Programs
All of our projects are over Zoom and volunteer hours are certified
Project Omega: Math
Project Omega teaches our new 5th-grade math curriculum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM PST (you can learn the curriculum at the Zoom session—it's easy).
Project Speak Together
Project Speak Together is a conversational English program that offers an opportunity to work one-on-one with 7-13-year-old Ukrainian students. 45-minute sessions are weekly and designed to be conversational to help the students practice English. We aim to create a fun and engaging learning experience to build conversational skills and meaningful connections. We will provide you with all the material to teach. Bring a smile and a meaningful desire to support other kids as they learn English. The project is held on Saturdays from 9:00 -9:45 AM PST.
Project Kuunganisha
Do you enjoy world culture, helping others, or making international connections?
If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining Project Kuunganisha! This project of cross-cultural connection partners American students with teens in Kenya, creating an environment for sharing language, culture, and friendship. Sessions every other week, Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 PM PST.
Project Omega: Literacy
Unfortunately, Project Omega is currently closed for the summer. Project Omega/Literacy will tutor Oakland grammar school students 1:1 online on Mondays from 4 to 5 PM PST on Zoom.
Meaningful Debates
This is a safe space for all ideas. No thoughts are wrong! We discuss topics relevant to teens every other week on Sundays from 4:00 - 4:45 PM PST on Zoom. Come join us and be a part of the discussion.
Project Diálogo
Project Diálogo helps students in Mexico (14 years and older) improve their English fluency through weekly one-hour sessions via Zoom. Volunteers lead one-on-one conversations with students in Mexico to create a comfortable environment for them to practice speaking English.
Our goal is to help students improve their future career potential by improving their English-speaking skills. Please join us! You don't need to know Spanish to join this project. Sessions are held on Sundays from 5:00 to 5:45 PM PST.
Project Soile
Project Soile is a speaking club program dedicated to students (ages 14 and up) from Kazakhstan to advance their English by practicing real-life conversations. Soile means "speak" in Kazakh, which we believe is key to becoming fluent in English! Take a part in fostering a safe environment where students can gain confidence in their language skills while also building friendships. Make an impact by simply conversing about everyday topics! Sessions are held weekly on Sundays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM CST (7 -8 AM PST) on Zoom.
Project 1234! Home Reading Helper
This program hopes to help parents have the tools to teach their students how to recognize letters and words and eventually read. We specifically target the Oakland, CA, area, as many young kids attend school at an academic disadvantage because they cannot read, and some have not been effectively exposed to the alphabet by their parents. This program has no specific hours. Volunteers help offline at convenient times.
Project Udaan
Project Udaan is a project striving to help underserved young girls in India.
The word “Udaan” ( oo - ron) means “fly” in Hindi. In this project, we want to cultivate a passion for learning and help girls fly and reach their potential and dreams. We firmly believe everyone has a right to an education, and we are determined to overcome obstacles to help these girls fly. This project takes place at 9:00 - 10:00 PM PST on Saturdays weekly on Zoom. We really appreciate your help!
Project Diversidad/EYFO
We are seeking volunteers for Project Diversidad, which occurs on Wednesdays at 4:15 - 5:00 PM PST. In our Zoom tutoring sessions, we teach under-resourced children in Seattle and students from Oakland.
Past Projects
Project Steph Curry: Oakland Scholarships
Join us in Oakland, California, for an incredible opportunity to empower underserved parents and children through our "1234" Home Reading Helper project. As a student volunteer, your role will involve staffing sign-up tables at our August event, accurately collecting parent information, and contributing to the project's effectiveness. By participating, you'll make a positive difference in underserved families' lives, gain valuable experience, and build connections. Don't miss out on this meaningful opportunity to shape a brighter future for Oakland and potentially impact literacy and equity nationwide!
Event is on August 26th from 2-7pm, at Linden Park 44th Street.
