Newton Community Education is a wonderful community resource that serves people at all stages of their lives, from kindergarten through retirement. We are self-sustaining, which means that the fees for classes, clubs, and camps pay our expenses. In the last fiscal year, we reduced our paid staff in order to balance our budget. We are still managing to deliver exceptional customer service and programming, but it’s tight. We are a welcoming, productive, mission-focused team and would love a few dedicated volunteers to join us in our work. Some positions require a minimum commitment of a day per week, and some are more occasional, like staffing Village Days. We provide a warm, gratifying professional experience and, depending on the hours worked, we offer a free class to our volunteers as a benefit. Please review our open volunteer positions below and then complete the Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you! Social Media / Marketing Support Main Duties Assist in creating social media posts (Facebook, Instagram) Pull key classes/programs to highlight each week from provided lists or the NCE website Draft short captions or supporting copy in NCE’s tone/voice Take photos/videos at NCE classes or NCE events Help monitor comments/message Support with community event digital promotion and short outreach writeups Requirements Interest in marketing, communications, graphic design, social media, or community engagement Strong writing skills and ability to keep messaging clear, short, and aligned with brand tone Ability to work independently with direction (we will supply weekly priority lists) Experience with Instagram + Facebook required Comfort using Canva (or willingness to learn) Reliability + consistency in meeting timelines (ex: a weekly posting schedule) Bonus but not required: photography/videopgraphy (phone photography/videography is fine) Office Support Main Duties Support community members via phone, email, and in person Ability to shred confidential documents Requirements Able to work in the office a minimum of 8 hours per week (1-2 days or more) Fluency speaking and writing in English. Chinese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole a plus. Comfort speaking on the phone and in person with new people Appetite to learn and use the NCE registration system Proficiency with email and Google suite: Docs and Sheets especially Site Coordinator Main Duties Support smooth student transitions and NCE club operations at elementary and middle schools Assist NCE instructors with rosters, child management, etc Represent NCE positively and professionally with school staff and families Requirements Able to work 1.5 to 2.5 hours after school dismissal at least one day per week Experience with managing children and interacting with educators Able to get to school sites in inclement weather Community Outreach Main Duties Interact with public about NCE clubs, classes, camp and mission Ask for and record community feedback to inform programming and operations Assemble and put away promotional materials If able, transport and put up/take down table and tent Requirements Able to volunteer standing or sitting for 2 or more hours outside Able to lift, move, and place items weighing 10 to 15 lbs Fluency speaking in English. Chinese, Spanish, or Haitian Creole a plus. Comfort speaking with new people Very enthusiastic about NCE Able to answer questions and provide information on classes, clubs, and camps Fundraising Main Duties Envision and organize fundraising events Source donors and write proposals Requirements Very enthusiastic about NCE Comfortable asking for money for a great cause Substitute Main Duties Lead afterschool clubs when instructors are absent Supervise and engage children safely Follow lesson plans and manage classroom behavior Represent NCE in a positive, professional way Requirements Experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, or similar) Strong classroom management skills Reliable transportation in all weather Flexible and dependable Office Organizer Main Duties Desire and ability to beautify our office space Desire and ability to organize and clean shelves and storage areas Ability to shred confidential documents Requirements Able to lift, move, and place items weighing 10 to 15 lbs Volunteer Interest Form
