Opportunities to Work with Children and Adolescents
* America Reads
Tutor children in grades K-5 to instill a love of reading.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/americareads.html
related Education courses: EDUC 50, any
For More Information:
America.Reads@Dartmouth.EDU
603-646-3350
ARC (Achievement at Romano Circle) Program
Become a “Homework coach”, provide academic support and organize small
field trips for first grade to high school students who live in Romano Circle, a
low-income housing development in West Lebanon.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/arc.html
For More Information:
AARC@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
ASPIRE
Volunteer in a weekly playgroup program for children aged 4-7 with autism on
Saturday afternoons from 1-3 pm in Hanover. Playgroup aims to enhance
communication skills and foster positive social interactions among children with
autism.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/aspire.html
related Education courses: EDUC 57, 58, 64, any
For More Information:
aspire@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
Book Buddies
Spend 2 hours weekly for two consecutive terms developing reading appreciation in
a child in grades K-3 who is experiencing difficulty in reading.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/where.html
related Education courses: EDUC 50, any
CodorDojo
Become a “Dojo” and introduce local youth to the fun and exciting world of
computer programming.
http://coderdojo.cs.dartmouth.edu/
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/coderdojo.html
For More Information:
coder.dojo@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
Dartmouth College Child Care Center
Work at the College day care center for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dcccc/
related Education courses: any
For More Information:
dcccc@dartmouth.edu
603-646-6610
Dartmouth Junior Lego League
Help children increase their knowledge of engineering and physics through teambased challenges. Volunteers coach teams through finding a solution to a real-world
challenge using LEGO elements.
For More Information:
603-646-3350
Tucker.Foundation@Dartmouth.edu
DREAM
Play with and mentor a child living in a local subsidized housing community on
Friday afternoons for two hours, culminating in a field trip to a museum, zoo, or
theme park at the end of term.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/dream.html
related Education courses: any
For More Information:
dream@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
* Early College Awareness
Tutor in SAT preparation, in-class Algebra and/or direct tours of local colleges to
promote higher education awareness in first-generation students at Stevens High
School in Claremont, NH.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/earlycollegeaware.html
related Education courses: EDUC 50, 52, 62, any
For More Information:
Early.College.Awareness@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
* Education 86: Research in the Schools
Independent study to conduct a specific research project of particular interest to a
local school. Prerequisite: Education 1
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~educ/pdf/EDUC-86-application-process-andtopics.pdf
* Educational Psychology Lab
Join the lab to study cognitive processes that underlie the pervasive incomeachievement gap. Collect data in local schools, analyze, read, write and brainstorm
this issue in the lab.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~edpsychlab/HOME.html
related Education courses: EDUC 57
For More Information:
michele.tine@dartmouth.edu
603-636-9043
Eye-to-Eye
Dartmouth students with LD/ADHD are matched with elementary, middle and high
school students with LD/ADHD for two hours on Mondays for a two-term
commitment working with students on school work and art projects.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/eyetoeye.html
related Education courses: EDUC 64, any
* Girls Mentoring Program
Spend at least two hours/week mentoring 7th and 8th grade girls at Windsor Jr.
High in Windsor VT and Rivendell Academy in Orford NH as they navigate the
academic, social, and emotional challenges of adolescence.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/girlsmentoring.html
related Education courses: EDUC 57, 62, any
Haven Homework Club
Provide tutoring assistance to children of families and adults who are homeless
or in need.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/food/haven.html
For More Information:
Haven.After.School@Dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
* Language in Motion
Promote college awareness, enhance language education and multi-cultural
awareness for students in under-resourced and geographically isolated high schools
in Lebanon NH, Orford NH, Claremont NH and Windsor VT by working with high
school teachers from these schools to supplement current coursework.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/lim/
related Education courses: EDUC 50, 60, 62, any
For More Information:
LIMotion@dartmouth.edu
603-646-9761
LEAD
Tutor for two hours a week in the Leadership Encouragement and Discovery
program to help a Lebanon NH student in grades 1 through high school living in
low-income housing with school work, build self-esteem, and encourage leadership
development through group activities.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/where.html
related Education courses: any
Let’s Get Ready
Become a mentor and proovide SAT preparation and college admissions counseling
for motivated, low-income high school students.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/lgr.html
For More Information:
Let’s.Get.Ready@Dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
MoneySmart
Deliver financial education and literacy to Upper Valley residents of all ages and
socioeconomic backgrounds, with a focus on at-risk community members. No prior
experience is necessary.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/moneysmart.html
For More Information:
MoneySmart@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
North Country Weekend
Plan, prepare, and participate in a Dartmouth weekend (one in Fall and one in
Spring) of hiking, canoeing, dancing, climbing the ropes course, and other fun
activities with groups of Boston youth who want to experience early college
awareness, cultural investigation, and outdoor activities.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/northcountr
y.html related Education courses: EDUC 57, 60, 62, any
OLE
Instruct kids in outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing for
3-4 hours a week to build confidence.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/ole.html
related Education courses: any
For More Information:
OLE@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
Prison Project
Volunteer weekly at the Southeast State Correctional Facility in Windsor, VT to
serve as teachers, discussion leaders, and companions for inmates. Volunteers
can teach a course in a favorite subject, such as language arts, arts and crafts, or
music; tutor; participate in a video project; or help to lead the creative writing
program.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/prison.html
For More Information:
prison.project@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
Reading Brains Lab
Join the lab to study reading-related processes and the development of reading in
both better readers and poorer readers. Make connections between the field of
developmental cognitive neuroscience and education.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~readingbrains/
related Education courses: EDUC 50
For More Information:
Reading.Brains.Lab@Dartmouth.edu
603-646-6577
* Rivendell Boys Mentoring Program
Spend at least two hours/week mentoring 7th grade boys at Rivendell Academy in
Orford NH as they navigate the academic, social, and emotional challenges of
adolescence.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/school/boysmentoring.html
related Education courses: EDUC 57, 60, 62, any
* Robinson Fund
For non-paying summer internships in educational media/children's media or work
which directly benefits at-risk or inner-city children, or teacher training. Application
deadline: late April
Maurice R. Robinson Fund application and information available at:
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~csrc/docs/robinson_application.pdf
related Education courses: EDUC 50, 57, 58, 64, any
SEAD
Work as a director, teacher intern, or community service intern at the enrichment
program for students from under-resourced high schools at Dartmouth in summer
term.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/sead/
related Education courses: EDUC 60, 62, any
For More Information:
SEAD@dartmouth.edu
603-646-9761
SIBS (formerly known as Big Brother Big Sister)
Spend a minimum of two consecutive terms and four hours a week enjoying fun
activities with a boy or girl aged 6-12 years old who needs extra attention.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/community/sibs.html
bbbs@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
Star Mentoring Program
Mentor young adults and adolescents with chronic illnesses or disability in the
Upper valley and surrounding areas .
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/service/local/health/star.html
For More Information:
starm@dartmouth.edu
603-646-3350
* START
Students Teaching in the Arts is an outreach program managed by the Hopkins
Center that places Dartmouth students into 1st-8th grade classrooms to teach unique
arts-integrated projects.
https://hop.dartmouth.edu/Online/start_program
related Education courses: any
For More Information:
START@dartmouh.edu
mary.gaetz@dartmouth.edu
603-646-2010
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