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RSVP: Tutors and Mentors at Boys and Girls Club Collier County, FL
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Collier County
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VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Limited to Retired and Senior Volunteers 55+ located in Collier County, FL
VOLUNTEER TUTOR
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County provides students with extra help on an individual basis in academic subject areas including; Reading, Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Retired teachers, education majors, and other community volunteers with a variety of career backgrounds assist in tutoring members. The program is open to students of all ages - elementary, middle and high school - 5 days a week during the school year, from 3 to 6 pm.
VOLUNTEER MENTOR
The Mentoring Program links members of the Club with positive role models among staff, volunteers, and local community members. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to provide consistent support, guidance, and concrete help on a one-to-one basis and to encourage mentees to improve academic achievement, school attendance, explore career goals, explore college and scholarship possibilities, solve life issues, and improve self-esteem. Volunteer mentors and mentees meet approximately one hour per week on the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Main Campus located at 7500 Davis Boulevard, Naples. The relationship will last for the duration of one year. This provides time to develop a consistent, positive, healthy relationship. Training and mentoring activities will be provided to those who volunteer for participation in this program.
Tutor and Mentor Responsibilities:
· Commitment and consistency.
· Strong listening skills.
· A desire to be personally involved with another person to help him or her achieve personal and career goals.
· Ability to communicate with teenagers openly and in a nonjudgmental way.
· Ability to establish a relationship based on equal responsibility and respect.
· Practical problem solving skills and an ability to suggest options and alternatives.
· Sensitivity to persons of different education, economic, cultural or racial backgrounds.
Tutor and Mentor Requirements:
· Are at least 55 years old and agree to have a background check.
· Must submit a volunteer application.
· Are screened by Professional Club staff.
· Attend a Boys & Girls Club of Collier County orientation.
· Agree to adhere to the Volunteer Policies & Procedures Handbook.
· Sign a letter of agreement verifying they understand procedures and what is expected.
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About RSVP of Collier County
Location:
3339 E. Tamiami Tr., Naples, FL 34112, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a national program designed to provide opportunities for persons 55 and older who want to continue to remain actively involved in the life of their community. Our volunteers make a difference by utilizing their skills and interests to meet the needs of local nonprofits and governmental agencies.
Description
Volunteering offers you the opportunity to use skills that you already possess, or learn new ones as you work to make a difference. Seniors who join RSVP report that their social lives become more active as they meet other volunteers. In addition, volunteering regularly can improve your overall health and well-being.
The Corporation for National and Community Service identifies focus areas in the Serve America Act. Collier County RSVP focuses on the following areas:
- Disaster Services - Concerns regarding the preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts that relate to disaster events
- Economic Opportunity- Addresses unmet needs of economically disadvantaged individuals, including financial literacy, affordable housing, and employment-related assistance
- Education - Topics related to unmet educational needs within communities, especially those that help at-risk youth to achieve success in school and prevent them from dropping out
- Healthy Futures - Addresses unmet health needs, including access to health care, increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in youth, and increasing seniors’ ability to remain in their own home
- Veterans and Military Families - Addresses unmet needs of veterans, members of the armed forces and family members of deployed military personnel
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7500 Davis BlvdNaples, FL 34104
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Weekdays, 3-6pm, flexible.
- transportation to volunteer site