RSVP Member Opportunity-Become a Child's Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Fayette County Community Action Agency
Please visit the new page to apply.
This opportunity is available to current RSVP members: Current RSVP members are asked to use their skills and abilities to support this volunteer opportunity available through a partnership in our community. Not yet a member? Volunteers over the age of 55 can contact us today to apply!
One on one tutoring can make all the difference to children.
Multiple programs to choose from to fit your schedule and preference:
Community Based Tutoring: Give a child individualized attention on a regular basis and coach them though everyday challenges to improve their skills and confidence in your community. Strongly suggested be consistent connection with child.
Required Clearances:
Child Abuse and Criminal Clearance FREE for volunteers
FBI Security Clearance Reimbursed by RSVP
DMV check if transporting in community
School Based Tutoring: Give a child individualized attention on a regular basis at a local elementary school and work together on improving academic, social relationship and life skill issues. Strongly suggested be consistent connection with child. NEW! Starting a literacy program in Uniontown Elementary Schools. During the school days lunch hour. Volunteer as little as 2 times a month for a little as an hour.
Required Clearances:
Child Abuse and Criminal Clearance FREE for volunteers
FBI Security Clearance Reimbursed by RSVP
After School Tutoring: Volunteer at a local center in Uniontown to help to encourage students from Kindergarten through Middle School to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Background check required & reimbursed.
Required Clearances:
Child Abuse and Criminal Clearance FREE for volunteers
FBI Security Clearance Reimbursed by RSVP
More opportunities with Fayette County Community Action Agency
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fayette County Community Action Agency
Location:
108 N BEESON AVE, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401, US
Mission Statement
At the Fayette County Community Action Agency, our mission is to strengthen individuals and families to become more self sufficient, achieving their potential by taking advantage of opportunities, improving the conditions in which they live and taking ownership of their community.
Description
Fayette County Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1966 as a community-based, multi-serviced agency
Our promise to the community states that "Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other." We operate over 60 projects and programs to address emergency needs such as food and shelter for the underserved, unemployed and homeless as well as focusing on long term needs which empower and equip individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency.
While you do not need to be a part of this program to volunteer with us, one program we operate, our Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a volunteer referral and outreach program designed to develop meaningful opportunities for people ages 55 and older to participate fully in their community and help meet critical community needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
108 N Beeson AveUniontown, PA 15401
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training