Full STEAM Ahead! Maker Girls (Rugby Branch) at Extreme Kids and Crew

Are you looking to share your special interests with the world? Are you excited by the chance to center and celebrate the experiences of neurodiverse children? Are you ready to make a difference and have a great time while doing it?

Whether you’re a student, professional, or just someone passionate about inclusion and fun, if the answer to any of the questions above is an enthusiastic yes, we’d love to have you on our team! Please consider joining Extreme Kids & Crew as a volunteer for our Weekly Club Programs.

Extreme Kids and Crew (EKC) is an organization that provides play spaces for neurodivergent youth and their families. These collaborative community spaces foster self-confidence and community development for young people often isolated from public spaces. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to support our programs for neurodivergent children and their families. Volunteers engage with the kids throughout the session while encouraging creativity, participation, and joy throughout our time together. This is a wonderful opportunity to build meaningful connections, be part of a supportive community, and directly impact the lives of amazing kids and families.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Maker Girls

(Located at Rugby Branch -Brooklyn Public Library, 1000 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203)

DESCRIPTION

Maker Girls works to build the creativity, adventure, and leadership in every girl. Through weekly projects, games, and free play, participants develop their confidence and sense of self while exploring the arts and science and, most importantly, creating a community of friends. The program is led by EKC’s Program Manager for Library Services and Community Partnerships, Cristina Nava-Sosa. These weekly gatherings are free, and all necessary materials will be provided. Maker Girls is perfect for anyone between the ages of 7-13 who identifies at any point across the spectrum of ability.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Set-Up & Clean-Up: Help prepare the space before activities begin and tidy up after the fun.
• Engagement: Interact with the kids, encouraging creativity, participation, and joy throughout the session.

Time Commitment

1 1/2 Hours sessions on Thursdays for 8 non-consecutive weeks, 3:30-5:00 PM.

program dates

January: 15th, 22nd, 29th

February: 5th, 12th, 26th

March: 5th, 12th

Preferred Qualifications:

• Women-identifying volunteers strongly preferred
• Interest in crafting and STEAM
• Experience working with young people, preferably neurodiverse young people.
• Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking volunteers are particularly encouraged to reach out.