VOLUNTEERS
At Breakthrough, volunteers make the community even better. Students from across the city, program alumni, families, partners and friends enrich every aspect of the programming.
Summer Teaching Assistants (TAs) - A Full-time, all summer role (Grades 11-12)
Adored by younger students and valued by team members for their deep commitment, these rising 11th- and 12th-graders are Breakthrough Fort Worth’s prime volunteer pool. Full summer TAs make significant time contributions to the program and are part of the backbone of Breakthrough Summer Session. Students and Teaching Fellows bond with you, so it is vital that TAs commit to the full summer with them.
🅐 SUMMER TA APPLICATION
Apply online or email jessica.manzano-valdez@fwcd.com for an application form
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following:
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the quality of their application;
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their interview
Full summer TAs are expected to possess the following qualities:
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Strong leadership skills
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Responsible nature
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Hard-working mindset
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Committment
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Self-Motivation
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Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
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Willingness and enthusiasm to work with students, teachers, staff and other volunteers to create a fun learning environment
🅑 YOUR FULL SUMMER TA COMMITMENT (for those selected)
If selected to participate, you agree to meet the following requirements:
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Volunteer for the entire summer
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Be at the program from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm, unless excused for doctor’s appointments, illness, etc.
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Model Breakthrough Fort Worth’s core values of courage, excellence, leadership, passion for learning, respect, responsibility, self-advocacy and teamwork
DATES YOU COMMIT TO
Training: June 10-14, 2024
Summer Session: June 17- July 26, 2024
🅒 SKILLS YOU GAIN
These devoted volunteers will:
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Learn strategies to write and teach a great lesson plan
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Implement teaching strategies in the classroom
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Assist teaching fellows with their classes every day
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Help office staff with filing, copying, etc.
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If possible, provide help with translations during Open House Night
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Help teachers facilitate team activities
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Assist with events as needed
If you are unable to commit to the full six-week period, we encourage you to look into additional volunteer opportunities that we have available during the summer.
More Student Volunteer Roles (Grades 10-12 through College)
There’s no shortage of student volunteer spots in Breakthrough! As you help with needs for the program, you become part of the family of support Breakthrough ensures for its students. Less time-intensive student opportunities are outlined here. For any of the following volunteer options, click Sign Me Up! at the bottom of this section to express your interest.
Note: You must commit for the FULL SHIFT!
Help the Breakthrough team get ready for summer session!
Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31 (4-hour shifts; morning/afternoon)
Volunteers will:
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Help set-up and clean-up classrooms
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Paint signs and transform school spaces for the students’ June arrival
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Prepare and store all supplies for students and teachers
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Help out in the office with filing, copying, etc.
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Prepare student schedules and other materials for the beginning of the summer
Student / Adult Opportunities
Through the year, help for the students’ learning sessions, activities, events and advisory services requires a wide range of volunteers.
School Year Volunteers (Grades 10-12 and older)
Help ensure school year services for Breakthrough students.
Weekday evenings and Saturdays, both mornings and afternoons (3- and 4-hour shifts)
Support the program mission and build relationships with students by:
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TEACHING Super Saturdays (subjects include math, literature, public speaking and test preparation; Thursday training session required)
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ASSISTING Super Saturday teachers
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MENTORING students one-on-one
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SUPPORTING Saturday learning events and special Student/Family sessions
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CHAPERONING field trips
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TUTORING students once a week in a particular subject area