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“AMERICA READS” & “AMERICA COUNTS” PROGRAM
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622
Tutor children (K-3) individually or in small groups primarily to improve reading & math skills at Winthrop, Blackham, Marín, Hallen, César Batalla, Columbus, G. Johnson or Bryant Schools during school hours. Paid training and mandatory orientation.  Transportation can be provided; travel time paid. Interview required.

CARDINAL SHEHAN CENTER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622   
Tutor second and third grade children in reading, math, homework; do different projects like cooking, computers, basketball, etc. the second hour. Hours Monday - Friday 3:00-5:30pm. Paid orientation and training. Transportation can be provided; travel time paid. Interview required.

CAROLINE HOUSE
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622
Work with pre-school children at women's center while the moms study English as a second language 9:00am - 1:30pm, Mon. - Thurs. Some afterschool tutoring hours 3:00-4:00pm. Paid orientation, training at site, transportation available; travel time paid. Interview required.

COMMUNITY OFFICE ASSISTANT
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622
Assist director in office  phone, database,  publicity  may take charge of specific program or project  such as Read Aloud Program or Caroline House. Will involve some work in the field. Transportation can be arranged. Could also work in office of some community agencies. 
**Note** Student must make a serious commitment if in charge of a program.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622
Administrative Assistant - Maintain lists & contacts help with recruiting, organizing especially for SHU Habitat workdays, fall/spring break trips & other duties as requested; possibility of working in Habitat office, warehouse, Habitat ReStore, or on Habitat sites in Bridgeport. Interview required.  

MAACS PROGRAM
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622   
Tutor/mentor high school students one-on-one in Bridgeport & encourage them to go to college. Must be a Sophomore  have at least a 3.0 GPA  & own transportation. Training & orientation are paid. Interview required.   

MERCY LEARNING CENTER
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622   
Work with pre-school children at women's center  while the moms study English as a second language or literacy. Paid orientation. Training at site. Transportation available & travel time is paid. Interview required.   

MINI-VAN DRIVER
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622   
Drive Honda mini-vans & take volunteer/service learning students to schools  work-study sites in Bridgeport. Must be responsible,  punctual;  flexible times. Must have a clean regular driving license & pass a driving test. Interview required.   

LIGHTHOUSE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AT BRYANT, G. JOHNSON AND WINTHROP SCHOOLS
Academic Building SU100
Dawn Doucette, #203-365-7622   
 
Help with homework and tutoring. Teach enrichment classes such as dance,  acting,  music,  foreign language,  or science  etc.  to small groups of children. Hours Monday-Friday  3:00-5:30pm. Paid orientation mandatory. Transportation provided  travel time paid. Interview required.

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