Opportunities From: Spartan Volunteer Network

Overview & responsibilities: The DIGS Reading Partner will support students in grades K-4 in meeting their reading tutoring goals.  These goals are set by the Learning Center Director with assigned tasks for each student which will focus on hands-on/experiential learning.  The DIGS Reading Partner will be assigned specific students to assist.   This may be one-to-one or small group (read alouds).  Training and all materials necessary for completion of tasks are provided.  Volunteer schedule: This is an ongoing (Evergreen) project. Interested volunteers will work with the Salvation Army York to determine a recurring volunteer schedule.  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.

Overview: STEAM Pods provide hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Each STEAM Pod is 6-8 weeks in duration, meeting once a week between the hours of 5-8:00 p.m. STEAM runs full year. Examples of STEAM Pods include simple machines, kitchen chemistry, airplanes, optical illusions, basic line drawing, color theory, forensics, and more. Volunteer responsibilities: The STEAM Partner will assist Salvation Army staff in providing hands-on, experiential opportunities to students in grades K-5. Volunteer schedule: Volunteers can sign up to help with one or more STEAM Pod sessions throughout the year!  Volunteer requirements & signup Click "Respond" below, so that you are added to our list of YCP volunteers. Include the days and times you are typically available to volunteer.  Complete the Salvation Army volunteer application. Send your completed application to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Check your email in the coming days. A staff member will reach out to discuss your availability for this project. Submit up-to-date clearances. All volunteers must submit a up-to-date Child Abuse Clearance and PA Background Check. Volunteers who do not have a PA home address must also submit an FBI fingerprint-based background check. send your up-to-date clearances to Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org Supplies: All supplies are provided by the Community Partner. Transportation: Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation. Contact: Questions? Please reach out to Michele L. Baughman, Learning Center Director at Salvation Army York, at Michele.Baughman@use.salvationarmy.org or 717-848-2364 ext. 242.