Needs From: Berkshire United Way

Tutors are needed to help students with homework and with understanding of various subjects. They assist and encourage their student in the learning process. Tutors are asked to meet with their students a minimum of one hour per week. A background in teaching is helpful but not required. Patience and a sense of humor is a must! All grade levels needed. Both in person and virtual options available. 

Mentor

Mentors are needed to work with young people ages 10 -24. Mentors serve as role model and friend to help with homework, play a game or just hang out. Pittsfield Community Connection provides young people with opportunities to build a life of possibility and hope through support, guidance and advocacy. Requires an interview and 3-hour training.  Mentors commit to one year of meeting their mentee for an hour and a half per week. 

Do you love children? Come help as an aide in our preschool and toddler classes! You will need a warm heart, an ability to tell stories, build with blocks, tie sneakers, and push swings on the playground. 

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Serve as a voice for children who are involved in the juvenile court system in cases of abuse or neglect. Meet with children and the people involved with their care (biological parents, foster parents, school, therapist, pediatrician, etc.) to gather information for a judge to determine the best and safest place for them to live.

This is an intense volunteer opportunity that requires an interview, a 30 hour training and a commitment of one year, or until the child or children are in a safe and permanent home. Initial casework could be up to 10 hours a week, then about 8-10 hours per month thereafter. During this time of Covid-19 precautions, we will be offering CASA trainings in a virtual format. Also, most to all of the CASA work can be done remotely via teleconferencing, phone and electronic communication.