Description: Gainesville Thrives promotes tutoring and mentoring by informing the faith-based community and others of needs and opportunities. For long-term academic success, mentoring can be as important as tutoring. The faith-based community is well-suited to help with this. We are dedicated to improving literacy across Gainesville. We are also offering various internships! Below is a brief description of each intern position. If you’re interested, please send your resume and any questions you have to gainesvillethrives@gmail.com
Available Positions:

• Volunteer Coordinator: The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members with promoting mentoring and tutoring programs and services in Alachua County.
• Archivist: The Archivist Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members by compiling information for a written history of Gainesville Thrives. This will facilitate the preparation for future grant writing.
• Development Intern: The Development Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members by maintaining grant and donor relations as well as researching and cultivating new relations for potential donations.
• Webmaster: The Webmaster Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members with with graphics, photos, videos, and text for the website to promote mentoring and tutoring programs and services in Alachua County. There is room within this position to include posting on all social media platforms.
• Social Media Intern: The Social Media Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members with graphics, photos, videos, and text for all social media platforms to promote mentoring and tutoring programs and services in Alachua County.
• Graphic Design Intern: The Graphic Design Intern will assist Gainesville Thrives’ volunteer group, staff and board members with with graphics to promote mentoring and tutoring programs and services in Alachua County.

Website: https://www.gainesvillethrives.org
Contact: gainesvillethrives@gmail.com

Description: Dr. Patel High School is hiring all subject areas for our inaugural staff! We are looking for innovated teachers who want to focus on project-based learning (PBL), a flipped classroom, cross-curricular planning, and blended learning.
Application: https://www.indeedjobs.com/dr-patel-high-school/_hl/en_US?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XWjLOi4YeVNLuV7xMD8uRK8u_3_tUBwYPA
School Website: https://patelhighschool.org

Description: Camp Laurel South is a residential summer camp in Maine seeking college students to be activity instructors and camp counselors for the summer of 2020. This is a great summer experience that can fulfill many internship requirements. Laurel South is among the most well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities. Our staff is caring and fun individuals who have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life.
When: June 17 – August 16, 2020
Application: Visit the website for application information.

Description: Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Putnam County School District is hiring for multiple teaching positions! We are looking for teachers in Elementary and Middle Schools.
Application: https://putnamskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rapplmnu03.w
Website: http://putnamschools.org
Contact: Kristin Carroll, Administrator on Special Assignment/Human Resources; 386-329-0548 or kcarroll@my.putnamschools.org

Description: Hancock-Smith Pediatric & Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking volunteers at their psychology private practice. The student(s) would have a quiet place to work when not engaging in the above duties. Other than a learning curve (for unfamiliar tasks) the work load would not be demanding. Students would of course have internet access and would be able to use my practice resources for educational related needs. I would like one or two consistent students (following an application and interview process) to cover shits of Monday through Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and possibly Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm (with an hour lunch and otherwise very flexible schedule).

• Checking in patients
• Answering the telephone and fulfilling related requests
• Learning to submit insurance claims, etc. via my EHR
• Keeping the lobby and work spaces tidy
• Organization of files, toys, etc.

Contact: If interested, please contact us via our website, email or phone. We look forward to connecting with you!
Web: hancocksmithpediatrics.com
Email: information@hancocksmithpediatrics.com
Phone: 386-518-6006

Description: The UF Education Library is looking for volunteers to read during story time at the Baby Gator Development Centers on Friday, February 21^st, Friday, March 20^th, and Friday, April 17^th from 9-11am.
Contact: For more information or to sign-up please contact Brittany Kester at brittany.kester@ufl.edu

Description: If you love kids and are looking for a way to get involved, then consider volunteering with the Gator Junior Golf Association, Gainesville’s only non-profit junior golf program! As a volunteer, you would be mentoring and helping kids ages 5-14 to develop both golf skills and life skills that can be used on and off the course. Only basic golf knowledge is required.
Website: If interested, please visit our website https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/become-a-volunteer/,
Contact: For more info or email Chris Fuentes at gatorjuniorgolfassociation@gmail.com.”

Description: We are preparing for our 2020 Research Symposium on April 1st, 9am-4pm. As we move closer to the symposium, we will release a sign-up for specific time slots and volunteer roles during this full-day event. Volunteers may be asked to help with registration, setting up, time-keeping, and other tasks. This form is to pre-register interested volunteers. We will contact you in March to identify and assign roles for the symposium.
Application: If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Symposium, please see the form below. https://forms.gle/2dKeQTnx7su4wXwaA Someone from ECC or SAGE will be contacting you closer to the date of the event.

