Reading and Music Assistant

LOCATION

1375 E. Broadway
Phoenix, AZ 85040

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester.

Protecting the Mission Training

May 24th 9am-12 noon

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Summer

Service hours

Afternoon

Available days/hours

M-F 4:15-6:15pm

May-29th-July13th

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

Work with children

Love for reading and music

CATEGORIES

Arts/Culture
Education
Library
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Salvation Army Kroc Corps and Community Center

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Duties

Open only to USL 210 students.

Exploring Books and Music Theory

Open up a book and explore the endless adventures it can offer Kids will participate in a variety of activities in the library making stories come to life.  (M/W/F)

Interested in music?  This class will introduce you to basic music theory with movement and voice. (T/TH)

Population served

It is in the area of South Phoenix, a very diverse and culturally rich community.  However, the demographics of this community fall below the national average in areas such as education, food, clothing, health care and many more.  The Kroc Center presents opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility to foster wellness, recreation, the arts, education, and spiritual growth.

 

Community need/impact

This community falls below the national average for education.  This class will build interest in reading and music in a fun atmosphere.

By interning at the Kroc Center, students will be able to take part in building a positive culture within the center that will then pour out into the surrounding community.  Participants interacting with USL students will experience positive relationships and be exposed to great models that will encourage a successful future.