Independent school volunteers commit to two weeks of service with Bridges' 4th through 9th grade students in the Summer Institute. Volunteers support one grade of students, serving as teacher's assistants during class time and helping to keep the group on schedule throughout the day. They build meaningful relationships with students and help to create an enthusiastic atmosphere on campus. Summer volunteers gain an understanding of barriers associated with summer opportunities for Baltimore City students, and build meaningful connections and lasting memories with their class of Bridges students.
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head counselor role
six weeks · June-august
Experienced independent school volunteers are eligible for consideration for a paid leadership position as a Head Counselor. Head Counselors play a key role in the Summer Institute, overseeing a grade of students, mentoring newer volunteers, and helping execute special events. The Head Counselor role offers an opportunity for deeper connection to Bridges' work and mission. The Bridges experience has inspired many Head Counselors to pursue careers in the nonprofit/educational sectors or even return to work with Bridges in a new capacity.
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Tutor/mentor Role
At least 1x a week per season · september-may
During the school year, independent school students can volunteer with Bridges 4th and 5th graders in the After School Program, providing homework help and mentorship. This experience leads to close one-on-one relationships and understanding between Bridges students and independent school volunteers.
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Education & training
Weekly trainings/check-ins · year-round
Independent school students are required to attend Orientation prior to the start of their volunteer experience. They also complete weekly group training during the school year, and individualized check-ins during the summertime. Training is designed to position independent school volunteers well for their service with Bridges, both by increasing their understanding of Baltimore's educational landscape, and by cultivating practical leadership and relationship-building skills.
Read more
Baltimore city partner school visits
once per season · september-may
During the After-School Program season, independent school volunteers have the opportunity to visit one of Bridges' partner elementary schools to see where some of the Bridges students attend school. They tour the school, meet the administration, shadow classrooms, and reflect on the experience in training. Feeder School Visits bring training lessons into clear focus for independent school volunteers. While the experience demonstrates the resource disparity between public schools and independent schools in Baltimore, it also challenges preconceived ideas that volunteers might have about Baltimore City Schools.
Bridges Program for Independent School Students
Chloe Baier
Created on July 13, 2023
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Summer volunteer role
two Weeks · June-July
Independent school volunteers commit to two weeks of service with Bridges' 4th through 9th grade students in the Summer Institute. Volunteers support one grade of students, serving as teacher's assistants during class time and helping to keep the group on schedule throughout the day. They build meaningful relationships with students and help to create an enthusiastic atmosphere on campus. Summer volunteers gain an understanding of barriers associated with summer opportunities for Baltimore City students, and build meaningful connections and lasting memories with their class of Bridges students.
Read more
head counselor role
six weeks · June-august
Experienced independent school volunteers are eligible for consideration for a paid leadership position as a Head Counselor. Head Counselors play a key role in the Summer Institute, overseeing a grade of students, mentoring newer volunteers, and helping execute special events. The Head Counselor role offers an opportunity for deeper connection to Bridges' work and mission. The Bridges experience has inspired many Head Counselors to pursue careers in the nonprofit/educational sectors or even return to work with Bridges in a new capacity.
Read more
Tutor/mentor Role
At least 1x a week per season · september-may
During the school year, independent school students can volunteer with Bridges 4th and 5th graders in the After School Program, providing homework help and mentorship. This experience leads to close one-on-one relationships and understanding between Bridges students and independent school volunteers.
Read more
Education & training
Weekly trainings/check-ins · year-round
Independent school students are required to attend Orientation prior to the start of their volunteer experience. They also complete weekly group training during the school year, and individualized check-ins during the summertime. Training is designed to position independent school volunteers well for their service with Bridges, both by increasing their understanding of Baltimore's educational landscape, and by cultivating practical leadership and relationship-building skills.
Read more
Baltimore city partner school visits
once per season · september-may
During the After-School Program season, independent school volunteers have the opportunity to visit one of Bridges' partner elementary schools to see where some of the Bridges students attend school. They tour the school, meet the administration, shadow classrooms, and reflect on the experience in training. Feeder School Visits bring training lessons into clear focus for independent school volunteers. While the experience demonstrates the resource disparity between public schools and independent schools in Baltimore, it also challenges preconceived ideas that volunteers might have about Baltimore City Schools.
Read more