Description: Joyce Bullock Elementary School in Levy County is looking for a guidance counselor. For the official job description, please see: https://levyskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/qdirconfig002.p?ublobid=73946&pEnc=iDlYpljwcidbyjks
Website: http://www.jbe.levyschools.org/r/
Application: https://levyskyward.nefec.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsFin/rappljoblst0502.w?isPopup=true

Description: Now Hiring 2 – 3 part-time tutors for subject specific and exam prep to start tutoring math, science, and SAT/ACT to students for a New Huntington Learning Center in Gainesville, FL. Math and Science experts needed!

• 2 Math Specialist
• 2 Science Specialist
• 4-year degree required
• Certification preferred.
• Will provide training.
• Flexible afternoon, evening and weekend hours available.

Must be caring, qualified and committed to the success of students! Perfect for Grad students who are looking for a fulfilling way to spend their extra hours to help high school students, by tutoring and mentoring them to prepare for college, should apply! Will provide all the training necessary. ** Must score above 700 on SAT or above 30 on ACT in the specific subject they are applying for.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.50 per hour

Description: The ideal school psychologist candidate will be expected to work to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Identify and assess the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as, the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Provide interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Assist in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Deliver a planned and coordinated program of psychological services. Duties are performed in accordance with standards of professional practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding psychology practice.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at the time of hire and maintain Florida license as a school psychologist throughout tenure of employment. (REQUIRED)
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes governing promotion, graduation, state assessment program, compulsory school attendance, credits, Florida Virtual School, and home school.
• Knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Exceptional Student Education services eligibility requirements
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Knowledge of proper practice as it pertains to administration and evaluation of psychological tests such as: Adaptive behavior Assessment System (ABAS II), ADHD Rating Scale, Attention Deficit/Hyper-Activity Disorder Test (ADHDT), Gilliam’s Asperger’s and Autism disorder rating scale and various others

Salary: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Location: Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Chief Development Officer Steve Gilbert at 904-346-5100 or steveg@hope-haven.org

Description: The Institute of Reading Development offers summer reading skills programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 1970, the Institute’s teachers have helped over 3 million students master valuable reading skills and develop a lifelong love of reading.  Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond.

We are currently hiring hard-working, encouraging people with a passion for reading to teach our summer programs. As an Institute teacher you will:

• Earn up to $8,000 in one summer. Our full-time teachers typically earn $550-$700 per week.
• Improve your teaching skills and confidence during our comprehensive, paid training program.
• Gain over 400 hours of classroom teaching experience with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to adults.
• Help your students become successful readers with a love of great books.

Successful Institute Teachers:

• Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
• Are responsible and hard-working, with good communication and organizational skills
• Will be patient and supportive with students

When: Summer 2020
Requirements: All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of our teaching season.
Application: https://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com

Description: We are preparing for our 2020 Research Symposium on April 1st, 9am-4pm. As we move closer to the symposium, we will release a sign-up for specific time slots and volunteer roles during this full-day event. Volunteers may be asked to help with registration, setting up, time-keeping, and other tasks. This form is to pre-register interested volunteers. We will contact you in March to identify and assign roles for the symposium.
Application: If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Symposium, please see the form below. https://forms.gle/2dKeQTnx7su4wXwaA Someone from ECC or SAGE will be contacting you closer to the date of the event.

These trips are monumental in helping students discover their passion for service. Deadline to register for all spring break trips is Friday, February 7. Please note we have scholarships available to ease financial barriers, and the applications are available until February 3rd, 2020. 

Natural Disaster Relief – 10 spots
Trip cost: $158
Trip date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Friday, March 6, 2020
Register here.

• Panama City Beach, FL
  HOPE Panhandle
  HOPE Panhandle was created after Hurricane Michael pummeled through Panama City Beach in 2018. What began as serving meals and offering items of necessity quickly transitioned into rebuilding efforts assisting people who have found little to no hope of moving “back home” due to the storm’s devastation. Hope Panhandle merged into a construction operation by following a model designed by a National organization called SBP who has AmeriCorps employees lead rebuilding efforts. The process begins with Muck/Gut/Mold remediation and ends with a complete rebuild for an individual home. So far, with the help of SBP, Hope Panhandle has been able to muck/gut/mold-remediate 87 homes, and they are currently rebuilding 5 whose residents are set to move back home throughout the month of April. If you want to be part of rebuilding the lives of family members who have been impacted by natural disaster, then this is the trip for you!

