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Volunteer for Saturday Youth Explorers Program
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Description
We’re looking for 6-8 volunteers to join us for the Young Explorers Program (formerly the Saturday Youth Skills Program), where children ages 6–13 who are blind or visually impaired come together to learn, play, and grow in a safe and inclusive environment. From arts & crafts to adapted games, drama, music appreciation, and exciting local trips — every activity is designed to help these bright young explorers thrive academically, socially, and personally in their mainstream schools.
Volunteer Details:
- When: Saturdays October 18, 2025 – May 16, 2026
- Time: 8:45 AM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Lighthouse Guild (NYC)
- Volunteers Needed: 2-14 per session
Youth Explorers Program begins Saturday October 25, 2025 (2-4 volunteers)
- Program Sessions:
- Fall/Winter 2025: Oct 25; Nov 8, 22; Dec 6, 13
- Winter/Spring 2026: Jan 10, 24; Feb 7, 21; Mar 7, 21; Apr 11, 25; May 2
What You’ll Do:
- Support instructors in classes like arts & crafts, computers, and physical education
- Guide students between activities and on field trips
- Engage with students in a warm, age-appropriate way
- Bring your positive energy and enthusiasm to every session!
Returning volunteers are encouraged to attend as a refresher. A volunteer's ongoing involvement is essential to program continuity, and priority will be given to those who can commit to the full schedule. Others who can only commit to specific dates will be selected as "Support Assistants".
Qualifications:
- Interest in working with children and youth with disabilities
- Punctuality and preparedness
- Physical stamina to move with children and pre-teens
- Flexibility and initiative
- Ability to follow directions and problem-solve
- Completion of human guide training (provided during orientation)
- Weekly service time logging and communication with program staff
- Bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged to apply!
- Computer workshop assistance is a plus, but not required
Mandatory Orientation
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Lighthouse Guild
Location
Lighthouse Guild
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What We Need from You? Please reply to this message to let us know:
- Your availability to volunteer this program season.
- Can you attend the orientation on October 16?
Ready to Volunteer?
Please apply by completing our volunteer online application at: Lighthouse Guild Volunteer-Application/ and indicating Youth Programs as your interest and one of our talented team members will get back to you.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply someone who wants to give back — this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Email us at volunteer@lighthouseguild.org, Questions? Call The Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688 and one of our talented team members will get back to you.