Project Warriors
Join our Meaningful Teens project helping kids from Oakland, California, and make a lasting impact on underserved families! Volunteer as a mentor to support parents and their children in learning the ABCs through our "1234" Home Reading Helper. By monitoring progress, maintaining contact, and ensuring their success, you'll contribute to our initiative while gaining valuable experience, and students will get the chance to meet basketball superstar Stephen Curry. Don't miss out on this meaningful opportunity!
The project will likely begin in September, but it is TBD. Work for this project will be virtual, and hours depend on your availability. Volunteers are expected to check in on parents on a weekly basis.
Project Educación
Unfortunately, this project is full and no longer accepting applications. Project Educación will help Oakland grammar school and middle school students learn virtually with ELL and literacy education. Volunteering will take place on Fridays from 4 pm - 5:15 pm PST. This is a great way to help others and earn volunteer hours.
Project Empower
Unfortunately, Project Allies is full and is no longer accepting applications. Come help young people face tough relational, educational and structural challenges with one to one literacy tutoring. Your support can shift the trajectory of their lives before they’ve even really begun. Our vision is simple. We want all youth to reach adulthood with the skills and support needed to achieve their goals and to contribute to a just and humane world. Tutoring will be from July 6 to August 21 at 10AM – 11AM PST Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Project Allies
Unfortunately, Project Allies is closed and no longer accepting applications. Project Allies is a program starting on July 2nd, meeting every Friday at 10AM PST. The program will match students and tutors based on their preferences and skill level. The main goal is to improve the conversational and reading comprehension skills of immigrants by providing them with a partner. Students will read articles and identify difficult words and sentences. The tutor and volunteer will discuss the article's topics and the challenges faced by the student while reading. Students range from 13-25 years old.
Mercy Alliance
Unfortunately, this project is full and no longer accepting applications. Join the Mercy Alliance to help teach children living in low-income housing reading and comprehension. We will be working with the national non-profit organization Mercy Housing who has served over 150,000 low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Like Mercy Housing this program will strive to build a more humane world where poverty is alleviated, and all people are able to develop their full potential. The volunteer commitment will be once a week on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 5:15 pm PST.
Project SAHA
Unfortunately, Project SAHA is full and no longer accepting applications. Project SAHA is a continuation of the first project we worked on. Meaningful Teens are looking for ELL instructors to teach English classes to seniors on Fridays at 3PM PST. Affordable and high-quality housing is a basic necessity that all individuals deserve, but there is more to living a fulfilling and enriching life than just having a roof over one’s head. Help these seniors and yourself to gain lifelong learning, outlets for creative expression, and opportunities for social connections are crucial for a thriving community.
Project ENGin
Project ENGin is a peer-to-peer conversational English program that offers an opportunity to work one-on-one with 13 - 17 year olds in Ukraine. 45 minute to one hour sessions are weekly and designed to be conversational to help the students practice English. All volunteers can choose days and times that work best for their schedules. We have partnered with ENGin so Meaningful Teen applicants will fill out volunteer form (mention Meaningful Teens) and will be directly placed with a student. Volunteering time is flexible to your time needs.
Project SI Compass Family
Join Saint Ignatius College Prep and help families at San Francisco’s Compass Family Services with literacy and homework.
Other Leadership Opportunities
Zoom Moderator
Help greet volunteers and students at our various virtual volunteering opportunities. As a Zoom Moderator, we are looking for you to give a warm welcome and create a positive atmosphere for our volunteers and students. Must be a COLLEGE student to become an MT Moderator.
Zoom Technician
Manage Zoom Breakout Rooms to allow our volunteers and students to have one-on-one tutoring. For this opportunity, we are looking for COLLEGE volunteers who are good with technology, adaptable, and responsible.
Future, Current, and Retired Educators
Help supervise and assist our volunteers and students during the one-on-one tutoring sessions. Great opportunity for future, current and retired educators or anyone who has a passion for learning and working with students of all ages.