Children with disabilities – 7 Spots
Trip Cost: $72
Trip Date: Friday, March 6, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
Register here

• Eustis, FL
  Camp Boggy Creek
  Since 1996, Camp Boggy Creek has made it possible for children with serious illnesses to enjoy a camp experience in a safe, medically-sound environment. Located just a short drive from Orlando, Florida, the 232-acre camp serves children ages 7-16 who’ve
 been diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening conditions. Camp Boggy Creek never charges campers to attend and never asks them to contribute anything other than a positive, playful attitude. As a year-round retreat, Camp Boggy Creek is able to serve thousands for campers and their families through activity-packed weekly and weekend camp programs. The camp offers children the chance to catch their first fish, go horseback riding or climb our ropes tower, all while making new friends. Beyond boundless fun, Camp Boggy Creek provides fellowship. Children can spend time with others who are just like them and share their life experiences, which serves as a reminder that they are not alone. If you have a heart for service and want to brighten up a child’s day, register for this trip.

 Youth Advocacy – 5 Spots
Trip Cost: $230
Trip Date: Saturday, March 1, 2020 – Saturday, March 7, 2020
Register here

• Charleston, SC
  Carolina Youth Development Center and Windwood Farms
  Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) aims to provide children of all ages with an opportunity to become their best selves. CYDC focuses on teaching kids of all ages skills and creative outlets that allow them to express themselves and create long-lasting friendships with other children which will allow them to successfully transition into adulthood. Windwood Farms cares for young boys in the foster care system. The farms offer the boys a place to learn and play in an environment that allows them to grow and learn. While volunteering here, students will also work with the staff to maintain the property and have the chance to play with the kids who are living at the farm.  If you enjoy children and have an interest in social work, you should register for this trip.

Sustainable Agriculture – 0 spots, waitlist available
Trip Cost: $183
Trip Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Friday, March 6, 2020
Register here

• Sharpsburg, GA
  180 Degree Farm
  180 Degree Farm aims to provide clean and nutritious foods to cancer patients to aid them and their families in their recovery and healing. They work to maintain a farm that is sustainable and grow foods free of pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics; 180 Degree Farms then distributes organic food to the community. Join 180 Degree Farm in their journey to provide for the community and experience a full week of hands-on service growing and maintaining their fields. If you love being outdoors and care about clean eating, register for this trip.

Contact: Stella Kim; skim@ufsa.ufl.edu

Description: Volunteers needed for The Howard Bishop Middle School Science Night! On Thursday, February 6, HOWARD BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is hosting its fifth annual Family Science Night. The event takes place from 5-7:30pm on the Howard Bishop campus. We need volunteers anytime after 4pm to do everything from prep work to manning some of the hands on activity booths.  This is a great opportunity to interact with a middle school students and their families in a more relaxed setting than a normal school day!
When: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Where: Howard Bishop Middle School 
Contact: You can email Tonya Camaratta for more information at: camarattat@gm.sbac.edu

Who We Are: Resilience Charter is a small public middle school in Gainesville. The founding principles are innovation, social justice, and environmental stewardship. The school serves a diverse population with over 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. In order to provide the students with more equitable opportunities, the school strives to build a supportive and engaging learning environment through project based learning, social emotional learning, immersive technologies, and authentic relationships with students.
Needs: We are seeking volunteers to work with students in the classroom and during after-school tutoring.  Volunteers will build relationships with teachers and students and will assist students in completing their schoolwork.
Job Schedule: Tutors and mentors are needed at various times from 9:00-4:30 on Mondays-Fridays. Volunteers may choose their weekly amount of hours. Students may record their hours for course credit or community service.
Contact: Please include your name, days & times you are available, and if there is a specific subject you would like to help tutor. For individuals interested in volunteering at Resilience Charter: intern1@resiliencecharter.org

For larger groups interested in partnering with the school, please email the Director, Jenny Hill: jhill@resiliencecharter.org

Description: The Disability Resource Expo is a free event which provides opportunities for parents and professionals to connect and discover many of the wonderful resources available in Alachua County and surrounding areas.

We are looking for positive individuals to help with vendor sign-in and set-up (E.g. assistance with carrying tables, chairs, and finding designated set up area,) hanging banners, directing attendees, roaming and observing inside and out during the event to assist people and pick up trash as needed. After the event we will need volunteers to assist with break-down of booths, assist vendors in returning to their vehicles, pulling down banners and signs and storing them for future use, as well as trash and general clean up inside and out.

We will sign your volunteer forms! Bring your volunteer credit forms or let us know prior to the event and we will provide forms for you. If you need a form, please make a note in the comments section provided when signing up.
Website/Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4ca5a92ea2fa7-disability
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/318709642390029/
Contact: