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Classroom shifts run from October through May but other opportunities are available year-round. Go to "Get Involved" to learn more!

What is Early Learning Essentials?

Early Learning Essentials volunteers promote school readiness by assisting preschool-aged children of low-income families to enhance their social and cognitive development. Volunteers doing classroom shifts help the teacher with assigned areas of the curriculum, mealtime, arts and crafts, reading, and anything else they may be doing that day. Other opportunities include translating, event assistance and facility projects such as repair and painting.

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How do I get involved?

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Description: Volunteers assist children in the classroom by reading to them and playing games with them. Their role is to create a meaningful connection with the students and be a positive role model.

Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to come weekly.
Please use your BYU email address to email earlylearning@byu.edu expressing your interest in serving with the program, and they will help you sign up!

BECOME A LEADER

Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple Program Directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!

Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.

Step 1:

Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:

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Lead Program Director Application

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Contact Info

Directors

Available by email at earlylearning@byu.edu

Jack Chytraus

801-231-7538

Russell Mercer

801-830-7749

Jakob Tree

The second you walk into the classroom, the kids make you feel like you’re a celebrity. The kids don’t necessarily come from the most ideal circumstances so they just need to know that they are loved and that there are people who care. It’s a neat experience to be able to fulfill that role for them and to have so much fun doing it!
Megan
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