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12 people are interested
Help low income parents get their GED, become an Adult Tutor with THC!
ORGANIZATION: Housing Up
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
Transitional Housing Corporation (THC) is seeking a patient, knowledgeable and flexible volunteers to tutor parents living in our continuum of housing. The parents in our program are typically in their twenties and thirties. Our adult tutoring program is designed to support adults seeking their GED (equivalent of a high school diploma), technical certifications or other academic endeavors. Since 2007 the median wage for workers without a high school degree has dropped 13%. For many THC parents, a GED is the next step to gaining housing stability and economic viability for themselves and their children.
THC is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and supportive services, including case management, employment and career development, life skills, and youth enrichment services to more than 500 homeless and at-risk families in DC so that they can make transformational changes in their lives.
Requirements:
- Time Commitment: once a week for 1 month-1 year (depending on the tutee) starting in September
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Location: Neighborhood Libraries across DC
- Comfort with a variety of high school or GED subjects (including but not limited to: Math, English and Study Skills)
- Background in education a plus
- Interest in working with homeless and low-income parents
- Volunteers must pass a background check prior to serving
- Must attend a new Volunteer Training in September
Opportunities:
- The chance to positively impact the city around you and to support DC residents in their efforts to reach their academic goals.
- Continuous Learning opportunities with a focus on poverty, housing and DC.
- Joining a vibrant and diverse community of volunteers and staff committed to holistic community development.
For additional information please check out our website, Facebook and Twitter.
How to apply:
Please contact Volunteer Manager Kate Stritzinger at kstritzinger@thcdc.org; (202)291-5535 x414
More opportunities with Housing Up
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Housing Up
Location:
5101 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, US
Mission Statement
Housing Up builds thriving communities in Washington, DC by developing affordable housing and offering comprehensive support services to homeless and low-income families. We believe that people who have safe, affordable housing and genuine opportunities are empowered to transform their lives.
Description
Housing Up is a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services to homeless and at-risk families so that they can make transformational changes in their lives.
Housing Up’s resident services team provides programming in five categories: Health and Wellness, Employment, Community Building, Tenant Education and Youth Enrichment. Our resident services manager and coordinators work on-site at our properties to implement programming and services such as tutoring, one-on-one mentoring for education and career development, college application assistance, community gardens, HIV screenings, community events for the holidays, and special classes, like yoga and cooking, taught by qualified volunteers. Our youth enrichment services include a weekly tutoring program, character development, arts education and computer literacy. These services give children and young adults a greater chance of success in high school and college. The goal of the program is to increase the independence and stability of the families we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Public LibrariesWashigton, DC 20011
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours/week