for this program is different from school-based programs, and is managed offsite by the West Side Y.
• If you choose to participate in this program, you will be referred to the West Side Y team for more information.