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96 people are interested
Are you good at Math & Science? We could use your help tutoring our youth!
ORGANIZATION: Workshop Houston
Please visit the new page to apply.
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96 people are interested
QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteers are needed to help our students in our Scholar Shop program. Tutors must be sensitive and adaptable to learners’ differences and needs, accepting of people from different cultures, backgrounds and ages, and have a commitment to bettering lives through education.
COMMITMENT: All Workshop Houston volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation. Program hours are generally on Monday through Friday from 3:30PM to 7PM. We ask that our volunteers agree to commit to at least 8 hours per month for a minimum of 3 months.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Volunteer Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in volunteer orientation and complete training specifically pertaining to your volunteer job.
- Attend volunteer meetings when scheduled.
- Assist student through the learning process by assisting them with homework assignments and special projects.
- Keep staff informed about tutoring experience, job assignments, or any concerns you may have regarding the program.
BENEFITS:
- Satisfaction of helping youth to meet their personal goals and be successful students.
- A chance to contribute to your community.
- Meeting new people who bring differences in culture, ability, skill.
- Participating in a successful program with other active, interesting vols.
- Encouragement and recognition for your efforts.
- Have fun!
More opportunities with Workshop Houston
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Workshop Houston
Location:
3615 Sauer, Houston, TX 77004, US
Mission Statement
Workshop Houston’s mission is to provide youth with creative, technical and educational resources. Our vision is to lay the groundwork for a just society by creating a community that provides youth with support, expanded opportunities and alternative definitions of success.
Description
Workshop Houston, established in 2003, was built on the belief that learning is more than just what happens in a classroom. Founded as a community bike repair shop, Workshop Houston has grown into a well-established youth development agency and important neighborhood resource. Today, the organization’s unique studio/classrooms - Beat Shop (music production), Discovery Shop (project-based STEM learning), Style Shop (fashion/graphic design) and Scholar Shop (tutoring/academic enrichment) - offer underserved young people activities that challenge the mind, stretch the imagination, and foster a love of knowledge and commitment to community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3615 SauerHouston, TX 77004
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- minimum of six hours per month