Build Skills and Make a Difference by Tutoring High School Students

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Gain valuable skills tutoring high school students and connecting with the community! Dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers and work-study students are needed in the Franklin High School Tutoring Center.

Responsibilities:

• Tutor high school students on any and all subjects including science, math, writing composition and foreign language. (The Tutoring Center also works with many English Language Learning, minority, refugee, differently-abled, and low-income students)
• Be a positive role model for students
• Communicate clearly and effectively with teachers, staff, and students

Qualifications:

• 18 years old and high school graduate
• Be encouraging, patient, enthusiastic, reliable and punctual
• Enjoy working with high school students
• Sensitive/open to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures
• Work as part of a team
• Attend required trainings

Training/Resources Provided:

• All volunteer receive a one-to-one training and orientation before beginning volunteer service.
• All volunteers complete an interview and pass a background check before beginning volunteer service.

Commitment and Schedule:

• The Tutoring Center is open Mon - Thurs every week that Portland Public Schools are in session
• Tutors must commit to at least a 1 day per week
• Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs: 3:15 - 5 pm, Weds: 2:15 - 4 pm

Location: Franklin High School - 5405 SE Woodward Street, Portland, OR 97206

To apply for this position please complete the online application here (https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=319261641). Please select the After-School Tutor [SUN Franklin High\Franklin School] assignment preference.