St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center Rochester, NY St. Joseph’s Community Center offers health care and counseling to individuals and families without access to these services. NDA members will expand access to health care, manage the Center’s Prescription Assistance Program, and provide health education. For more information, visit: http://www.sjncenter.org/
Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester Rochester, NY Nativity Prep of Rochester is a Catholic middle school. Students come from diverse backgrounds, and more than half of the students are bilingual. NDA teaching assistants will provide one-on-one and small group class support. They will also develop after school programs with faculty and staff, and take part…
Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes Watsonville, CA Founded in 1989, Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes is dedicated to alleviating hunger among the working poor families, farmworkers, and elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals of the Pajaro Valley. The NDA member will provide direct service, education, and training to clients and low-income volunteers as well as outreach…
Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School Watsonville, CA The mission of Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School (SCCOSS) is to provide quality science education in the outdoors to 5th and 6th grade students. Notre Dame AmeriCorps members with SCCOSS will help lead lessons and support SCCOSS mentor-naturalists during field studies. The member will provide guidance…
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services Watsonville, CA Pajaro Valley Shelter Services is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter to low-income and homeless women and children, as well as transitional housing and life skills. The NDA member will support clients from their first phone call to the shelter, to check in, and through the whole program.They…
Landmark Elementary School Watsonville, CA Landmark Elementary School is a K-5 Elementary School. Most of its students come from low-income families and are English language learners. The NDA member serves in the day and after school programs, and provides academic support to students and assists classroom teachers and after-school coordinators. Members also have the opportunity…
Starlight Elementary School Watsonville, CA Starlight Elementary is the largest elementary school in Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school has focused on meeting both the academic and health/wellness goals of its students and community. The NDA member’s serve in the day and after school programs. In addition to providing reading and homework help, the…
H.A. Hyde Elementary School Watsonville, CA H.A. Hyde Elementary is a neighborhood elementary school that serves students grades K-5. The school encourages each student’s progress and growth as well as supporting the needs of their families. The NDA member serves in both the day and after school program, providing support to small and large groups…
Alianza Charter School Watsonville, CA Alianza Charter School is a K-8th grade bilingual school located in open farmland close to the coastal foothills. Most of its students come from low-income families and are English language learners. Two NDA members will aid students in gaining the bilingual skills, knowledge, and self-confidence needed for academic and social…
Calabasas Elementary School Watsonville, CA 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…
Moreland Notre Dame School Watsonville, CA Moreland Notre Dame School is a K-8 Catholic school run by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, California Province. The NDA member will provide small group and one on one support to grades 1-5 . Additionally, the NDA position supports the after school program. For more information, visit: http://www.mndschool.org/
Cesar Chavez Middle School – After-School Program Watsonville, CA The after school program, “Club Chavez,” aims both to support students and offer fun opportunities for them after the regular school day. The program offers a variety of activities including homework help, computer skills, bike club, cooking class, and science workshops. The NDA member support the…
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville, CA Ceiba College Prep is a public charter school that prepares students for college and beyond. A team of NDA members serves Ceiba by providing small group school assistance, supporting grade level initiatives, and helping with extracurricular activities such as sports, reading, art and service clubs. For more information, visit:…
Second Harvest Food Bank Watsonville, CA Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission is to empower individuals to end hunger and malnutrition on the Central Coast. NDA members serve at Second Harvest in nutrition education programs, the Food for Children Programs and in the food distribution center. They will manage volunteers and engage in outreach and communication.…