Urban Hope Inc. was formed to rescue and uplift children, teens and youth in the West Brighton community (North Shore of Staten Island) from a cycle of generational physical and emotional abuse, neglect, poverty, and lack of parental oversight and care resulting in risky social behaviors and poor academic performance.

Urban Hope seeks caring and skillful volunteers to serve in our Literacy Program in Staten Island. Volunteers provide tutoring and mentorship to struggling students in grades K-2, helping them to achieve reading proficiency at or above their grade levels.

The Literacy Program is a 20 Week Program. We request that each volunteer support at least One Child, Once A Week, for One Hour, however they are welcome and encouraged to contribute more time, if able. Volunteers tutor children during their lunch periods, which are typically from 10am-1pm or in the afterschool hours from 2-5pm, M-F.  

No experience or advanced preparation is necessary, just a willing heart to want to make a positive difference in a child's life. 

• Urban Hope provides a 2-Hr. Volunteer Training that must be attended. 
• All Literacy Materials are provided to and kept in the Public Schools, where Volunteers will meet with the children.
• All Volunteers are welcome and should be 16+. 
• Volunteers only need to sign up with Identigo for free fingerprinting and follow DOE visitor policies.

Click "Request Information" and complete the form in the confirmation email to get started.