Stipends for Reading Tutors! SAN FRANCISCO
ORGANIZATION: Experience Corps Bay Area
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Experience Corps Bay Area is an award-winning literacy program that pairs older adult tutors with K-3 grade students who are struggling to read. We are recruiting now for the 2017-18 school year. A limited number of modest stipends are available for qualified applicants.
More opportunities with Experience Corps Bay Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Experience Corps Bay Area
Location:
481 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Mission Statement
Experience Corps Bay Area (ECBA) engages older adults (50+) as tutors and mentors in order to increase literacy skills of children in grades K-3.
Description
Now in 20 cities, Experience Corps works to solve the serious social problem of illiteracy. Today, more than 2,000 Corps volunteers serve as tutors and mentors in urban public schools, teaching children to read and develop the confidence to succeed in school and in life. Research shows that Experience Corps boosts student academic performance, helps schools become more successful, strengthens ties between schools and surrounding neighborhoods, and enhances the well-being of the volunteers in the process.
What we offer:- K-3 literacy tutoring
- Flexible Monday through Friday volunteer shifts
- Complete training provided
A winning volunteer experience is based on realistic expectations. What we need from you:
- Highschool Graduate/GED required
- Conversational English required
- Commit as little as 4 hours/week
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
San Francisco Public SchoolsSan Francisco, CA 94122
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 50
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 4 hours per week for 1 school year
- Patience and a love for children & reading!