Be a volunteer with the Cowen Institute today! Creating opportunities for the Tulane community to serve as change agents in the revolutionary movement to transform public schools!
Please see the following volunteer opportunities and visit this page often as we are posting new opportunities often.
Success Preparatory Academy
Success Prep, a newly opened charter school, is seeking volunteer(s) and/or a student intern(s) to assist with the school’s development and fundraising activities. Success Preparatory Academy is located at 2011 Bienville Street. The school is looking for 10-15 hours (which could be divided among multiple students) of volunteer commitment per week to help with data management and creating a development/fundraising pool. Research and develop fundraising strategies; donor management; coordinate and/or develop fundraising projects and special events. For more information about this opportunity, email Felicia Brown or call 504-274-3682.
The 9th Ward Field of Dreams Project The 9th Ward Field of Dreams project began in November 2008 after the school system announced the rebuilding of George Washington Carver High School, located in the Upper Ninth Ward. The project team, spearheaded by Athletic Director Brian Bordanick, set out to fundraise $1.85 million to build a state-of-the-art athletic facility. A true community space, the facility will be open to the public. Assistance is needed in the following areas: project management, fundraising and development; communication and public relations. To be a part of this opportunity and bring hope to a neighborhood struggling to get back on its feet, email Felicia Brown or call 504-274-3682.
The Murphy Institute Summer Internship Program for Political Economy Students
The Scott S. Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives has two available internships available for Political Economy students for the Summer 2010 semester (mid-May through the end of August). These positions are only available to Tulane undergraduate students who are Political Economy majors. Students who successfully complete the internship will receive a $2,000 stipend from the Murphy Institute. The entire Cowen Institute team, as well as our partner organizations and advisors, will be available as a resource during the internship. Click on the link above to read more about the two internship opportunities that students can apply for. Applications are due by Friday, April 23, 2010. If you are interested in applying for either position, please email your resume and a cover letter to coweninfo@tulane.edu.
The Cowen Institute will support Advanced Placement classes at four public high schools in New Orleans as part of its college readiness initiatives. Classes include AP Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, English Language, Biology, and Statistics. We need you to assist with AP tutoring and/or mentoring students on the college admission process. Email Emily Remington or call 504-701-0460 for more information.
Community Outreach
New Orleans Outreach
Most volunteer opportunities require an ongoing commitment throughout a semester or a school year. However, Guest Speakers, Power Ties, and physical improvement needs can be met through short-term volunteering.
Volunteer
Be a volunteer with the Cowen Institute today! Creating opportunities for the Tulane community to serve as change agents in the revolutionary movement to transform public schools!
Please see the following volunteer opportunities and visit this page often as we are posting new opportunities often.
Success Preparatory Academy
Success Prep, a newly opened charter school, is seeking volunteer(s) and/or a student intern(s) to assist with the school’s development and fundraising activities. Success Preparatory Academy is located at 2011 Bienville Street. The school is looking for 10-15 hours (which could be divided among multiple students) of volunteer commitment per week to help with data management and creating a development/fundraising pool. Research and develop fundraising strategies; donor management; coordinate and/or develop fundraising projects and special events. For more information about this opportunity, email Felicia Brown or call 504-274-3682.
The 9th Ward Field of Dreams Project
The 9th Ward Field of Dreams project began in November 2008 after the school system announced the rebuilding of George Washington Carver High School, located in the Upper Ninth Ward. The project team, spearheaded by Athletic Director Brian Bordanick, set out to fundraise $1.85 million to build a state-of-the-art athletic facility. A true community space, the facility will be open to the public. Assistance is needed in the following areas: project management, fundraising and development; communication and public relations. To be a part of this opportunity and bring hope to a neighborhood struggling to get back on its feet, email Felicia Brown or call 504-274-3682.
The Murphy Institute Summer Internship Program for Political Economy Students
The Scott S. Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives has two available internships available for Political Economy students for the Summer 2010 semester (mid-May through the end of August). These positions are only available to Tulane undergraduate students who are Political Economy majors. Students who successfully complete the internship will receive a $2,000 stipend from the Murphy Institute. The entire Cowen Institute team, as well as our partner organizations and advisors, will be available as a resource during the internship. Click on the link above to read more about the two internship opportunities that students can apply for. Applications are due by Friday, April 23, 2010. If you are interested in applying for either position, please email your resume and a cover letter to coweninfo@tulane.edu.
Tutors/Mentors
AdvanceNOLA
The Cowen Institute will support Advanced Placement classes at four public high schools in New Orleans as part of its college readiness initiatives. Classes include AP Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, English Language, Biology, and Statistics. We need you to assist with AP tutoring and/or mentoring students on the college admission process. Email Emily Remington or call 504-701-0460 for more information.
Community Outreach
New Orleans Outreach
Most volunteer opportunities require an ongoing commitment throughout a semester or a school year. However, Guest Speakers, Power Ties, and physical improvement needs can be met through short-term volunteering.