Brick by Brick
Pre-K through 5th Grade JPS
Student Literacy Project

Hours:
50 - 59 Hours

Availabilities:
Evenings

Seasons:
Year Round

Skills:
Coaching and mentoring
 

Competencies:
Active listening
Cultural competency
Teamwork and team building

Community Issue Area (if applicable):
Academic Growth

Community Partners (if applicable):
Operation Shoestring

For more information about Operation Shoestring, visit www.operationshoestring.org

Specific Job Responsibilities of Placement:

In partnership with Operation Shoestring, volunteers will facilitate reading circles for a group of students selected by Operation Shoestring staff. The reading circles will use educationally sound books. Volunteers will encourage interactive reading, ask questions, and have discussions about the book. Volunteers will provide and serve dinner and engage the children of these families. Volunteers will assist with developing activities for children that connect reading instruction to multi-sensory learning styles such as arts and crafts, songs, and play. This project meets 7 times between the months of September and April with a required training in August.

This project occurs year-round in the evenings, with approximately seven evening programs throughout the school year at Operation Shoestring, located at 1711 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS. Exact dates and times will be coordinated by the project Chair and Co-Chair and Operation Shoestring staff. 

Insights and experience members will gain:
A desire to work and interact with children is necessary.

Committee Meeting Details:
As a volunteer on the Brick by Brick Project, you must meet the following requirements to complete your project placement and receive project credit for the year. If you have any questions or cannot meet the requirements as described, please contact the Placement Chair at placement@jljackson.org for further direction.

Note: The following list is an outline of the project requirements. As needs arise, this list may be modified or expounded upon in order to properly complete the project for the Community Partner.

1. Attend project orientation.*
2. Attend cultural competency training.*
3. Complete your online project evaluation and online placement evaluation upon project conclusion.*
4. Participate in and attend shifts as specified by the project chair.
5. Complete all community partner volunteer requirements.

*NOTE: Bolded items denote requirements for all JLJ Community Projects

Orientation or Training Details:

• Project Orientation (date, time, and location TBA).
• Attend cultural competency training.
• Complete your online project evaluation and online placement evaluation upon project conclusion.

Important Information:

This project will meet approximately seven times throughout the school year in the evenings at Operation Shoestring, 1711 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS, 39203. 

This is a great placement for those who work during the day.