AmeriCorps

Polis Institute Apopka, FL http://polisinstitute.org/about/ The NDA member supports Polis Institute’s mission to combat social problems as an Academic Support Coordinator. In this role, the member supports students from low-income families and their families. Using strong social skills, the member will assist students with study and organizational skills, as well as accessing academic resources.

Julie Community Center Baltimore, MD http://source.jhu.edu/volunteer-agencies/community-development-organizations/julie-community-center.html The Julie Community Center focuses on initiatives that expand the neighborhood’s access to education, with special dedication to children and underserved families. The Center provides youth enrichment programs, a youth summer camp, and GED classes for adults.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Philadelphia, PA http://independencematchmakers.org/ An NDA member serving at Big Brothers Big Sisters will serve in the role of Match Support Specialist. This role involves members supporting a caseload of adult volunteer mentors (“Bigs”), youth mentees (“Littles”) and their parents/guardians. The goal of a Match Support Specialist is to build, develop, and coach…

St. Margaret’s Center (Lennox, CA) St. Margaret’s is a Catholic Charities community center that serves the airport area of Los Angeles. The center provides a range of emergency and support services to individuals and families living at or below the federal poverty level. The Center’s goal is to provide relief, dignity, and support. The Center…

St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (Ed. Award Partner) Baltimore, MD www.saintignatius.org St. Ignatius is a tuition-free private Jesuit school that serves middle school boys from low-income families. It prepares boys to complete high school and attend college. NDA members primarily support classroom activities.

Brooklyn Jesuit Prep http://www.brooklynjesuit.org/ Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is a Catholic Jesuit middle school serving low-income families of diverse races, ethnicities and faiths in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Jesuit Prep’s ultimate goal is to break the cycle of poverty through education and develop young leaders committed to social justice. NDA members support students’ in the classroom and opportunities…

People. Animals. Love. (PAL) PAL strives to give low-income children living in disadvantaged neighborhoods the opportunity to explore their interests in the animal kingdom. We offer a STEM animal-based curriculum in which students learn about big themes. It is a fun opportunity to help students develop their interest in the animal sciences. NDA members are…

St. Anthony Catholic Mission School in Zuni, New Mexico St. Anthony’s School, has been serving the Zuni community for eighty-seven years. The Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration have been running the school since 1923 with 43 students. St. Anthony equips its alumni with the academic, moral, and cultural ethos they need to succeed.…

Calabasas Elementary School http://www.calabasas.pvusd.net/ Calabasas Elementary School is a public school serving mostly students from low-income families who speak Spanish. The NDA member will provide regular academic assistance to small groups of students who require extra support. The NDA member will also assist incoming students in the English Language Development class and support the school’s…

St. Finn Barr St. Finn Barr is a K-8 Catholic school dedicated to meeting the needs of every student. The school accepts children, regardless of their background, who can successfully contribute to the learning environment. It embraces the idea that every child has the potential to become an independent thinker. The school engages all family…