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The Jumpstart Solution 

Jumpstart’s research-based, cost-effective program trains college students and community volunteers to serve preschool-age children in low-income neighborhoods. Through our proven curriculum, these children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school, setting them on the path for lifelong success.

How Jumpstart Works

Jumpstart sessions take place two days per week, for two hours each time. Each session revolves around a core storybook and one book serves as the focus for two sessions. Session plans are organized in six unit themes -- Family, Friends, Wind and Water, The World of Color, Shadows and Reflections, Things That Grow -- and use the following routine:

Welcome. Children transition to Jumpstart from their previous activity. Children build alphabet knowledge through exploration of name cards and over time develop an understanding of the meaning and use of print.

Reading. Children and Corps members engage in a shared reading experience.

Circle Time. Children participate by singing songs, playing word and letter games, and reading poems. The whole-group learning experience builds a sense of community among children and adults.

Center Time. Centers are set up with materials and activities that support children’s language and literacy skill development. Activities are selected by the unit theme and core storybook, deepening children’s understanding of the book and providing opportunities to use story vocabulary.

Let’s Find Out About It. A small group activity designed to build children’s concept knowledge and vocabulary. Here, children have the opportunity to explore new ideas and information, learn about objects and their use, and understand how things work. 

Sharing and Goodbye. Children talk and listen to others share their favorite session activities in a large group setting. Corps members use objects or examples of children’s work from Center Time and rich vocabulary to support the conversation.

 Results

·     1 million + hours of service to preschool children in low-income communities.

·     2 million + readers globally through Jumpstart's Read for the Record®

·     {C}Impacted 50,000 preschool children across the country with support in language, literacy skills, and social-emotional competencies

·     {C}97% of Corps members report overall satisfaction with the program

Kedren has devoted 50 years providing programs and services that address the diverse mental health, educational, prevention, wellness and resource needs of the community.

Volunteering provides you with an opportunity to support your community, and make a difference in the lives of others.

Whether you volunteer one hour each month, or several hours each week, your efforts will assist us in providing quality, meaningful services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Contribute your time, talent and expertise-volunteer.

Possible volunteer opportunities include:

• Participate in a beautification project
• Become a mentor for a child or young adult
• Teach a class such as yoga, music, art or computers.
• Present a workshop
• Help us to plan and carry out special events

All volunteers are required to undergo criminal and professional background checks and screenings. Please contact Donna Domroy, Director of Corporate Projects (323) 233- 0425 ext. 185, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Kedren Community Health Center, Inc.

Corporate Office

4211 South Avalon Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-0425

Kedren Vernon
231 West Vernon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Kedren Western
4322 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90062

Kedren Figueroa
3800 South Figueroa Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Head Start/State Preschool Administrative Program (Kedren South)
710 East 111 Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 777-1411

The intern will work under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, who oversees 4 facilities; 2 Sports complexes , a stadium, and a nature preserve. Dependant on the semester that the intern is here they will be part of a specific special events and other programming assignments.

As a Program Leader, the responsibilities will be to provide unique learning opportunities through a variety of areas that the candidate prefers such as (but not limited to) art, culture, games, physical activities, healthy lifestyle, social and emotional wellness, hands-on experiential learning, and supportive supervision....

Koreatown Youth & Community Center is seeking a community-driven individual to join our Community Research and Program Evaluation team. We are seeking a team member with a community research background and/or experience in data management to help collect, map, or otherwise visualize data, and conduct research for our...

The LA Conservation Corps is an environmentally focused youth development organization. As the largest urban conservation corps in the country, we provide opportunities for young adults throughout Los Angeles who are out-of-work and out-of-school to explore new pathways to meaningful career and education opportunities while...

Our Mission: Drive the future of pet commerce

Participants will assist the classroom teachers in the classroom by providing basic needs for children to ensure their health and safety, assisting with student supervision indoor or outdoor, preparing materials for activities, cleaning after activities, and assisting with the care and use of instructional materials, and...

A community services center which provides support groups and a variety of services to the LGBT community.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Community Organization's mission is to provide a focal point for the members of our community in the South Bay for education, social interaction, personal growth, and...

Members and Advocates build a relationship that is rooted in dignity and respect.

They partner to make progress on the Member’s goals and work to strengthen the Member’s connections to social services, supportive relationships, and the local community

Please note: Resumes must be submitted along with the application and can be emailed to Jasmin Temblador at liftlarecruitment@gmail.com. Applications will be considered incomplete until a resume is received from the applicant. Due to the large volume of applications that we receive, we can only respond to applicants that will be invited to interview.

Advocates are required to go through a two-day LIFTers-In-Training (LIT) on Wednesday June 1st and Friday June 3rd, from 9 - 5 pm both days. Only applicants who can attend LIT on these dates will be considered.

Contract expires: 01/20/21

If contract expired, or is about to expire, please contract SLICE at 310.243.2438.

Academic Mentoring Program: Essential Functions 1. Academic Mentoring: Meet weekly with one or more youth to provide academic and social support 2. Recruitment and Training: assist the AMP team with course presentations and volunteer training/orientation 3. Administration: Assist the AMP Team with inputting mentor and/or...