The Queens College Big Buddy program is a semester-long paid internship program serving students ages 5-11 at the Queens Community House Pomonok After-School Program. QC students gain knowledge and skills in educating children of diverse backgrounds. The Big Buddy program was started in 1989 by Arthur Salz, Professor Emeritus of Queens College’s Department of Elementary Education.

QC Big Buddy Mentors get paid $17/hour to mentor children ages 5-11 and support academic, recreational, and cultural activities, and gain professional experience working 6 hours per week including onsite activities, lesson plan creation, and collaboration with other QC Big Buddies.

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