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The ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ Big Buddy program is a semester-long paid internship program serving students ages 5-13 at the Queens Community House Pomonok After-School Program. QC students develop professional experience working directly with children, and build career skills including communication, leadership, and teamwork. The Big Buddy program was originally started in 1989 by Arthur Salz, Professor Emeritus of ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ\u2019s Department of Elementary Education.<\/p>\n

QC Big Buddy mentors receive a stipend to mentor children in grades K-5 and support academic, recreational, and cultural activities that promote positive youth development. QC students work 6 hours per week on onsite activities, lesson plan creation, and collaborate with other QC Big Buddies.<\/p>\n

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bigbuddy@qc.cuny.edu<\/p>\n

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718-570-0565<\/p>\n

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Frese Hall 102<\/p>\n

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