Tutor a Child at Smithson Craighead Academy
ORGANIZATION: FiftyForward AmeriCorps Seniors
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FiftyForward's Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) tutoring program is seeking volunteers age 55+ to tutor students at Smithson Craighead Academy in Madison.
As part of the AmeriCorps Seniors family of programs, FLIP matches older adult volunteers with elementary school students for thirty-minute, one-on-one reading instruction. Volunteers are assigned three to four students to tutor and meet with them weekly.
Prior to service, volunteers must complete in an in-person interview, a background check, and take part in an initial training session. Materials and ongoing support will be provided by FLIP.
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About FiftyForward AmeriCorps Seniors
Location:
174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, US
Mission Statement
FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
Description
AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nations' most pressing challenges. FiftyForward is a proud AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, engaging older adult volunteers in service to students, seniors and area nonprofit agencies.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
730 Neely's Bend RoadMadison, TN 37115
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2022
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Once or twice a week for 2 hours