In the Homework Club, volunteer mentors are matched with METCO scholars between grades 3-5 to help them stay on track with their math and ELA learning. With one or two virtual meetings a week throughout the school year, students will strengthen organizational skills and get the work done.
Join us in revitalizing the greater Compton community! The more volunteers we have, the great the impact on our community! We need volunteers to help with our community revitalization efforts in the greater Compton area. Our projects include repairing/replacing fences, painting buildings, and building workbenches for community centers. Our Tool Library provides tools for people…
We offer supplies, T-passes, food, and resources at our front door, and can accommodate six people at a time inside or in our outdoor patio to use a computer, charge devices, print documents, and speak with a volunteer. Volunteers set up and break down before and after each shift, coordinate food deliveries and distribution, offer…
As class sizes are large and held over Zoom, we are seeking volunteers who can provide some extra support to our students both within and outside of the classroom. Having a volunteer to help facilitate higher level courses provides the ability to utilize Zoom’s breakout rooms and have smaller conversation groups. We also need volunteers…
During the school year, we host youth programs at the New American Center from 3-5 pm. In addition to coordinating fun activities such as arts and science projects, games, and reading we provide one-on-one homework assistance and tutoring. Many of our students are newly arrived and are still learning English. These students need extra attention…
Baby Bear celebrates life and aims to provide parents, grandparents, and other guardians of Norwood children, from newborn to 5 years old, the resources they need for their children to grow up in a productive, healthy, and safe environment.
Those with experience in another area related to our services are also encouraged to volunteer. Some examples of valuable experience include: website design, immigration law, and event planning. We are also seeking individuals who have experience navigating community resources such as school enrollment, affordable housing, and local healthcare systems. Finally, we are always looking for…
Norwood Connection’s mission is to assist families classified as working poor who are under stress and who have children in the Norwood City Schools. It was started and continues to be run by Christian and Randi Ziegler. We work with school counselors and social workers to identify those families that need help.
Helping to organize special events or Supporting special events.
Volunteer to assist with events such as the 4th of July Parade and clean-ups or for programs like the youth soccer program.