After School Program Tutor At — Community Housing Works
Be ready to laugh, have fun, and make a difference in the life of a child. Our Afterschool Program focuses on achieving grade-level reading for K-8th grade students. Study Stars incorporates interactive e-learning technology with positive community building. Volunteers will work each week with the same student(s) on homework and enrichment activities. Tutors are needed between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday. Ideally, we are looking for individuals that can commit to at least 3 months of volunteer tutoring. Weekly schedule is flexible. We will work around your lifestyle and needs, of course! Community service letters and references are provided upon successful completion of service. We require a background check, volunteer application, and volunteer orientation. CHW encourages up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination of volunteers, AND Volunteers provide proof. Please visit chworks.org/volunteer to learn more and apply or for more information, please contact Tannia Montesinos at volunteer@chworks.org
1.Greater understanding of community and non-profit world
2.Recognize problems and gaps in resources and envision solutions for low income families
3.Able to apply course knowledge to real-life situations
4.Increased competence and comfort when interacting with diverse groups
Below is a brief training checklist that all applicants must complete in order to become a volunteer. All volunteers will be required to attend a volunteer orientation. During this time we will review our policies and procedures, best practices, Covid-19 guidelines . Volunteers will receive more information about their particular role on their first shift during orientation. Volunteer Handbook-The handbook is intended to provide general information.
CHW encourages up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination of volunteers, AND Volunteers provide proof.
Below is a short checklist all applicants should complete in order to become a volunteer.
1.Please complete the volunteer application online first.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=215140243
2.CHW will send a background authorization form for students to complete online. CHW will cover the cost. Requires government-issued ID and Social Security Number.
3. Volunteer Forms
4.Virtual Volunteer Orientation: You will be contacted with dates and times once we have these scheduled.
Hours | Duration |
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1-3 | hours per week |